This Airbnb host I cannot possibly recommend highly enough :) Janice and Ron were an absolute treasure in their own right and as hosts their warmth and thoughtfulness as people comes through in their hospitality. This place was exactly as advertised (if not better in real life). The layout and gardens are straight out of a postcard and their available room showcases one of New Zealand's finest vistas. You will need to bucket-fill the outdoor tub if that's your thing, but in truth it was no real hassle and was every bit worth it for the experience, hands down. The hosts provided a great account of the area along with information about other activities and its history. The facilities were all sparkling clean and had anything you would need at hand, and if you didn't have something you needed the hosts always made themselves available and were willing to lend a hand where possible. By comparison of all places I have stayed thus far via Airbnb, this place will always stand out in my memory (for purely good reasons) and I couldn't be happier about the choice I made to stay with Janice and Ron. If I ever returned to the Bay of Islands, I would make sure I booked this place well in advance. Highly recommended :)