we wanted a place to recover from our flight and Patricks place is a gem--we could sit outide in our private patio and drink tea and admire the tropical plantings around the pool.
Patrick is a wonderful host, generous with sharing a piece of cake or fruit--you could easily cook and use his garlic or onions or spices--he even lent us his bus pass to get over to Devonport--
Overall a great place to rela after a long flight into Auckland