We stayed at the house for two weeks over the summer holidays and had an enjoyable stay. The house is as per the description with an unbeatable location within walking distance of the beach and Takapuna shops. Motorway access was also easy from there. Note off-street parking during the week is 2hrs 8am to 6pm and driveway wouldn't suit a big car.
Overall the house was fine but could do with some modernisation for the price. Wooden windows were warped - there was one in the smaller bedroom we couldn't close and had a bit of noise from next door one night. The kitchen bakes in summer without a blind on the western facing window. I imagine it would be pretty cold and drafty in winter, although there was a heat pump in the main living room.
The bedroom blinds let all the light in, not ideal with young children and daylight savings but OK for adults. Just enough crockery for 6 people, could do with more. Cleanliness was OK but bathroom needed more attention. Lovely fruit trees in the back