This was my first solo Airbnb experience and also the first few days of my first time visiting New Zealand. I very much enjoyed my stay with Rene who was a friendly and welcoming host with comfortable accommodations and many great recommendations for places to eat and things to do in Auckland and beyond. This booking made for an easy arrival (took the SkyBus from the airport) and helped me better prepare for the rest of my trip around the country with wifi and convenient access to everything downtown.
The location cannot be beat--it is a very close walk to the central business district with its restaurants, shops, attractions, and transportation options for venturing farther afield. It's walkable to the pier and wharf areas, the SkyTower, Albert Park and the Auckland Art Gallery (where I had a nice afternoon at Rene's suggestion), and I took a bus from Britomart to Mission Bay to walk along the beach.
As a visitor and newcomer to New Zealand, I'm glad I found this Airbnb and had Rene as a host!