Sea view guest house

A beautiful house, the location was great, in a pleasant, quiet neighbourhood, and only a 5 minutes drive into the downtown across the bridge.

The pool and hot tub were magnificent, as was the view across to the city (especially beautiful at night). My son and I had a jolly good time flipping each other with the floaties provided. My husband was tired from driving around. The hot tub did an amazing job to relax him before the flight home. It was simply a fantastic end to our holiday in New Zealand.

Accommodation is clean, has a bathroom with a bath, and a separate shower. There is no kitchen, but the room was well equipped with a microwave, toaster, fridge, basic cutlery, and crockery and food for breakfast. Table and chairs in room and on balcony outside, so you can eat in. We slept well.

If you are looking for cheap and cheerful eatery and ATM there is a place called Pearn Crescent 5 mins drive away with oriental supermarkets, bakery and various restaurants, I love the Vietnamese one there where you can get a gigantic bowl of Pho for £8.

Auckland Airport was only 40 mins drive away (no traffic), this is also a good place to stay if you want to minimise travelling to the airport before a long flight home.

Melissa was a fantastic host. She is so warm and very welcoming and helpful in all respects. We left something behind, and she immediately posted it back to the UK for us.

Melissa, I would like to stay again! Thank you so much for having us.

What could be improved: Nothing

Unfortunately didn't get to meet Melissa personally but is lovely communicating via text.

House is stunning and the location was perfect for us. My husband was competing in tournament in Browns Bay, so my girls and I were out doing experiences and shopping and this place was so central for us.

After long trip up to Auckland from NP my youngest jumped in pool and I was dying to relax in the spa bath but unfortunately jets weren't working. Should of thrown on togs and gone out to the amazing spa outside looking over the bay but we had plans with sharks the following day and I only brought the one pair of togs. Did plan to swim Saturday but it rained bumma.

Had asked for car park which we got first night and on the second we got back after dinner and our car park had been taken so had to park on street - luckily a quiet street.

The king size bed is so funny massive rise in middle. First time away from home where I fell asleep straight away. So comfy - just couldn't cuddle to go to sleep but ended up being blessing as slept like a baby. Girls enjoyed their beds also.

My husband enjoyed the convenience of the breakfast before his first game and the balcony would of been ideal if weather had played it's part.

Would definitely stay here again.....