Helen is a lovely host, bright, cheerful and very helpful. She provided lots of information for the surrounding area as well information for the wider Auckland region. Helen made a lovely fresh breakfast. Helen went to the extra trouble of making me a packed lunch to take on my journey for the next day (not many go that extra mile) Would highly recommend Helens place for those single travelers like myself A++++++. Helens homestay is a bragin for the area and would highly recommend her home.