We had a great short stay at Susan's place. The bed was so comfortable that I got my first good sleep after arriving in Auckland. We got to meet Susan for breakfast and she was very easygoing and gave us some recommendations on our trip. We got to enjoy Matakana Saturday Market on the way to Paihia because of her tip! The breakfast was superb and well rounded. Her apartment is close to Ponsonby and the city center and is a great place to be based in. The other great thing is, the internet connection is quite fast!