Patrick's place is off the beaten path and has a very Bohemian feel. We stayed in the private and bath downstairs and loved our space. It's brightly decorated and has a lovely sitting area outside the patio doors.
It was lovely to sit in our little niche on the porch and have our breakfast or a glass of wine. The bright colors, baskets of fruit and vegetables, shared kitchen, interacting with other guests, nice pool, comfortable bed and our private tea and coffee set up made us feel right at home. It's a terrific place to hang out and unwind. The plants surrounding the home are amazing.
Patrick was available and helpful. He was a delight.
This home is about half hour ride to the city of Auckland, the average cost for Uber is about $30 each way, so keep that in mind if you want to spend a lot of time in the city and don't have a car.