This is in a great location. Very quiet with a reasonably (and busy-book) Greek restaurant very close, and a little Dairy. Around a ~1 km (beach) walk north to Mairangi Bay which has shops, countdown, a very good wine shop :-) and cafe's. Beautiful beach a very short walk (1 min) from the apartment. Maureen is a helpful and informative host. The aircon works well and an excellent shower. I think this would be excellent for a short stay for us, but for a longer stay the lack of kitchen would come into play unless you wanted to eat out. Very easy access (by car) to Massey Albany (15 min) and Takapuna (15 min), and a good bus service to the city. Would definitely stay again.