Kate was the most wonderful, warm and welcoming host. She stopped by the first day to make sure I had everything I needed and she was very helpful in explaining where the buses, places to eat and fun things to do were. I felt very at home and the studio was absolutely lovely with a comfortable bed, many amenities like a microwave, toaster, kettle/jug, coffee and tea, lovely big windows with lots of light overlooking a lush yard and garden...and so many little thoughtful extras like shampoo/conditioner, a cutting board, tasty granola and milk in the fridge.

Grey Lynn as a neighborhood is totally charming and I could walk easily in 5 minutes to cute/trendy bookstores and shops, a natural foods market, coffee shops and the bus. The bus to downtown Auckland and to other inner suburbs of Auckland was a 5 min walk, came every 20 minutes or so and was $2.00 one way - so cheap and convenient! If you're into yoga or fitness and need a gym, you can easily ride the bus to yoga studios or gyms also.

I really loved my stay here. I highly recommend it. Between Kate's hospitality, the lovely studio and the amazing location, this is a real gem and I'll be back. :)