Jarrad was a great host from start to finish. He accepted a last minute booking, and communication was clear. Jarrad is very friendly and gives great recommendations, he knows a lot about Paihia, the bay of islands and New Zealand in general. The house is very clean and our bed and room was comfortable and private. We were able to use the kitchen and the laundry. The house is quiet and about a 20 minute walk from town. We really enjoyed conversations with Jarrad and his knowledge of the country. Very happy with our stay in Paihia.