We stayed one night in March and it was like our home. The host are helpful. We had an excellent dinner with good New Zealand wine. The food was so good that we asked for the recipe. We felt no pressure and no rush to check out. Thank Neil and Mike. We will go back next time in Auckland. Serge... More

Although booked at very short notice everything was ready for my arrival and the meals Neil and Mike provided during my stay were really very good, using lots of local produce. Its very well situated for all the local amenities, but it was also nice to just sit out in the garden with a glass of wine and relax. More

I was a bit of a last minute booking, then showed up late and Neil and Mike were super about it! Very lovely place, lovely hosts, lovely room - what else does one really need! Would happily come back when needed in the area, and no matter what kind of person you are, they are very welcoming :) Thanks guys... More

I recently had the pleasure of spending an evening and sharing a meal with Neil & Michael. They both are excellent chefs and the meal comes with much conversation and laughter. These two treat their guests with top class service. Apart from their exquisite cooking, their hospitality makes me want to return. The house is spotless and nothing is left... More

I have just spent four lovely days in Auckland at Neil and Mike's place. Their house is very spacious and comfortable and their garden is a real delight. I had two lovely meals cooked by my generous hosts and also enjoyed having Broadband so I could catch up on all my emails and carry on planning the rest of my... More

Travelling for family illness I found Mike and Neil's place. I really want to keep it a secret but I can't. It was a home away from home, a warm comfortable home owned by two guys who are just super at making you welcome, anticipating your needs,and who I believe should be writing cookbooks as well as cooking.My room was... More

I know it`s taken a bit of time but HERE WE ARE!!! Neil and Mike`s place was (and is) very comfortable indeed. Ours was a large and lovely room. And then there was the extra makeshift room for our UK guest - spacious again! Big bathroom. Huge kitchen area. Great deck and sitting area. Although we didn`t eat with the... More

We stayed with Neil & Mike with are 1.5 y/o daughter and had a great time! Even though our arrival in New Zealand was at Christmas, Neil and Mike were willing to let us stay with them and they even cooked a wonderful Christmas dinner for us! We felt very welcome and at ease in their house. Our daughter was... More

You are at home when you arrive. Smart, knowledgeable conversation, good humor. You must share a meal with Neal and Mike: visually wonderful, exquisitely tasteful. A welcoming garden out back coaxes you away from the city. It is, truly, a homestay. This was the first time when "where I stayed" was one of the highlights of my journey. Harry K More