If you want to experience real New Zealand suburbs with the most friendly people around, Rebekah's place is the ideal accommodation for you. The house itself is sparkling clean, stylistically furnished and cosy. Do note that our room is on the second floor (or first floor in New Zealand definition), so you will need to move your luggage up a flight of stairs.
We were also lucky enough that there was no one sharing the house (and toilet) with us. This room shares a toilet with one other Airbnb listing, as in the toilet has two doors leading to different rooms. While there is a latch to prevent anyone from entering while you are using it, I can imagine the awkwardness if you have forgotten to lock it.
The location is very close to Mangere Mountain, a must visit if you are in the region. There is also a great bakery a few steps away, and the bus to the airport comes every 15-20 min, a five min walk across the road from the Airbnb. The trip itself takes about 20 min. There is also a supermarket nearby. If you take private hire in the vicinity of the Sky Tower in central Auckland, it cost about NZ$25-$35.