We fell in love with Shirley's place at first glance. If possible we would give far more than 5 stars.
This Airbnb simply has it all: it's brand new, super super clean, spacious, very nicely decorated/furnished, comfy king bed, spacious bath room with big shower, aircon/heating, TV set, kitchenette etc. On top of all this it offers utmost privacy and a nice private deck, where you can sit outside.
It is located in a quiet living area, just a 1 minute away from the beach (cross the street), where you can do loooong walks, swim or watch surfers (if you like to take a surf lesson, we recommend Trav from South Pacific Surf School!). To the city centre of Mount Maunganui it takes 45 minutes to walk or 5 minutes by car.
Last but not least: Shirley is a great host, very welcoming, friendly and respectful. Communication with her was super easy and effective. She was always ready to help and answered all our curious questions about NZ and the region patiently. :-) It was a great pleasure meeting her!
If you are looking for the perfect accomodation in Tauranga don't hesitate and book this accomodation. For us it is on top of the best Airbnb experiences we had so far!