Bryan and Mary were fantastic hosts.
We arrived late on a Friday night due to flight delays - but they were wonderfully accomodating and well versed with instructing on how to find / how to get in to their delightful house.
The location in Ponsonby is excellent. It is close to great shops, cafe's and restaurants, and is in a really charming neighbourhood.
Bryan and Mary are easy hosts, are interesting and well travelled in themselves, and helpful at all times.
When back in Auckland, I wouldn't hesitate to stay again.