Elva and her family are lovely hosts and we enjoyed our stay at their home. The kitchen, dining, and living room area are spacious so it was very relaxing to stay there even with sharing it with their family and sometimes other guests. The bed was very comfortable, and the shower was spacious, with plenty of hot water and good water pressure.
There is a Westfield mall about a 5 min drive or half hour walk away. It has two supermarkets. There is also a small superette a short walk up the road if you just need a few things. Kell Park is also within walking distance. It was about $80NZD to take an uber from the airport. We were fortunate to be able to fit into Elva's husband's work schedule and he offered us a ride to the airport at the end of our stay. We would definitely stay here again if we return to Auckland!