Barrie's tiny house was the perfect getaway after a busy, jet-lagged week of work in Auckland. Situated in a quiet residential area a km or so from the more touristic center of Pahia, it provided privacy, quiet and a sense of connection with the actual place one was holydaying in while being close to the tourist action if one wanted to engage with that. Barrie was very kind and helpful and flexible, offered me produce from his garden, helped me get the kayak out for a paddle in the mangrove river, lent me a bike so I could get to the nearby super market in a minute and to the centre in 5. Paihia itself is a beautiful little tourist spot in the Bay of Islands, with frequent boat connections to other beautiful places in the Bay. I loved every moment of my stay and hope to be back one day.