James's place was perfect for my purposes: a small but nicely, even elegantly, appointed room, with a large bathroom attached. The hosts clearly make an effort to make the space welcoming, including leaving an extra fan and a large bottle of water for me during the unseasonably hot period I was there for.

The location is unbeatable for the north shore with the added local bonus of being able to walk to Foodland in a couple of minutes through a gate.

Didn't get to meet James but he was super-responsive and helpful when communicating through texts.

Overall, I couldn't have been happier with the place and would definitely recommend it and would be happy to stay there again myself. Mahalo nui James.