Beautiful house with great views and wraparound patio, and plenty of areas to socialise with friends or family. In a quiet neighborhood that backs onto the bush. 20 minute walk down to town, a bit longer back up the hill. Great base to explore Northland - the historical Waitangi Treaty Grounds and town of Russell are must visits. The kitchen was well equipped and had everything we needed. Unfortunately the washing machine was broken, and despite the prompt response of the agent we had to use a launderette as we had been traveling for a while . Also the barbecue was not available - no gas bottle, which we discovered too late to ask the agent. No beach towels or beach toys and no electric AC in the bedrooms ( to be fair, neither were listed) but I expected better for this price.