As soon as we drove into the drive way, we already could tell that the house was inviting and the location was perfect as it was close to the city enough, yet away from the noise. As soon as we were parked we were immediately welcomed by Din and her adorable little dog, Fred. We were ushered in for some tea and a quick tour of her house which was beautifully decorated by paintings done by the owner herself and trinkets. But when we went upstairs to our room, we were pleasantly surprised by the amount of space, cleanliness, and decor. Not only that, but the view was breathtaking from our room! For my bestfriend, Jane and I we loved the ensuite bathroom and the comfortable beds, as well as, the amount of room we had to move around and store our belongings. I have to make special mention of the bedding, as I absolutely loved the doona and the bed itself was so comfortable that it just made sleeping (after having a tiresome week before coming to New Zealand) amazing. Jane loved the fact that there were enough mirrors (very important for girls) as not many airbnb's don't usually provide enough for girls to get ready.

Also, the location itself was perfect to explore Auckland city. A quick 5 minute walk and we were already at Newmarket Station and there's access to the Broadway st shops which was very convenient. We had our own car, so driving to the city only took us 10-11 minutes which was great for a good night out. We only stayed one night, but we are looking forward to staying for more on our way back up to Auckland.
Din's hospitality and even the breakfast she prepared for us was top grade and the fact that she doesn't shy from providing quality products even in the smallest detail just shows her dedication in being an awesome host. I would definitely recommend her place if you're ever in the area and come here again myself!