My partner and I had a wonderful stay with Stormie at her lovely hillside home in Ahipara. Upon arrival Stormie greeted us warmly and we were soon taken in by her kind and easy-going demeanor. We spent many hours relaxing on her deck and quickly fell captive by the view and tides of 90 Mile Beach below. Stormie is a very generous host as she provided us with helpful hints about the area and a yummy breakfast (home-made muesli, whole-grain bread, spreads, yogurt) each morning. The shared use of a bathroom, kitchen, and sitting area weren't a problem in the least and Stormie graciously made it easy for us to cook for ourselves in her kitchen. Ahipara is perfectly located for savoring the beauty of the Northland region and we really enjoyed spending a full day exploring and hiking the Cape Reinga area. Without hesitation, we would return to stay with Stormie and getting to know her absolutely enhanced our long-planned adventure away from home.