I stayed in Nicki's self contained unit for 2 weeks. It was well presented, spotlessly clean, with adequate facilities, fast and stable WiFi, the double bed was very comfortable, shower was good and heating was adequate when needed. It's just 3 mins walk to the very nice Papamoa Beach and a 20 min walk to Papamoa Plaza which has a food court, a Countdown, PaknSave, a Warehouse, coffee shops etc.
There is a bus stop 50 metres from the property which provides a service with a transfer to either Tauranga(33&CL or Mount Maunganui(33&HL). Both would be just 20 mins by car. I loved the main street in Mount Maunganui with its cafes, bars and restaurants and my walks up the Mount itself on a nice day. Nicki was a very helpful and friendly host and I would highly recommend her place to stay. Its a little bit more affordable that properties in Mt Maunganui itself too and in a quiet location where you would wake up to the bird song every morning.