I had a lovely stay at Wayne and Ji hee's. They were fantastic, generous hosts and went out of their way to make me feel welcome. The place is very clean, spacious, attractively designed and cosy inside, with an excellent shower, large comfortable bed and well-equipped kitchen. Outside is beautiful, with extensive views of bush, and the sea in the far distance. There are multiple appealing places to sit outdoors, including a private table outside the apartment which catches the late afternoon/eve sun. I also made use of the gas bbq, which was very easy to use.
I was not familiar with the area, but discovered there are some great beaches to visit within 10-15 minutes drive, including Cornwallis Beach and French Bay, as well as multiple options for walks. It is also very easy to drive further into Auckland central, and the airport.
I would definitely consider staying again on future trips to Auckland, and have already recommended it to friends. Many thanks for a great stay!