This is a stunning cosy little studio set in a lovely garden.
The neighbourhood is very peaceful and quite cool. Reminded me of Portland, Oregon if you've ever been there. Street is lined with trees and lovely wooden houses. Shops and high street just at the end of the road with bus stop, organic supermarket, indie coffee shop...you get the picture.
The studio itself was very comfy and well equipped. Hosts left us quite a bit of food which was lovely and meant we didn't have to leave the studio jet lagged.
The studio is in the garden of their house so you do see the odd person on the deck or in the garden but this adds to the charm of the place.
We loved staying here. It took us about 15-20 mins to get into town on the bus and we felt we got a glimpse of Auckland life in a suburb.
Can't recommend this place highly enough