We only had 2 nights in Kate's garden studio but it was perfect. Really quaint, great size, well decorated and looks really fresh and clean. It's also a great location in Auckland on a quiet but beautiful residential street and only 2-3 minutes from the bus stop which takes you direct to the centre of Auckland for $2.50 in about 20 minutes.
It was also great for us because there was plenty of parking outside. Meeting Kate and her family was also really good and they were very friendly and informative. The extra goodies put aside for a nice breakfast were also appreciated.
We were also grateful to Kate for hosting us at a time of personal difficulty for her due to a family bereavement, but this didn't impact out stay at all.
If you're looking for somewhere to stay in Auckland we have no hesitation in recommending Kate's garden studio.