Bev was an absolutely amazing, lovely host. She is so kind hearted, friendly, and welcoming. Definitely spend time to chat with her because she’s lived such an interesting life in New Zealand! The bed is comfortable and the bathroom/kitchen are clean. Her home is well equipped for those who want to cook and also extremely convenient to the beach (just a minute walk away!!!). She gave us a blanket for our picnic dinner on the beach to watch the sunset. There was hardly anyone in sight on the beach; clean, quiet, serene, just beautiful. Her home is a quick 5-10 min Uber ride from Mount Maunganui, which is an easy stroll and offers fantastic views of the coast. The beach town also has great restaurants and cafes for everyone, from casual fish and chips to fill-service sit down. We will definitely recommend Bev and stay with her again in Tauranga!