We booked Audrey's Haven at the last minute on a holiday weekend in Ahipara. Poanui was wonderfully responsive and had the place ready for us within an hour. She was extremely responsive which we really appreciated.
I found the location of the house a little odd. Although quite central to the very tiny center of Ahipara, it was frustratingly out of sight of the stunning 90 mile beach so close, but so far away. We only needed one of the three bedrooms so for us it wasn't a great value. Had we planned ahead, we would have found someplace with a view of the sunset over the beach.
We did appreciate the washing machine and kitchen which had plenty of puts and pans and dishes, but only salt, pepper, tea and instant coffee. We could have really used a little olive oil to cook with. I have stayed in lots of airbnb places and find that the ones with those extra touches are really appreciated.