Kim and Donald were amazing hosts. The thoughtful food items they left for us to enjoy (they even gave us feijoa from their tree) , the generous use of use of their space to store things, made it an A+ experience.
The apartment is stylishly furnished. It has everything you need in an apartment and if you they don't have it, rest assured Kim and Donald will get it. It was clean and the en-suite bathroom was super clean (how do you get those tiles so shiny and white?). The washer and dryer was useful, especially with a kid. You have access to a lovely garden/patio which was perfect when we the kiddo needed to run around a bit.
The location is great too. Grey Lynn is a lovely "village" with lots of cafes. You're a short walk to the grocery store and other amenities. You're also right by Western Springs, which houses the zoo and other museums.
I really could go on about how kind they are, but then it'd be a novel.
Don't miss out on a charmer in Auckland.