Marie and Rob just made things easy. I had booked right about the time that Cyclone Gabrielle brought destruction to the area, so travel plans were uncertain to say the least. There was frequent communication, and total flexibility with shifting dates.
I had such a comfortable bed, and the place had more than I needed. Marie even lent me some games for my daughter, and then gave me two packs of clothes to give to my friends, who had lost everything in the cyclone - I was really taken with their generosity.
My folks live a short walk over the big park, so it was really convenient. Some reviews have mentioned the noise, but traffic wasn't ever heavy, and only increased a little during peak hours, though it's not a main route. I kept the windows open and it wasn't a problem at all.
The driveway is steep, but parking at the top made it easy to load baggage. Parking on the street was really handy and felt safe enough. I will definitely book this place next time we visit.