It was a perfect month there. It's really near of everything. It's really near to the beach and to the main beach and the Mount Manganui (15 min biking or 40 min walking or 5 min by car). There you also could find the best places and stores near to the Mount. It has New world supermarket behind the house. If don't have car and you would like to go to Tauranga or Pampamoa or Bayfair comercial Center, the bus stop is behind the house too. You should spend a great time there.