Frances's place was ideal for me as a stop over coming back from Northland to fly out from Auckland airport next day. The town has a University and a large shopping centre in 1 km distance, so handy. I bought local seafood to cook at her kitchen and her house rule was easy to follow as she provides que cards where attentions need to be paid, very smart way to run the house without putting stress on both side. I enjoyed staying at her place very much and will come back again.