Spacious and private place in a mostly quiet area (you may hear some traffic at peak time, but it's quite limited and doesn't last for long). Close to Whakatāne (15 min), Ohope (20), Matata (15) and Thornton (10 min). Matata and Thornton beaches are quite nice with beautiful landscapes.
You may see a few big wētā and hear so many birds, really enjoyable.
The pool is roomy and a bit further down the driveway. It is shared with the owner (living nearby, very friendly and discreet), but it wasn't an issue at all.
We had real good time discovering that region, so much to see.