Wow! What a find! My four friends and I booked Sherry's house for the Oxfam Trailwalker NZ - it had everything we possibly could have needed and more! As soon as we booked, Sherry contacted us to see if there was anything we needed to make our stay more comfortable. She checked in with us again a few days before arrival - so lovely! Then when we arrived, she made sure she was there to show us around and make us feel super welcome. She even loaned us her chillybin to help us during the Trailwalker.
The house had a fully equipped kitchen and laundry, wonderful shower (especially after 25 hours of hiking!!), a very comfy couch and three very spacious bedrooms. We felt immediately at home and ended up cooking there almost every night. As for location - the house is located in such a superb spot - literally right opposite the beach! The sunsets were breathtaking. It's the perfect place to stay to unwind - plus it's really close to Whakatane and Tauranga. We would highly recommend Sherry's house and hope to stay again in the future. Thank you so much for being such a wonderful host!