I can't say enough good things about 650@matakana - it is the most stylish studio imaginable (you can tell Kim used to own a high-end home goods store). I loved the beautiful linens, handmade ceramic dishes, fresh ground coffee for the French press and especially the eco-friendly touches (a large quantity of yogurt in a glass jar, milk/water in refillable glass bottlea, re-usable "to go" cups, straw market basket, etc.). I could say so much more but hopefully you get the idea. We only had two days at Kim's place but it was incredibly restful and restorative. The quaint town of Matakana is just up the road, there are wineries next door and beyond and the beach is about 10 minutes away. We would definitely return next time we are in the Auckland area!