My family and I had a wonderful time at Helen and Jack's place! They easily catered for our baby and 4 year old, and were very flexible with our check out time as well. This was our last stop on a 3 week trip in NZ, so the hot tub and their great hospitality were especially welcome and appreciated. They were incredibly friendly and accommodating hosts.
It is a great place to base yourself in Auckland- the train is only a 4 minute walk away, and you are directly opposite the entrance to climb Mt Wellington (only takes about 7min), which affords you amazing views over Auckland. Would highly recommend staying here.