The Sanctuary was by far our most enjoyed accommodation in New Zealand. The place is a designer's space with utmost effort and taste put into it. It's minimal and clean, zen-like yet very stylish and usefully thought through. The way it's wrapped by the garden makes it very private, so you can enjoy a cuppa outside at any time of the day, surrounded by birdsong. Should you ever need to escape this bliss, a 15 minute walk gets you to Ponsonby Road and in about 20 minutes you can sit on a beach in Herne Bay. I can't miss to mention the hosts' attention to detail - from the choice of toiletries to organic milk in the fridge everything surpassed our expectations. Speaking of the hosts, we had a very warm welcome and all the support we could have asked for. If we're next in Auckland, we'll definitely stay there again and so should you!