We were really excited about the view and the location. When we got there we were instantly greeted by 100 passengers on the cruise ship. They were super excited to be in New Zealand. Waved at us and some even cheered with a drink in their hand. That’s all nice and stuff, however, the view is completely blocked. You also have no privacy unless you pull down the curtains. But then… what’s the point of renting a pricey place “with a view”. Besides the cheerful passengers, the boat was also making very loud sounds. And since it’s a ferry terminal, this cruise ship right in front of our apartment was one of the many. The place is quite filthy and needs a deep clean. The elevator was not working and we had to drag our heavy suitcases to the fifth floor. Great cardio, if you’re into that. The windows need to be cleaned as well as the kitchen floors as we were sticking to them as we walked in. I wish the hosts cared more about the customer experience and warned us about the inconveniences.