The apartment is very comfortable and set in the loveliest of gardens. Jan has transformed her lot into beautiful gardens overlooking the river. There is a small amount of noise in the garden from the quite busy highway but it is not at all noticeable in the apartment. The kitchen is well stocked with most things and we much appreciated the small extras, such as butter, jam and fruit alongside the basics. Happy to recommend as a good base for exploring the area around Tauranga.