This is a great space to stay with friends with many decent sized rooms and 1 small one. The bedding was fresh, clean and crisp.
The large deck area was wonderful with plenty of space and includes a pizza oven, bbq, outdoor sound system and heaters so it stayed warm into the night.
Unfortunately, the house lacked some basic items like clean tea towels, paper towels and dish washing tablets. Brett tried to remedy but miscommunication meant we didn't find out until we'd left. While the beds were clean, the kitchen area needed a proper wipe down and many rooms had dust bunnies and cobwebs on the ceiling. These little touches let down a great house and we hope Brett will be talking to his cleaners to have it fixed.
While sleeping in the studio we were also woken up by mysterious beeping noises from appliances (microwave and fridge) in the middle of the night (2am and again at 3am). It turned out there was a power cut and the only way to stop the noises was to turn off appliances on the wall. Hopefully this isn't a common occurrence but worth noting what to do if it happens to you.
Overall, this is a good location close to bus stop. It's only a couple of bus stops (easily walkable) from Wild on Waiheke / Stoneyridge etc vineyards. Big supermarket and shops 15min walk. The photos are accurate and the location is quiet. With a little more attention to detail it'll be a truly amazing place.