After a 2.5 month stay, I would highly recommend Deborah and Ian's place. If it's available - don't hesitate to book.
-The Chalet: Super clean, nice wood smell. Fully stocked with plenty of soap, toilet paper, extra sheets/towels, etc. The wifi was strong and we could stream Netflix and work from home (video calls weren't a problem - except on really stormy days it got a little spotty). The Chalet is insulated against noise and keeps the house warm at night. We didn't use the fans - just opened the windows and it was kept cool. The BBQ was brand new and all of the furnishings were nice. The kitchen was fully stocked to cook full meals at home and the fridge is full sized (would note the oven gets hotter than what it says, so keep an eye out or turn it down). There's also a washer and dryer + drying line, so that was super convenient.
-Location: 2 min walk to the beach, 10-15 min drive to Whakatane (restaurants, countdown, kmart, etc.) and 1 hour or less to lots of cool beaches, hikes and stuff (The Chalet and Deborah/Ian have a ton of great suggestions to do in the area).
-Hosts: Deborah and Ian are the best - they are super kind and welcoming. Check in was easy, communication was great (responsive on phone/they live on the property so they are close by), and they went above and beyond to make our stay a great one.