My son and I spent a couple of nights at Joanne's place in Kerirkeri. It made for a great "base camp" for exploring the Bay of Islands. The unit is very spacious with its vaulted ceiling and is equipped with everything you could possibly need. There is also a pool, a tennis court, a spa, and plenty of vegetation. We felt like we were at a private resort. Added bonus: dark skies with LOTS of stars shining above. This is a great value - we highly recommend.