Rosie gave us a warm welcome and showed us around her charming house. She was so sweet enough to have the fireplace going and had the electric blankets turned on so our room would be warm and ready for our arrival! She even offered to make my brother a pot of tea. The next morning, she invited us to breakfast and coffee on her cute outdoor dining area that is enclosed with glass which allowed for a great view of her garden without getting wet from the rain. When it was time to leave, she walked us to the entrance to say goodbye but because it was raining, she held an umbrella over my brother and I as we were losing our bags in the car. Rosie was just the sweetest lady and really made us feel welcomed. I'm glad we chose to stay with her in Auckland. Not to mention her house is centrally located in the city and is only a 10 - 12 mi ute drive the ghe