We were delighted with this place and the vibrant garden setting making for complete privacy. Connie has gone out of her way to provide thoughtful touches. We used Conny’s recommendations for cafes and restaurants and highly recommend “Kabana” for great food in a humble corner-store setting. The location is great! One street back from Takapuna beach, a fabulous beach. And there’s a supermarket and bus stop very close by. Easy to get to Auckland city by bus to Devonport and 15-min ferry to the city. Highly recommend this place for a couple.