The room is very large with lots of light and fresh air. Everything was spotless. Jeff supplies two power strips, so you can plug in all your gadgets at once, without crawling behind furniture to find an outlet. There’s a big table in the room, with cold water, mugs, and thermos. The kitchen is large, and you get use of the refrigerator, oven, kettle, etc. There is a nice shower and toilet in two separate rooms, that are shared with up to two other guests. We never had to wait for the shower, and we always had the kitchen to ourselves.
Jeff met us at the door where we exchanged our boots for Asian sandals, and he gave us a quick tour. Jeff is friendly, warm, and polite, yet quick to disappear so you can focus on your vacation.
At night from the kitchen window there is a view of the Sky Tower in downtown Auckland, all lit up like the Eiffel Tower.
You can park on the street or in the driveway. The Three Kings grocery is nearby. We bought pasta, bagged soup, crusty bread, and avocado, and cooked supper in Jeff’s kitchen.
The Big Room in Central Auckland is an excellent value, and Jeff is an experienced host.