The home is gorgeous, the view is stunning and the hosts are incredibly kind, thoughtful and welcoming. This place is even more gorgeous than the pictures. We enjoyed being in this beachy community and taking day trips into Auckland and surrounding areas by either ferry or car. Coming back to this space at the end of the day and waking up there was so relaxing and calming. The kids loved the surprise discovery of a trampoline in the great backyard. We loved sitting and enjoying the view of the water, the sail boats and the Auckland city lights as the sun set behind them. The beds were super comfortable, all the linens were luxurious, everything is new and thoughtfully designed - down to the automatic night-lights that come on in the hallway at night. Debra even pulled out some old toys and games for the kids after she met them and offered some DVDs for a movie night. The outdoor table was great for eating alfresco, but it might have been nice to have a place to eat inside when the wind got too chilly - I was too nervous to let my young kids eat on the living room furniture. Debra recommended the Franklin restaurant/pub nearby which was fantastic. My 5 year old daughter could write her own review just as long as mine - also 5-stars: "the Barbies, the bathtub, the fairy lights, [she] liked "EVERYTHING that was there!"