Lynette’s place is well-organized and spotless. She provided cookies, cereal, yogurts, and fruit and many additional special touches. She has useful maps and brochures of Whangerei and the surrounding area. Nearby Whangerei Falls is definitely worth the short walk. Lynette was away visiting family when I stayed, but she communicated this well in advance, had a lockbox which made access easy, and had neighbors lined up to provide help if needed (which I didn’t). I’m glad I chose this for my first night north of Auckland.