This is a great place to stay. I particularly appreciated the private bathroom and the hot tub on the sun deck.
Richard is the perfect host, generous (shower gel and shampoo are complimentary and you can do the laundry) and friendly. He was quick in answering my messages and easy to communicate with. We met almost every day either in the morning or in the evening over my cup of tea and had lovely conversations. Richard was very helpful with my queries, and anything else would be explained in his welcome guide that he kindly provides.
The house is set in a residential area so very quiet. There is a bush walk just down the street which allows you to dive into another world. The bus stop is just 5 minutes walk away and takes you downtown in half an hour with the privilege of seeing Auckland from a vantage point. A most enjoyable stay!