In short, we would do it again without hesitancy.

The location is great: a very pleasant and quiet neighborhood within a 5 minute walk of great shopping, dining, services, and an easy to use bus system to get you on your way to wherever you might want to go.

The house is clean, stylish, and comfortable with a lovely and peaceful garden. The private room has a comfortable bed and plenty of storage to put things away while you're there. Sharing the one bathroom with our host was not a problem.

Last, but in no way least, our host Gill (soft "G", say "Jill") was welcoming, professional, and quick to offer a cup of tea or coffee. She provided basic information and suggestions about the area. She was able to direct to me a medical clinic within walking distance, washed some laundry for us, and even provided an early morning drop off downtown at the SKYCITY bus terminal for one of our day trips. We got on well enough that Gill, my husband, and I spent a weekend morning in Devonport at an outdoor sculpture show. Gill drove us all there and back. We're fans.

To close, we could not have chosen/lucked out better. This was our first AirBNB experience, and it was overwhelmingly positive. Treat yourself and stay here when you're in Auckland. Tell wonderful Gill that Scott and Alex sent you!