First and foremost, you'll LOVE dealing with Stephen! Why?! He's super friendly, very gracious and he's a great communicator! At one point, I didn't think he slept as he was always very quick to message me back with answers to all my questions.
In addition, Stephen's flat is in a GREAT location. It's very near to the ferry terminal, and also, to Britomart for catching surburban train services,. If shopping is your thing, then the apartment is conveniently situated to explore all the designer boutiques in the surrounding area. In fact, the flat is a very short walk to Queen Street, where you'll find a plethora of shops and restaurants. The apartment is also located in a fabulous Art Deco building. (If you enjoy architecture).
If you're looking for convenience, a super efficient and friendly host, and be near most of the hotspots in Auckland, then you should seriously look (and book) Stephen's flat. I wasn't disappointed and I hope Stephen and I will keep in touch whilst I'm New Zealand.
{Stephen} Thanks for being a super host as well as giving me a great introduction to life in Auckland!
All the very best, Mark