Ben's place in Ponsonby made a great base for a long weekend for our family of 5 in Auckland. Great restaurants and shops very near by, lovely park with fab playground a 10 minute walk away. Close to good bus route around the city. Close to Eden Park for the rugby! The space was perfect, the children loved the cubby space above the living room. The open living, kitchen space was very sociable so if you want to eat at home, there is everything you need plus great super market a 2 minute walk away, open late. Beds very comfortable, we left well rested, sad to go!