My wife and I stayed at Gill's home, and had a wonderful experience. She has a very clean and inviting home, which is located on a quiet street just steps away from a lively part of town littered with shops, bars, and cafes; it's an ideal place to stay while exploring Auckland. Gill was an extremely gracious and friendly host, she gave us tips of where to explore and even introduced us to some local fruit (feijoas!) Great place to stay and rest after tromping around Auckland.