The place was easy for our taxi driver to find after our 14 hour flight. He had no problem going up the driveway in a Toyota Corolla. We had a seamless check-in. It was nice to be walking distance to Mission Bay where there are shops, a park and a large playground for our children. We spent most of our time on the large patio. Indeed, the place is sunny and has character. All the windows can be opened, so it can be kept airy and fresh as well. It was a good place to begin our holiday in New Zealand.