Gillian was a great host – friendly, helpful and easy to communicate with. Muriwai Homestead Cottage is a great place to stay, just a few minutes drive from Muriwai beach, and close to both Auckland and the Northlands. That place was fresh, and it was a cozy surrounding with sheep walking around just outside the windows.
The only downside was that the photos gave an impression of the place being more private than it actually was, seeing as the place is located 15 meters in front of the owner's house.