There are pluses and minuses with this Airbnb listing.
Pros
•	Justine was very responsive prior to checkin and provided us with clear instructions so that we were able to get situated very quickly. She also provided a thorough booklet with information regarding the Wifi, nearby supermarkets, and advice on how to use the appliances, including TV, etc.
•	The kitchenette was well-equipped. The little refrigerator was actually quite roomy, and the induction grill heated up very quickly. I made eggs for breakfast on a few mornings; there was cooking oil and salt and pepper.
•	The double bed was comfortable, and the TV worked well.
•	The tiny fan provided is amazing and kept us fairly cool. The trick is to put it on the table and point it right at you.
•	This location is very close to 2 local supermarkets and a delicious Thai restaurant (Erawan); the walk to these sites is very easy.
•	The Airbnb is in a very quiet, safe neighborhood.
•	Checkout was easy.
Cons
•	The internet didn’t work great, even though there was an extender.
•	The room felt quite stuffy because there is only one sliding door and one bathroom window, neither of which had screens on them. The bathroom window is high up so we couldn’t close it, but we had to keep the bathroom and sliding door closed because there were bugs. In fact, the first morning after we arrived, as I was making breakfast, a cockroach jumped out at me. To be fair, we noticed that none of the houses in the area had screens on their windows, so locals may be more accustomed to open windows and bugs.
•	Though this location is about a 15-minute walk to the nearest commercial district (i.e., several restaurants and a few shops on Ponsonby), it is a steep uphill walk to get to those businesses. To be fair, most Auckland Airbnb locations aren’t really within 5-10 minute walking distance to a ton of activities because Auckland isn’t centralized and doesn’t have any decent public transit. Therefore, any Airbnb will likely require a long walk or an Uber. Just be aware that the incline is steep and made that much worse during hot summers.