I stayed with Steve and Karen for 6 days while visiting my sister. They were wonderful hosts and had great tips and recommendations as well as being very flexible with my early arrival time. The apartment itself is gorgeous with great views of the city and ocean. The bedroom is very comfortable with little to no street noise despite being in the heart of the city. The location is perfect as you are only a few blocks away from the ocean as well as an endless amount of cafes, bars, restaurants, shopping and museums. I plan on visiting New Zealand in the near future and would certainly stay with Steve and Karen again!