Stan and Carol were some of the friendliest people my two friends and I met while traveling around NZ, and that's saying something! They were very accommodating despite our late booking/arrival, ran out to get all sorts of breakfast foods for us, and were so helpful on all levels. The house is a little far from city centre if you like being right in the thick of things, but it's a quick drive around the harbour (or a nice ferry ride across the bay, I hear), and a much quieter option than staying right in town. We enjoyed hearing Stan's stories about NZ, particularly about the penguins who tried to nest under the front porch. Thanks for a great stay!