John’s place was the perfect home for our long stay in the Bay of Islands. It is a great authentic kiwi bach with its own private water access. The kids loved playing down at the beach and getting out in the kayaks. We also loved the location with Russell a short drive or good walk away. You can also pop over on the ferry to the local shops at Opua or join the start of the Twin Coast bike trail. It was warm enough in the middle of winter and we could only imagine how great it would be in the warmer months sitting on the deck to late in the evening.