If AirBnB allowed us to give more than just 5 stars, Hilde's XSPOT would get 10. The XSPOT offered breath taking views, a spacious living space, and was very clean. While Great Barrier Island may not be for everyone as it is quite remote, if you are truly looking to get off the grid and are open to being mindful of energy usage then the XSPOT is the place for you. To get to XSPOT, you will need a 4WD rental car as you will need to drive along unpaved, hilly roads. It was wonderful chatting with Hilde, who is very knowledgeable of the area. I truly hope I have the chance to visit NZ again so that I can come to XSPOT.