We loved our stay in Auckland! Rest assured, the apartment is everything it says it is. It was in a great location, just out of the busy city center, but still close to everything. Very safe area. We enjoyed having Victoria Park right across the street, and the Wynyard Quarter just a few blocks away. You can walk downtown, or take a short Uber ride. The two patios are nice, especially the front one, where we enjoyed eating meals in the evenings. We stayed over two weeks and cooked most meals in the apartment. The kitchen had everything we needed. There is also a washer/dryer in the unit which we really appreciated. The layout of the apt. is nice because you get a good cross-breeze on warm days. There is no AC, but it cooled off nicely nearly every night. (We had only one very warm night.) Grocery store is a block away, as are at least two coffeeshops. Charlotte is a superb host -- very warm and friendly, always willing to help with anything. So, a big thank you to Charlotte! Oh also, my husband has mobility issues but this worked out well for us. There are just a few steps here and there, but otherwise everything has very easy access, including an elevator to the floor the apt. is on.