If you're looking for a cheap and comfortable place to stay in Tauranga, this place is great. You get to meet other travelers in the same guest house but there's no physical interaction with the host. There are a lot of house-rules to follow, slightly more than a hostel, but I guess that mostly comes with AirBnB stays. Also, the sleepout does not have its own bathroom, so if you're like me and typically wake up at night to go to the toilet, be prepared to get out of the house, walk about >10 steps, open the door to the main house with the keys provided, then use the bathroom. Doesn't seem like a huge problem in the day of course, but in the middle of the night, know the hassle you're getting into. Otherwise it's comfortable and great value for money!