The pink house was a nice base for our two night stay... we didn't spend a huge amount of time there but I can say the bed was good and the bathroom/shower also good! Also close proximity to ponsonby road (albeit a 10min largely uphill walk, but you'll have earnt breakfast!), which has lots of bars, cafes etc... check out ponsenby central (for food options) and if you're over 35 Grand Central pub which was pretty good on a fri night. Thanks Doris. :)