I stayed 2 nights at the lovely Citrus Suite, which is exactly as described. It is cosy; there is plenty of bench space and utilities to be self-sufficient, with a good sized bathroom; plenty of towels etc and excellent water pressure for the shower.
There is no lounge area which if staying off-peak and two person occupancy might be a little crowded ;).
The Suite is underneath the owners property; it is not within walking distance to the local grocery store or local shops/cafes but certainly not a problem to drive/cycle - it is a 5 minute walk to the lovely beach and a quick drive out of/into Whakatane.
Well worth a stay here :)
My only negative is that it would have been nice if Jessy or her partner had popped down to say Hi.