What a great place to stay. First and foremost, host was awesome. He was able to arrange an early check in (which was great since we got there in the morning after a very long flight). Check in was easy. Location is outstanding. You can see the ocean from the back deck. Pool looked great as well, but we never got in because we were so busy exploring the city. Rooms are nice, kitchen stocked up with utensils.
Location is good as well. A 10-20 minute drive from downtown depending on traffic, but the hidden gem we discovered was an area full of bars, cafes, and restaurants which was just around the corner and up the road. I wish I could give this place 6 stars out of 5. I hope this place is available the next time I’m in Auckland because it was that good.