Lindi’s place is attached to her home but a very separate space, with its own entrance, and therefore very private. The street it is situated on is a beautiful leafy lane and so quiet that all we heard was the soothing hum of the chicadas in the trees — and the sound of raindrops from one of Auckand’s famously drenching wet spells. In fact, there were so many raindrops that we returned soaked one afternoon from our explorations of the city, and, taking pity on us, Lindi kindly undertook to wash and dry a load of clothing for us so that we could depart for our travels around the rest of the North Island with a suitcase full of clean clothes! She has also gone above and beyond the call of duty by storing a couple of our cases for us as we spend the next two weeks squeezed into our rental car with another couple and their suitcases. We really don’t know what we would have done without her generous assistance and it is that kind of spirit that we think reflects what is best about Airbnb travel. Lindi is a gracious and accommodating host as you can tell from the above. The suite itself is very clean and comfortable and well-equipped (including a fabulous shower) with everything needed for preparing and serving simple meals. Great coffee shop and small food shops within walking distance and of course the Parnell area is fabulous for shopping, dining and ambience. We would very much recommend this accommodation to fellow travellers visiting Auckland.