John is such a great host. Very warm and friendly. His place is nicely furnished and practical. A beautiful home surrounded by lush foliage and friendly house cats come to visit. His dog is so sweet. John gave us good local tips. The beach is just a 5 minute walk away. The place was clean and had everything we needed. John gave us a warm welcome which was much needed after traveling all day to get to Auckland. I highly recommend this place.