Meet Christine
Sociable, Friendly, Responsible
I want my home to be a haven to you during your time in Auckland. I know interesting places that are not always on the tourist brochures. I play acoustic music. I give you space.
On a typical day...
I’m a clean person and keep a clean house.
When I host guests...
I’m helpful and hands on. I can show them where to go and help them get there.
Family Hobbies
Cycling, Hiking, Reading, Playing a musical instrument, Music, gigs, festivals
Hosting guests since
2011
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
Within one hour
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Our home is warm, light, spacious, and well equipped, while retaining the charm of its era. It has two living spaces and a really sunny deck.
The neighbourhood is excellent, with loads to do locally (beach, pool, parks, squash, tennis, zoo, transport museum, movies, mall, cafes and restaurants).
We are a minute from buses, 5 from the trains, only a few stops to CBD.
We serve a continental breakfast - otherwise the kitchen is available for making/heating snacks, and making coffee and tea anytime.
We have two bedrooms - a double and a single. Both are a good size, with quality beds, lots of clothes storage, and a guest bathroom.
The neighbourhood is quiet, yet there's plenty to do locally (cafes, restaurants, swimming, squash, library, movies, golf, zoo, museum...).
I work from home so I'm flexible about arrival and departure times, within reason.
Daisy the cat loves guests. So please be cat-friendly people. NO SMOKERS PLEASE
Additional Info
We have off street parking.
Pets
Cat
House Facilities
- Garden
- Bikes for use
- Laundry
- Patio
- Parking
- TV
- Internet Access
- Smoke alarm
- Air Conditioning
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
My home is 15 mins' drive from the airport and to the CBD. It's five minutes' walk to the train station and 2 minutes' walk to frequent buses. The local shopping centre is a 10 minute walk through a lovely park. We are surrounded by parks and other walking / cycling places and there's lots to do locally (zoo, museum of technology, movies, restaurants, beach, extinct volcano). The suburb is established and peaceful.
Local Area Facilities
- Tennis
- Park
- Gym
- Golf
- Swimming
- Beach
- Cinema
- Library
- Museum
- Shopping Centre
- Amusement Park
- Water sports
- Health club
- Restaurant
- Bus Stop
- Train station
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals will incur an additional cost. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
House Rules
No smokers please
Please don't wear shoes inside
Please arrive before 10pm on the first night
Respect people and property
Smoking is not allowed.
2 Reviews
December 2017
This guest awarded the host 4 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
February 2017
really liked how using Homestay is so casual and informal. Our host - Christine was awesome. Very friendly, welcoming, and trusting. Would use again if needed.
Host reply
Thanks Hiria, for your generous review. I enjoyed your stay too, so do come again!
How do I book?
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When do I pay?
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