It was perfect! They are great hosts and I would definately stay there again. Everything is like on the pictures. It is in the outskirts from Auckland, quiet and with beautiful nature surrounded. Titirangi Village (with supermarket, cafe, pharmacy) is 2 min by foot, Auckland downtown 20 min by car. I have not used public transport. A regional park with many walks and surf beaches such as Piha is only a few minutes away.