We had a great stay in Paihia in Ian’s flat. Ian was an excellent host and made us feel immediately welcome and comfortable in our first ever AirBnB. Everything in the flat was excellent and the additional food in the fridge, the bottle of wine and the fruit basket were very much appreciated. The property is set high up over the bay and the views from the flat and from Ian’s terrace are breathtaking. We would highly recommend this property.
It’s an easy 5-minute walk into town (steeper on the way back!), where you have a wide range of good eating places and access to the many boating and cruising options to explore the Bay of Islands. The Treaty Grounds museum and visitor centre is also well worth a visit. We wish we’d spent longer than three nights here....