The perfect airbnb: while sharing space in a house, the ground level is your own with bedroom, living room and bathroom. There are breakfast provisions too: I especially loved the Manuka honey from Waiheke Island. There are lots of good tips for the area and some brochures.
The location is perfect, literally around the corner from Newmarket shops, restaurants, and a short stroll to the station.
I came from work and Alan and Lyn were fine with me delaying my arrival as I went for drinks and dinner with some of the team first.