David and How's place is very clean, modern, and comfortable. They are used to having guests and sharing their space with others and made us feel quite at home, giving us privacy but also being available for any questions or just a chat. Their apartment is a 4-minute walk to Victoria Park, across the street from a New World supermarket, and about a 10-minute uphill walk to Ponsonby St. where there are lots of restaurants, bars, and cafes. The place itself is within a small apartment complex located right next to a busy freeway which you can see from the bedroom window, so when the windows are open you can hear the vehicles (though when they are closed the apartment is very insulated from the sound). It's not a quiet garden escape, but if you're looking for a comfortable, centrally located base to ditch your stuff and get out and see Auckland, this is it! Thanks to our awesome hosts for making us feel welcome in their city!