Helena was very warm and welcoming! The room and bathroom is everything you need for a base from which to explore Auckland. She showed me how to get into town - a direct 25m bus costing 5.50 each way. I was given my own key for the stay, so coming in and out independently was easy. The place is well kept and clean. Helena gave me lots of great suggestions of things to do in town. The house is near a building site at the moment. On one morning there was hammering between 7 and 8am, but this was not on the weekend, and if you are an early riser this is no problem. All together it was a great stay, and just what is needed after a long travel. Thank you very much!!