Sally is a great host! She leads a busy life but found time to chat to me. Small kind gestures such as leaving a HOP card (for buses, trains, and ferries) and an umbrella for the guest reflect Sally's welcoming nature. She invited me to join her and her friends for dinner (she's a great cook!), and invited me to extend my stay for a couple of days (both invites gratefully accepted). Sally is a down-to-earth friendly lady and it is a pleasure to have met her.

The guest room is small but good. The window provides good ventilation and light. The bed is really comfortable. The bathroom is shared with her son who is a kind and respectful young man. Sally has a really comfortable lounge with a good TV and loads of natural light through large windows. Overall Sally's accommodation is good. The only downside is that the room has no cupboard space, but for a short visit this is not a problem at all.

The area (Mount Eden) is a good residential suburb with lots of safe street parking used by the residents and a very reliable bus service (buses 258 and 267) only a minute's walk away. Lots of trees and gardens make this a peaceful area, and it's hard to believe that only a few minutes by car or about half an hour by foot takes you into the Auckland CBD. The Mount Eden volcano is a very easy stroll up the road and makes for a fantastic walk with vast views over Auckland. You can slip in a walk from sally's house to the top and back to the house in under an hour with ease.

Overall, Sally's place is a definite recommendation from me!