This was my very first Airbnb experience and I could not have had a better host. Susan is warm, personable, and such an interesting person. Freely admitting that I did not have much time to plan my trip, Susan was a great resource to have, as she was full of good ideas on places to go and things to see. She could be a spokesperson for Airbnb, particularly in terms of introducing someone new to the Airbnb experience.

Regarding Susan's listing and place, as my review indicates, I was a very happy guest. Her listing is totally accurate, her place is immaculate, but I especially liked the Parnell neighborhood. It's walkable to the center of Auckland, but far enough away to make you feel like you're staying in a neighborhood where real citizens of Auckland actually live. And, if you are uplifting a rental car after an initial stay in Auckland, most of the city rental car offices are only a few blocks away. The location could not have been better.