We chose to stay here in the West Auckland suburbs to be close to friends who live there. We really enjoyed the peaceful, lush surroundings and the friendly people. It made for a very different trip than when we've stayed in the CBD. We had a car which was helpful, but at night we still went out to restaurants in the fancy city-side suburb of Ponsonby and spent around $20 on uber fares one-way. There are various shops and malls within a 10 minute drive. There's also good coffee a 2-minute drive away (at The Hare). This house is older but it is comfortable and very clean. None of the bedrooms have ensuites but the main bathroom is spacious. We had everything we needed for a great stay, including big-screen TVs, toiletries and plenty of kitchen equipment for cooking. It would also be a great home if you have lots of kids with you. We particularly enjoyed sitting underneath the back pergola surrounded by the intense greenery of the backyard. Communication with Aaron was comprehensive and check-in was easy, once we'd identified the driveway that takes you past the street-side homes to a row of houses in the back. Definitely recommended if you're looking for a relaxing stay in the suburbs.