This place was a gem with a ton of character and the best location. Besides being close to a beautiful and quieter stretch of beach, it was also very close to a bakery with DELICIOUS treats. It was fun to walk that one minute many mornings to retrieve some goodies for breakfast. It was very handy to have the off-street parking and gate. Four cars could easily fit in the space so that was an added bonus when our family came for a visit. In busy Mt Maunganui, that perk should not be ignored. The yard was secure and this was very important to us with kiddos. The bar in the area was only loud on 1 out of 8 nights and, even then, I was the only one in the house to have heard it. The house itself was very comfortable. With four adults and two kids, we didn't feel crowded, and we appreciated the way the rooms were organized. Each of the bedrooms were like two rooms without separating doors and so they felt very spacious. The beds were comfortable and there were plenty of linens. Also, the toys provided were awesome for our toddlers. Katrina was quick with responses to my questions and the check-in was super easy and well-communicated. We loved our stay and only regret that it wasn't longer.