Helena is a super nice and funny host, talking a lot with her guests and making sure that everthying is ok for you!
I had trouble to get to my plane due to immigration, she let the door open so i could grt in arrived at 2am, much appreciated!
As others said the bus is right next the house, if you need to get in center auckland it will get uou there in no time
I would recommend staying here and avoid the backpackers arround, much better value and way cleaner! Thank you again for having me Helena :)