This is the perfect place to stay and explore the Bay of Islands. The hosts were both friendly and helpful, but also gave us our space. They gave us tips of places to go and things to do. One night, the water stopped working. We texted Kathryn and she replied immediately. She had called the city as soon as we texted and learned that it was a citywide problem (so nothing at fault for this lovely airbnb) that would be fixed shortly (it was).
The location is lovely. You have a private deck that looks out on a gorgeous wooded area. I sat out on the porch swing drinking tea and listening to the birds in the morning. When you want to go into town, there is a short path through the woods right outside your door. It takes you to the street and then its about a ten minute walk to the water.
The space was extremely comfortable (cozy bad, cute bathroom, nice couch). Kathryn has left us some delicious chocolate, some applies, and tea and coffee. The kitchen has everything you need if you want to cook a simple meal. (There is no oven, but there is a hot plate which we used and it worked great.)
Overall, it was a wonderful airbnb and I highly recommend it. I would definitely stay again if I were back in Paihia.