Hilary's place in Ellerslie is conveniently located near the cafes (try Melba -cant go wrong with their coffee, french toast and added bacon), restaurants, bus stops and the train station. The room and bathroom were both very tidy. The place was peaceful and quiet too, my wife and I find it very important, specially on a long day, to get recharged, and get ample rest for the next day, and that's exactly what we got when we stayed there.
If we would get a chance to go back in Auckland, we would book and check in there again, in a heartbeat.
Owners were very accomodating, friendly and very pleasant to deal with.
Definitely, a highly recommended place to stay when in Auckland.