I stayed in lovely Blockhouse Bay for nearly 4 weeks. It was a pleasure to be there, nothing was missing. Woke up with a wonderful sunrise nearly every morning. Loved it to enjoy the evening mood down at the Bay or from the terrace after a day out in the city or on a walk. There is a nice little walking path direct opposite of the driveway. It’s round 10 min walk to the shops and cafes of Blockhouse Bay and round 30 min walk up to New Lynn Train Station. If you are a coffee lover I can recommend two nice cafes on the way there: The Tannery and direct near New Lynn Station The Rampant Cafe - both worth a visit.