Barbara and Brett were fantastic hosts, made our stay very memorable. They did in fact invite us to have Christmas dinner with them and their family after arriving late on arrival. It was incredibly kind of them and turned out to be a lot of fun. They were very helpful in giving us some ideas of what to do and where to go in the area. The accommodation was lovely, and the view was breathtaking. Our only regret is not booking for longer! Without any question if you are looking for a place to stay in the bay of islands, this I cannot recommend highly enough!