Friendly couple, prompt communications, 1pm a very fair checkin time, self checkin & checkout, clean accommodation, well designed space, good wifi. Nice, & quiet, neighbourhood, 5 min. walk to direct bus to city center, 10 min. walk to several eateries (excellent food & service at the Silver Thai, excellent pizza & service at The Italian Job). Also nice park & area to walk nearby the bay (awaiting our checkin). Room size is fine, nice shower & amenities, including a small fridge which we always like to have. Since we only had a 2 night stay, we ate out both days, but there is also a microwave with dishes supplied, but as host advises, it is not for cooking. Thanks for the tea, coffee, & chocolate treats! Nice wood floor, but the squeaking board beside the bed was a small negative. Also, the room does have its own private entrance at the rear, which is the family’s back yard, but is attached to the house so you will hear voices & footsteps from the family...if that might be an issue for some people. The test of a place is if asked would we stay again...the answer is yes, if a short stay. Overall, 4.75/5.
One added point...we haven’t joined the Uber craze, so taxied to the pier (Discount Taxi) & it was <$20 NZD with tip.