Caril and Brian were wonderful hosts. My husband and I enjoyed our two separate night stays in Auckland at their place. They were extremely responsive and welcomed us upon arrival. Our room was clean and we had our own private bathroom. The house is less than a five-minute walk from the train station and local restaurants. We enjoyed talking to them and greatly appreciated their hospitality, including tea, coffee, and some granola bars.
I also wanted to mention that I am extremely allergic to cats (runny nose, hives, etc.) and I had no issues with the house cat, which speaks to the cleanliness of the room. Would definitely recommend for any short stay in Auckland.