Sarah’s place was the perfect base for my stay in Auckland! It was only a very quick bus ride into the centre (about 20 minutes) and buses were v.frequent. It’s also a v.quick bus ride to the local shops (less than 5 mins) and you can find pretty much everything you need. The house was comfortable and just by the beach which made for nice morning views. The area is very quiet and felt very safe at night. Hot water had great pressure and was very hot. Bed was uberly comfortable and Sarah was on hand to help with any problems I had. Great spot for solo travellers, but would also be great for a couple as well. 10/10 would recommend