My wife and I had a wonderful time at Anthony's place in Devonport, NZ. It is a fantastic location right on the Auckland harbour, a few minutes walk to Auckland CBD (or actually a few minutes walk to the ferry that will take you straight into the centre of the Auckland central business district after a 10 minute ride). It is also a few minutes from the lovely Devonport village with lots of convenince shopping, cafe and meals outlets and even a picture cinema. That together with the number of walks to beaches, lookouts around the harbour. Also nearby ferries to island locations (Waiheke Island thoroughly recommended) makes this a prime place to stay in Devonport.

The accommodation in Anthony's 1880's villa backs up the superb location. With your own private entrance, there is ample bedding options, a sun filled kitchen / lounge room, and updated bathroom facilities available. All linen is clean and fresh, and we were lucky enough to have some fresh flowers provided during our stay as well. There is access to outdoor seating and barbeque facilities. While we were there, a storm was raging outside one night and we slept through - goes to show it is a private and tranquil place.

On top of all this, Anthony is the consummate host, nothing was too much trouble for him and he loved to offer suggestions on things to see and do around Auckland, as well as places to eat. Anthony himself runs a really nice little cafe in Devonport called Corelli's :-)

All in all nothing bad to report about our wonderful stay with Anthony in Devoport.