Our family of 4 ( 2 teens) stayed 7days Dec/Jan 23. The location is quiet backing onto an empty beach with good snorkelling and plenty of turtles. Close to food trucks , a short drive to North shore beaches, towns, surf, snorkelling, Polynesian cultural centre, all the North Island has to offer. The Front of the building is pretty run down and dated in need of repair BUT, once you enter the apartment, it is clean and comfortable. The highlight is the lanai that merges onto a gassy lawn leading to the beach. The beach is literally in the backyard.
One negative was the issue with the septic system. The rotten smell of garbage filled the entire entrance and directly in front of the parking spot. This will hopefully be fixed ASAP. If you are more then 2 people, note that the pull out is a pullout and not very comfortable.
All in all we loved our stay and the location. The beach was surprisingly good for snorkelling. We swam with large turtles everyday. The hosts are excellent & attentive.