Derek's loft studio was a perfect retreat in Auckland! It's cute and clean, and had all of the amenities we needed. Fruit, bread, and cereal for breakfast were nice bonuses. The neighborhood is quiet but has a few little shops and restaurants, and it's a short walk to a swimming beach and great sunsets. It was easy to take a bus to the CBD and other areas of the city. The wifi internet access was helpful, although it requires an extra fee and is more expensive than we are used to, so we had to be careful with the web browsing. Derek and his wife were really nice to talk to, and they gave us lots of helpful advice for our travels through NZ (we're currently on the Interislander Ferry!).