Patricks place was great to stay at. We were just coming from a very long flight and were looking for a peaceful quiet place to stay in the city and we found exactly that there. Patrick was great at helping and answering questions before, and we left feeling refreshed and rejuvenated after. The room we stayed in was very clean and directly with a view of a beautiful sub tropical garden around the pool. It is not so difficult to get to from Auckland central, yet you are walking distance from the water and feel like you are in the bush. Highly recommended for people looking for a peaceful lovely place not far from the city.