We absolutely loved our stay at Grey Lynn Cottage! It's a lovely, private little home tucked behind two residential homes, with a small deck and garden at the back. It's location is excellent! We could access the variety of small restaurants and cafes just 4 minutes walk up the road. (We love Tiger Burger and Wise Boys!). The Grey Lynn Countdown is also only a few minutes drive away. Western Springs park and MOTAT are also very easy to get to by car. CBD could be accessed if you travel on one of the buses going along the main road where the cottage is located.
Our hosts, Eric & Jason, were great with prompt and informative responses. We had no problem with roadside parking rules as these were clearly explained in the Check-in instructions, as well as the reminder our hosts sent us before we checked in. The accommodation was spotless. I really liked the look and feel of vintage dresser/writing table in the master bedroom! Since we stayed here in the middle of winter, keeping warm was a concern. But the place has a good heat pump/ air conditioner in the living room and a heater in the bedroom. We were provided with a warm, heavy maroon blanket too in case the heater was not enough, and another set of linen and towels since we stayed for more than a week.
Overall, I would highly recommend this beautiful, private and cozy home as a place to stay while in Auckland. It's close enough to the city, but not too close, and it can be a great home base while exploring the wider Auckland region since it's nearby the SH16 motorway (heading to west Auckland).