I had an excellent stay at Alan's place. As his first guest, I can testify that he is among one of the best AirBnB hosts I have had. Alan's apartment, while centrally located, did not feel like many apartment buildings in a city like Auckland would. Spacious, with high ceilings and wooden flooring, the apartment was well-appointed (and even had designer furniture). The room itself was very pleasant: the bed was incredibly comfortable, the linen of high quality, and the storage functional. Having a spacious ensuite (with a good-sized bath) is probably quite rare in shared AirBnB apartments, so that is a real asset too. Alan provided excellent tips on nearby restaurants, and was a solid conversationalist, even though I wasn't around a great deal. In short, I would highly recommend Alan's place – you won't regret staying with him.