Great location - a long sandy surf beach is only 50m away, and there are some lovely walks in the area too, particularly over the cliffs to Whakatane. Jodie and the family are incredibly friendly, as is their dog. The apartment is spacious and well-equipped with a fully furnished kitchen, lounge, and both an indoor and outdoor shower, the latter great for getting clean after a swim in the sea. A surfboard, boogie board and bike can be borrowed from the family upon request, which is a great addition. Would perhaps recommend taking some earplugs (as we did), as the thin ceiling to the Jodie's apartment upstairs may mean you'll wake up with the kids. Was lovely having Jodie living above though, as it meant you could just pop upstairs to ask any questions you might have. All in all, we had a fabulous time, and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a nice apartment by the beach in the Bay of Plenty.