Rachel's place, I found, to be the perfect base to explore many of the Coromandel's popular (and not so popular) attractions. Hot Water Beach, Cathedral Cove, all very close. Cooks Beach and Shakespeare Reserve both walkable. Plenty to do nearby. You can head into Whitianga for groceries or to explore the town.
The home spacious. It was just my husband and I, but plenty of room for more. The area was very quiet and peaceful. Perfect to unwind. I personally really like the use of rain water. The shower was hot and made my hair shiny and smooth! Kitchen is nice with all the essentials (and more).
We never met Rachel, however communication was excellent and detailed. She gave us all the information we needed prior to our arrival and contact information in case we had any troubles (we didn't).