We came over from the UK to stay at Greg and Bridgit’s home for 4 weeks, and it was undoubtedly the best experience we have had using air BNB to date! Bridgit and Greg are exceedingly nice and welcoming. They made us feel at home instantly, and often went above and beyond what could reasonably be expected in order to make us comfortable.
The location of the house is fantastic. The beach, local shops and supermarket are all easily accessible. There is a bus stop right outside the house, with good connections (just one change into central Auckland) and Bridgit and Greg were very kind and willing to offer us lifts to and from the local bus station.
The double bedroom is very spacious and comfortable, and was exactly as advertised. There was plenty of wardrobe space and room for personal items. The en-suite is modern, clean and has a lovely shower. There is a door between the guest suite and the rest of the house making it very private and peaceful.
The shared living area was accessible and comfortable, we often enjoyed lounging on the sofa watching TV, or sitting on the deck (with a beautiful view!) with a coffee. We felt completely at home. We had full use of the well equipped kitchen and outside grill, and Bridgit and Greg often invited us to join them for evening meals.
Bridgit and Greg were so kind to go out of their way to provide a number of extra items to improve our stay, such as desk and chair to work from home. We were also provided a power bar/converter for our various electronic devices.
Bridgit and Greg’s teenage children are also absolutely lovely and Bridgit’s mother, who lives next door, was a treasure; she is full of interesting stories and makes a pavlova so good it was worth mentioning in this review! On occasions we were invited to extended family gatherings, including dinners and walks on the beach, where we got to experience true New Zealand hospitality.
We felt all of our needs were met and addressed and the entire family were very accommodating to anything that we could possibly need. They even helped us plan all our weekend trips, providing great recommendations.
Last but certainly not least; Louis, the family dog, was a lovely companion and a constant source of a joy during our stay.
Bridgit and Greg have a beautiful home and a wonderful family. We feel exceedingly lucky to have stayed with them and we feel certain we will be seeing them again!