A bit off the beaten path but a LOVELY setup with premium furnishings, VERY comfy bed, & much provided for the price. The ocean/beach is RIGHT THERE & the place is also only about a 10-15 min drive from more civilization in Papamoa - TePuke, the kiwi growing capital is the next town over & has some shops & eateries, too, but you definitely need a car as there is nothing in the direct area. Tauranga, the large port where all the cruise ships come in, is about 45min.
It is very private for you to stay despite being the separated lower level of the home - they have children & you would never know it because they were like mice! As far as noise, others have disliked train tracks - they're directly adjacent to the home- train comes by maybe 3-4 times daily & is MUCH quieter than I anticipated - literally would not wake me up from sleep, rumbles the house a bit but is NOT a deterrent from this fabulous space.
Thank you for opening your home - sorry for all my bronchitis coughing while in!