Wow, this is what makes Airbnb great! Anne has a lovely cottage in her garden (with a fig tree and orange tree) and decorated it with much attention for detail and style. The bed is great and the cottage has all the amenities you need. It was also very clean. Because the cottage opens in the back, you have a lot of privacy and you can relax in the garden. Also the croissants and muesli for breakfast were nice touches. Anne is really good in making you feel welcome! It was also very easy to communicate with Anne and she had some great recommendations for dinner. Also receiving and returning the key went smoothly. The neighborhood is very nice too. The house itself is on a quiet street, but bustling Ponsonby with many restaurants and cafes is a pleasant 10-minute walk away. This is a perfect base to enjoy Auckland as a local!