This is a clean, tidy, fresh and well put together little unit. We had everything we needed there and the location was great for us, very close to AUT Millennium and Sir Owen Glenn Aquatic Centre. There's not sitting/lounging area per se, but we could watch tv and chill in one of the bedrooms where there's a nice sofa-bed. My husband, myself and one of our sons were comfortable, warm and well rested. Alex is a very polite and prompt to help kind of host and great with communications. Thanks again, Alex! We had a great stay.