We had a wonderful time during our stay in Birkenhead, NZ. This place is just right with regards to location. Close enough for a quick drive to the city, but far enough to not deal with the hustle and bustle. Within a few kilometers you have a vast selection of restaurants and the ones we tried were amazing. This worked out great for us and Tracey was wonderful, warm, and very inviting. She was so sweet she even did some of our laundry while we were gone the whole day before we checked out and when we got back she threw in our last load so we could pack clean clothes the next morning. It was late in the evening and she still did it without hesitation. Driving to the location has wonderful views and it was just the right fit for our family. Thanks for everything, Tracey!