** S T O P ** Don't bother looking anywhere else **
There should be more stars so I can give a higher rating. Tania & Mike were the most accommodating hosts. I was traveling with my two year old boy and unfortunately, we do not travel light but Tania & Mike had no issues helping us with our luggage from the moment we arrived to check in and when it came time to leave.
H O S T S
Tania & Mike and their children (including little Diesel the dog) were a delight. Their warmth and hospitality draws you in and you can't help but immerse yourself in their love for their community and their home. They are caring and kind and will exceed your expectations of any host. They're unforgettable and it made it sad to leave.
H O M E
We are accustomed to 4+ star accommodation in the city but this beautiful home will make you quickly forget wanting to stay anywhere else. The unit is spacious, spotless and has all the things you would expect to find at home (& more). Your initial reaction is one of awe - the French provincial themes, the soft colours and loads of natural light that flows through this home leaves you appreciating all the thought that has gone into this home. Tania has thought of everything! Despite the immaculate condition of the home and the furnishings, not once did these lovely hosts make me feel like I had to be extra careful in case my two year old broke anything. Instead my toddler had hours of entertainment at his disposal from toys, books and children's DVD's...even a kids slip mat for the shower, changing mats and a foot stool for the bathroom sink (which he loved). I was blown away at all the little details that Tania had thought of. The kitchen is fully stocked with every gadget and tool you would need, endless supply of cutlery (none of this 4 forks, 4 knives business). It was clearly a home designed to entertain visiting guests too. There was just no shortage of anything.
I have never stayed in a place where the supply of dry, clean towels was endless and the host does your laundry. What host does that?? Tania does and quite happily too!
As you can see, I have a lot to say about this place and it's because I really don't want others to miss out on experiencing this little treasure with views you'd never get sick of, located in a usually-overlooked part of Auckland that has so much to offer.
Note: We stayed for 9 nights so this was our home away from home. The comfy recliner, electric heater fireplace and ambient lighting made it too easy to relax in the evenings during the cold winter nights.
We would definitely come back (if there was any booking availability) :)