We loved our 2 nights here, and would loved to have stayed longer and explored more. We arrived after a month travelling round New Zealand with 2 small children and this was definitely the best place by far for little children. Tania had everything you could possibly need for babies and toddlers, and our toddler was in heaven with all the toys after getting bored with what we had brought! We also very much appreciated the fridge and cupboards being stocked, definitely beyond what we would expect but it was lovely not to have to go shopping immediately we arrived, very generous. And Tania was also very attentive as a host.
It is a lovely apartment with a beautiful view looking out to sea and Waiheke island, and in a lovely quiet area with playground within walking distance and shops also within walking distance. But you would probably want a car otherwise to get around, we also enjoyed Maraetai beach as well.
We would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending this, and only wish we didn’t live so far away as we would love to stay again for a few days to explore the Auckland area more.