Maison de Rose

First of all it didn’t specify if it was a n Airbnb or motel. Very disappointed to find it was an Airbnb an old house with damp smell and you share the flat with an owner that wouldn’t leave you alone. Adding to the disappointment it has no mobile phone reception at all and my work relies on phone. For this two bedroom flat, 264.50 dollars were charged five days prior and we drove more than 600ks to pick up our daughter from uni and just to stay for the night so we can hit the road early the next day. He said to allow our daughter to stay extra $50 will be charged. I argued and agreed daughter won’t stay. He said he didn’t like my attitude and therefore five minutes into checking in police were called and we were trespassed and evicted or we would be arrested. We had no choice but to drive another 600ks to the comfort of our own home. Very upsetting experience and I would never recommend this place. Stay as far as possible.

First positive, Robert the owner not only very welcoming accommodating and helpful (offered some ideas for dining etc), was also very COVID conscious stuck strictly to the rules which gave you a sense of well being that comes from knowing no corners were cut. We stayed in the twin room apartment, was large and fitted out for the long stay with a good kitchen own laundry facilities, large lounge come dining room. Ideal for 3 people or two couples you could be as fully self catering as you chose to be. The room had a patio with a great view down a natural forest gully and beyond where we saw Wood Pigeons and listened to Tui, a great place to sit and have your early morning coffee or evening drink. There was a pool which we didn't use, the room at gardens were a delight, Robert showed us the one bedroom apartment again ideal for two suitable for a long stay. Would not hesitate to recommend this to anyone if you are staying in Auckland it is a little out of the way but being able to sit at the end of the day with a great view, privacy and relaxing atmosphere well worth it.