This apartment has two things that make it incredible - location and view. We loved being able to walk to Cuba Street, Te Papa Museum, beach, New World (grocery) and downtown. We only used our car a few times compared to other places we've stayed. Outside of those two things the apartment is very basic with no amenities outside of the shampoo and dish soap. The shower is very narrow and there wasn't a soap dish or platform to set soap down. But the view and location out weigh any of the negatives.