BEST in Auckland! John and Mark were friendly, warm, caring hosts. Our long flight from Chicago left us jet-lagged, but our hosts offered to have us come early in the morning on the day of our arrival for check-in. John met and greeted us, offering all the information that we could need about the place and about Auckland. The apartment was well-equipped, beautifully designed, and spotlessly clean. The beds were quite comfortable, and the hosts left us cookies, tea, coffee pods (Nespresso), milk, and other essentials for our arrival. There are two lovely private sitting porches-one at the front and one at the back. I cannot say enough about John and Mark, our hosts; they went over and above to make sure that we felt welcome throughout our stay. They maintained our privacy but were always available downstairs. The location in Grey Lynn is perfect with lots of restaurants within a short walking distance. I counted five coffee shops within a short radius of the place. BEST EVER!