We slept in extremely comfy beds in the cozy loft at Bryan's place. The house itself is beautiful, with a huge kitchen/living room with big windows looking out to the garden. Bryan and Mary were lovely hosts. Mary went above-and-beyond in giving us bus cards to get downtown, and looking up Davenpoert restaurants for us. Ponsonby Road, with its interesting cafes and shops, is just steps away from the house. I would definitely stay here again when in Auckland.