We absolutely loved staying here. It fitted our needs perfectly. I highly recommend this place for families with the big back yard safely away from the road. The apartment was nicely designed, and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The hosts were always quick to respond. The location was excellent being a quick drive to central auckland, or at the top of the street there is a bus that will take you into the local shopping centre or onto the CBD. There is a very good supermarket close by, plus many local cafes and resturants. The apartment was private, and looked over a beautiful native forest where you can watch native birds and the owners bees (safely down the bottom of the property) buzz by. Highly recommend.