Our family of 4 stayed here for three weeks during a long winter trip to NZ, and it was a treat! The location and view are amazing - you won't get a better view of the Auckland skyline - and the house was very comfortable with lots of space for our family, including a separate work area with two work stations which were perfect for us since we were on a working holiday. It was also very warm, with a fantastic fireplace/heating system...but seems like it would be equally comfortable in summer with wonderful breezes off the bay and lots of sliding glass doors to open up for fresh air.
Nathan and Alyona are the epitome of great hosts - they went above and beyond to be accommodating, and they always responded very quickly whenever we had a question.
We hope to return if our schedules ever align!