We had a wonderful stay with David; the house and room were very clean and airy, and were in a really quiet neighbourhood close to the city centre. The facilities were great, lovely open plan kitchen & living room, great bathroom, sky tv and wifi. We also got some washing done which David even hung up for us!
The place is a bargain in this location; just a short walk and then bus or train (for $3.40) into the city centre. We also enjoyed walking back from the city in the evening which took about an hour.
David was kind enough to give as tour round the local area (Mount Eden) & share his knowledge about the volcanoes of Auckland and the local fauna and flora.
We enjoyed our stay so much that we ended up staying an additional night! We'd definitely recommend David's place, especially if you are after a quiet place that is still close to the city centre.