We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with Rosemary and Don. We had 2 nights with this delightful retired couple in their very comfortable home in Haruru in a very nice spot in town. It is a few minutes’ drive from Paihia in the Bay of Islands.

They welcomed us warmly with a delicious home-made muffin and biscuits and proved to be most hospitable during our stay with them. Both were originally from the local area and are not only well-steeped in local history but also are interested in a wide range of topics.

We had the double room, which had a very comfortable queen-size bed, thick carpet and a built-in robe. The lighting is excellent so we could do all our reading and writing easily. We had exclusive use of the spotlessly clean new family bathroom/separate toilet/vanity basin – including heated towels! Luxury!

For a very reasonable additional cost, Rosemary cooked our evening meals which we ate with her and Don. She is a terrific cook, and Don made great home-made bread for breakfast.

It was a pleasure to meet and talk to this couple. We highly recommend their AirBnB.