With Daryl's place, it really depends what you are looking for, in regards to your level of satisfaction. If you are a traveller from overseas, and are interested in adventure, stimulating conversations, philosophizing, creativity, music, and an EXPERIENCE, then Daryl's will be perfect. If you are a business person or are on a work trip, then its probably not the most ideal place. I like to get up each day and work on my art and music and of the seven days I only really had two good work days. There were a lot of distractions and some noise, more than average, and I didn't get a lot of peace and rest and work done. That said, I had some conversations with Daryl, that I would go as far as to say, changed my life in a positive way, so the trip at Daryls was a valuable one, and a mostly enjoyable one. Daryl has a good heart, that is apparent, and that shines through in his person. Daryl's flatmate is also a prince among men. Daryl's customers at his cafe and friends are also interesting people. I'm looking forward to relaxing and working at my next accomodation, but, I can reccomend Daryl's place, and to those who are like minded, ie into music, art, discussing the meaning of life, etc. then Daryl's is probably the best Air B and B in Auckland, and perhapos the country for this type of customer.