We loved our stay here! In a quiet cul-de-sac; 10 minutes from town centre. Hosts are extremely friendly & welcoming, but also v happy to "leave you to it." Breakfast available, plenty of towels, warm blankets on the beds, lots of pillows. Very clean. There were 4 of us (2 adults/2 kids) & the kids slept in a room upstairs while my wife & I slept downstairs. Large living area with kitchenette means you can be very self-sufficient. If it's been 10 degrees warmer we'd have tried out the outdoor pool! :) Very happy to recommend if you're going to Whangarei and want a nice, inexpensive place to stay. (It was cheaper for us compared to friends at a motel 5 minutes down the road and we had a LOT more space than they did, as well as free breakfasts!)