We stayed at Sharon's for 1 night. Her house has a beautiful forest view, but not the easiest to find from the main street (luckily her neighbors helped direct us). Nearby restaurants not far, but you definitely need a car. 15 min walk from a local beach. This part of Auckland is still recovering from the recent storms so had a bit of trouble communicating with her when she didn't have power, which is understandable. The bedroom is accurate from the pictures - quite spacious for 2 people. Separate private bathroom & toilet, which had some spiders. Use of her well-equipped kitchen was well appreciated, and she offered us her laundry facilities as well. Her kids and cats are also very nice. Overall enjoyed our stay.