Myself, my brother and father stayed here for the weekend and absolutely loved it! If you're wanting a getaway from city-life but want that homely feel, this is definitely the place to go! John and Sue definitely have it all covered with Sky Digital for both downstairs and upstairs, a fully equipped kitchen, a meticulous and clean bathroom and very comfortable bedding with fans at the ready for those warm summer nights. There is also WIFI readily available to keep you connected online. While we wished we had more time to stay there, we were welcome to use the pool which was well maintained and a BBQ outside accompanying the cottage front deck available for your use with outdoor chairs and tables surrounded by a beautiful tropical garden landscape and a large tree to provide further shade cover. You also have your very own private carport which separates you from your hosts house and provides privacy. There are also board games, books and guides to keep you occupied if you're indoors. You'll also come across their really friend dog, Marco who has a real lovely rapporre and nature to even those like myself who are terrified by dogs. Out onto the field past their pool is a wonderful view of the sunrise overlooking the adjacent open spaces. Even a jog along their gravel driveway to the main road is a serene and refreshing experience as you breath in the crisp clean air void of any pollution or toxins. The only thing is that there are steep stairs going upstairs, and while there is ample space above it requires you to be conscious that the roof slope refrains you from being fully upright so it might be an issue for very tall people but it really is a minor aspect for us as we're of average height and we coped finely. Nevertheless, John and Sue are excellent hosts and are prompt with responses before our arrival, as well as going above and beyond by welcoming us with delicious muffins upon our arrival and giving us space to make ourselves feel at home in their private cottage during our time there. I highly recommend Keri Country Cottage as a place to stay while you're in the Bay of Islands area. It was strategically a perfect location to travel around and take in the Kerikeri, Paihia, Waitangi and Russell area. Plus for all the amenities you would get in a hotel, Keri Country Cottage offers you more with your own private space with a peaceful and stunning environment which is very affordable and comfortable. You'll feel very much at home here!