We spent 3 nights at Betsy and Leigh's apartment in Remuera, an up-scale suburban neighborhood 5 mins from the expressway, 10 mins from Auckland's CBD, and 20 mins from the airport. It was
delightful in every way. The apartment, designed by Leigh, a professional architect, is luxurious, very modern, and equipped with top-of-the-line appliances. Everything works perfectly. Betsy and Leigh are perfect hosts: respecting guests' privacy but ready to offer whatever assistance is needed: helping carry luggage down the stairs to the lower-level apt, going shopping with us to show us around the neighborhood, giving advice on what to see and how to get there, and lending us their beach chairs, umbrella, and picnic hamper.