Our stay at Cath's place was wonderful. It is exactly as pictured, but actually even nicer. The location is excellent, as we had a car, easy parking outside the door on the street, and easy to travel throughout the area. The breakfast amenities were wonderful, and we used them during our five day stay, making life so much easier than having to go out for breakfast. Milk, cereals, coffee, tea, jams, butter, peanut butter , bread, and much more.
The place was very large and comfortable, with an outside private patio to sit in. Air conditioning and heating available, and even an umbrella that we did not need.
The washer was extremely useful. (outdoor and indoor clothes line available to use).
Cath and Chris were extremely hospitable hosts, making suggestions as to sites to visit, plus many pamphlets describing the sites throughout the North Island.
We highly recommend this as a superior place to stay in Auckland.