Ange was a perfect host who provided everything needed including breakfast and tea / coffee, a needle and thread when my bag was dying, and clothes washing! The large room was great with queen size bed and cupboards. The shared bathroom was fine. I enjoyed relaxing with Ange and her friendly cats in the evening. This home is in a quiet location but only a block away from local shops and restaurants, the train station to Auckland city. If you are arriving in Auckland or departing there is a bus that takes you direct from the station to Auckland Airport for about $3 NZD in 15 minutes. Brilliant!