We hired both of the apartments for a short period in October. They are just lovely, well appointed with everything you need, great views from the decking and lots of lush plants around. You need to be able to manage a short steep walk up to the apartments (hence the view!) but othwise can't recommend these highly enough. Garth and... More

My husband and I stayed here in Sept 2012 and loved it (highly recommend the 'Tree House'). The views are beautiful and despite being so close to everything the lush gardens and hill side location made us feel like we were in our own little paradise looking over the bay. Our hosts were super helpful when it came to where... More

The Tree House is situated in a big garden, in a quiet location. It is a large timber-framed & clad lodge built on timber piles into a steep heavily wooded hillside, with a view of the sea from a large front balcony containing a table and 2 chairs. There are a number of steps to climb to access the property... More

Arrived in January for a 3 night stay in the garden suite. We were amazed at the space and seclusion of the place. It is set back from the town on the hillside overlooking the bay in a lovely garden with lots of birdlife. It was here we heard our first Tui and saw our first Fantail. The walk into... More

The Tree House is a great chalet separate from the main house but situated in a quiet corner of the hosts’ beautiful garden, on a hill overlooking the bay of Paihia (in the Bay of Islands). Best features: super king-sized bed with bay view, big deck also overlooking the bay and loads of trees, fully equipped kitchen (including freshly-caught fish... More