A super place to stay in Auckland. It is very private yet accessible to shops, restaurants, and public transport. The space is very comfortable and roomy. The location is beautiful. The host, Sarah, is very friendly and helpful.
The central city is about 15 minutes away (bus 27). There is also a city train station about a kilometer away to take you to further points in the Auckland area. Auckland's busses, trains, and ferries are integrated together so you can get just about anywhere for a single fare. If you don't have a car, the first thing to do is get an AT HOP card. The Skybus from the airport makes a stop at Mt. Eden Village just a few blocks from Sarah's place.
We loved our stay there.