Reef View is the most amazing place to stay, 2 nights really isn't enough. The house is perfect, well equipped, cold water in the fridge, chocolates, big deck with outdoor sofas & chairs iverlooking the incredibly beautiful beach. So quiet, but easy drive to shopping, walk across the road to a restaurant. Kathy and Leon are fantastic hosts, I highly recommend going out on the reef and sand dunes with Leon in his 4wd buggy... just beautiful. If we stayed longer, Leon provides surf lessons too! Was originally planning to stay at Paihia, but so glad we made the extra trip to Ahipara, absolute paradise & so much quieter!