I can't give this experience enough praise! After traveling for 22 hours it was wonderful to get to Simon and Maryann's flat and be welcomed with so many wonderful touches. You can tell they spent a lot of time perfecting every detail and the addition of fruits, coffee, candy, milk and butter were just overindulgent.
Other highlights: It was very easy to get in at your leisure, the bathroom is large and well equipped with NZ soaps and a towel warming rack, the street is quiet and easy to access all locations throughout the city either by walking or catching a bus for longer excursions, it's very close to K Road which has plenty of boutique shops, cafes, restaurants, etc and the beautiful Myers park.
Simon was a joy to contact and felt extremely inviting from the start. New Zealand is always known for their kind peoples, and this was no exception!
As long as you're looking for a place that can access all of Auckland and is a bit off the beaten path from bustling CBD, this is a great place. Plenty of room for one and great for a couple. I highly recommend this spot and the couple who owns it!