Great location walking distance to small but picturesque Waike Beach, and very short drive to Browns Bay beach and shops, Torbay shops (go to Scout for breakfast - a great suggestion from the host!), and beautiful Long Bay beach. Beautiful, quiet, and private apartment with a nice bathroom, bedroom, and great kitchen and living room with a fairly comfortable sofa bed. My parents, my partner and I were were warm and dry during our winter weekend stay, using the space heaters provided by the host. Only a half hour drive form Auckland central, and yet felt like a real retreat from the big city - the perfect spot for a weekend getaway!