We selected Bay of Islands Cottages after reading the reviews. We would agree with all the comments made, clean, comfortable, good hosts, fantastic breakfasts,

Just a couple of observations to add.

The bush location does mean what is says, the mosquitoes are voracious at dusk, so no sitting on the veranda in the evening.
The view from the studio apartment attached to the house is largely blocked by a big tree.
The bay is tidal and the area is mudflats with an oyster farm highly visible at low tide.
Cooking facilites consist of two rings and minimal equipment.

That said, it is a great short stay B&B and we would use it again. Jenny and Peter are great hosts and we often spent most of the morning over breakfast. Jenny was very helpful in suggesting days out and Peter provided internet access when we needed it.

Not far out of Russell in a beautiful location, the cottage was spotless, comfortable, well appointed and peaceful. Peter and Jenny were delightful hosts, full of information on the area and many of our fellow guests were staying there for the second time. The breakfasts are pretty amazing, and you certainly won't need to eat anything else for the rest of the day! (Peters Tuna tarts are excellent!)

This lovely B & B is in a secluded part of the Bay. It ttally charming and Peter and Jenny are the perfects host. All home made breakfasts are a delight to the eyes and taste buds.The host just couldn't moe delightful. Great ;ocation if you have a car.

Stayed here for 3 nights near the start of our honeymoon in NZ and loved every min of it. Sadly Jenny could not be there during our stay but Peter was an excellent host who really made our stay quite special. We looked forward to the amazing breakfasts (even the muesli was home made with home grown ingredients!) and talking with Peter on the balcony of his house looking at the early morning over the bay.

Our cottage was as private as you would want, with cracking views and a short walk down to the water front. Its not far from Russell which is a quite but lovely little village. Worth every penny, I just hope that we will get the chance to go here once more!