If you're going to be in New Zealand's Northland, you simply must stay with Janice and Ron. Their farm feels remarkably secluded but is only a few minutes from Kawakawa and Paihia/Russell. Sitting on the porch watching a wonderful sunset accompanied by the local bovine soundtrack is the perfect end to a day. Then, a mountain of Janice's pancakes cooked on a woodfire stove with homemade jam and local honey provided the most delightful morning. Janice and Ron are an Airbnb treasure!