Gary and Lynda are the loveliest couple and went out of their way to make my stay comfortable and relaxing. It was great to have a full kitchen available to cook as well as having a private fridge and area for food storage. Rooms are hotel quality with lots of room for storage equiped with heaters, fans and a water bottle! The beds are SUPER comfortable with crisp white bedding. You pay for a room but have access to 2 beautiful patios, lounge, kitchen and private bathroom (shared if there is another guest as they have 2 available rooms). I could not of picked a better place to stay for my month in Auckland. Location is a bit far away from central downtown, but they are 1 min away from a bus stop and a 35min walk to the nearest train station. There is a supermarket, pharmacy, and a few shops close by and amazing walking trails along the coastline to the beaches and also parks nearby. Great value for money overall. Lynda and Gary really think about the small touches that make a stay wonderful.