TAURANGA CITY CBD 5TH AVE Elegant Entire Home

Being able to communicate with owner directly and that it was in a perfect location

The pillows were lush, no skimping on the mattress. The upstairs shower was lovely heat and pressure. The use of an internal garage was amazing too! In summer the bedroom window could be left open due to the magnetic insect screen. The house had nice aesthetic touches, but nothing too stressful with a mobile 17 month old moving (coasters, diffuser and heavy vase tucked in a corner were the only things to keep an eye on: so would recommend to families). We brought our toddler shnuggle and could quickly and easily use it within the main bath- temp and pressure of that tap was lovely too. Also the nice touches like a decent toaster, and the coffee machine with accompanying capsules (thank you). Donna was also super quick in communication, and was clear and succinct with some simple instructions too (IE bins etc).

I actually don’t have anything to nitpick on this occasion. As a home owner myself, the accommodation feels like it was once a lived in family home, but has been kept in good order.

The place is huge, very clean and very comfortable. The communication with Donna, the owner, was fantastic. There were five of us, and we really enjoyed our stay. It's a short walk to Pak n Save, and not far from the centre of town. Loved that there was Netflix and Amazon Prime available on the TV. The kitchen was well-equipped with everything we needed to make a meal, so it was a nice change from going out to a restaurant and having the room to make our own dinner. Coffee, tea, sugar and milk were all provided. We could see that the owner takes pride in their work, and we were very impressed with everything.

It's silly, but I would have liked a shower cap. Only because I didn't bring my own. Everything else was superb.

Good location - great for the beach and Devonport Road CBD etc. in the summer. Spacious and clean home.

Outside light could not be switched off and disturbed two of the bedrooms. Limited heating - single heat pump for the whole house so not great for the winter. Limited hot water - only good for 2 showers in a house that can accommodate an “absolute maximum” of 6. Contacted the host to politely point these aspects out and they got a tad defensive !