I've been on vacation in Auckland and stayed at Gary's and Lynda's house for 10 days. I had such a pleasant stay. It is a quiet and safe area, close to Green Bay beach. There is a bus stop within a 3 minute walk. The room was cozy, the bed comfortable and clean. The shared bathroom is not a problem. It takes about 50 minutes to Central Auckland, which sometimes can be quite Long - but totally fine. I would definitely recommend this place if you want to have a nice time in Auckland. Thank you Gary and Lynda.