We had a fantastic stay at Steve's place, it was like staying in a family member's house. We felt right at home, he has stocked everything you could need. The view is beautiful, the house is spacious, the yard is lovely and private, and so is the deck. There's a private deck off the top floor bedroom and a huge tub that our kids loved too, the photos don't do it justice. The location is excellent, we easily explored the area with quick and easy drives to the beach, vineyards, Matakana, Leigh, and Tawharanui Peninsula, which Steve recommended.
Steve is the real star here though, we arrived during the Auckland flood, and then had an emergency the next day and needed an ambulance, and Steve was quick to jump in and help, even offering us food and checking back to make sure everything was okay. We are grateful to have met him, and would love to return to stay here.