Te Rukutai

Don was great at communicating, always asking if everything was ok and if we needed anything. Lovely place to stay, very clean and in a great location! Would definitely return!

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Don is the perfect host. We felt welcome, looked after and very comfortable. It was very quiet and the bed was very good. The location is perfect to explore the east of Auckland. Bus stop near the house. Beach and Lookout a short walk... A great place to stay.

The location was perfect and overall it was a brilliant experience. We only have good things to say at the place we stayed at and we’d definitely recommend for anyone who is traveling to Auckland to give Rate Te Rukutai a go 😊

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For you fans of " This is Spinal Tap" the facilities AND the host gets an "ELEVEN". Welcoming, clean, everything we needed.

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Ich habe mich super wohl gefühlt. Ich kam abends in AL an. Don, der Gastgeber holte mich als Alleinreisende an der Bushaltestelle im Zentrum ab. Er ist sehr nett und zuvorkommend und um seine Gäste besorgt. Die untere Etage ist für due Gäste, er wohnt oben. In der Küchenzeile gibt es Kaffee, Tee, Wasser und eine frische Flasche Milch. Sehr gute Lage und zu Fuss zur Bushaltestelle gibt es einen panoramareichen Weg ca 10 min. Der Bus geht regelmäßig direkt ins Zentrum. Die ruhige Lage und das weiche bequeme Bett sind perfekt.

The space feels so warm and homey, and Don is the friendliest host—so welcoming and easy to chat with. The location is also great, with buses nearby and parking available if you’re driving. So many restaurants just down the road with a beautiful beach in any weather, but honestly, it’s so cosy here you’ll just want to stay in and relax.

The location couldn’t be better: close to Mission Bay and easy access to buses or parking if you’re driving. Such a peaceful, homey spot with a truly welcoming host!

If you’re looking for a place that instantly feels like home, this is it. From the moment you arrive, Don makes you feel right at home. He’s genuinely one of the friendliest and most welcoming hosts you could hope for—always up for a great chat and happy to share local tips (make sure to ask him about his favourite coffee spot, it’s a good one!). The space itself has such a warm, homey feel—beautifully put together, calm, and instantly comfortable. Mission Bay is just down the road, and its lovely no matter the weather—perfect for a walk along the beach or a lazy afternoon people-watching by the water. There are plenty of restaurants nearby too, but honestly, the Airbnb is so cosy and relaxing that you might just find yourself staying in and ordering some Uber Eats instead. It’s also super convenient to get around—there’s a bus stop just down the road if you’re exploring without a car, but if you’re driving, there’s plenty of space to park right on site. Everything about this place just makes life easy. It’s the kind of stay that makes you want to slow down, unwind, and linger a little longer every time.

Great place to stay. Owner was friendly and easy to communicate with.

This was another wonderful stay, and I know it definitely won’t be my last. Don is not only an outstanding host but also one of the warmest and most welcoming people I’ve ever met—he makes you feel instantly at home. The space is spotless, peaceful, and so thoughtfully set up, and those views still take my breath away no matter how many times I see them. There’s something really special about waking up here and watching the sunrise—it never gets old. The location is ideal too: while the bus stop is close by, I love taking the walk through the memorial park down to the waterfront. It’s such a beautiful way to start or end the day.

Don is an absolute legend—the best host I’ve ever had! The space is spotless, peaceful, and beautifully set, and the views are simply breathtaking. Waking up to those morning sunrises is truly worth it. The property’s location couldn’t be better: there’s a bus stop just down the road, but I highly recommend a stroll through the memorial park down to the waterfront—it’s definitely worth the walk.

Don was a great host; very attentive and the space nice and private and comfortable.

Pretty much as others have already described. But would like to add our thanks to Don for going out of his way to help out when parking near the beach was next to impossible due to a half marathon race.

lots of different options for coffee and tea in the morning, with choice of real milk for this

Clean and comfortable with enough utensils to prepare light meals, coffee and teas supplied, super comfortable bed and exceptional host, no kidding!

We had a truly wonderful stay at Don’s place in Auckland. From the very beginning, Don was exceptionally communicative, answering all our questions and ensuring we felt welcome. He went above and beyond, adding thoughtful touches like a personalized car park spot and other small details that made our stay even more special. The location is beautiful, and Don’s attentiveness to our needs made everything seamless. We highly recommend Don’s place to anyone visiting Auckland—it’s a perfect home away from home! Thank you, Don, for your hospitality! Let me know if you'd like any changes!

Don was an attentive and friendly host but left us our privacy at the same time. Lovely room, great location for Mission Bay beach and restaurants.

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Very comfortable room in the basement of the owner's house. Well equipped with all different sorts of coffee and tea facilities. Don is a super friendly host who really cares about his guests.

Don, the host, went above and beyond in making me feel safe as a solo female traveler. He definitely looks out for his guests in a kind yet unobtrusive way. The location was easily accessible to getting around Auckland and not too far of a walk down to a nice beach.

Great communication from owner .. had everything you need for comfortable easy stay and central location in nice area.

The host Don was really nice and welcoming. He made sure we were well taken care of during the stay. The personal touch with the welcome card and allocated parking spot with my name was really cute. Highly recommended and would definitely consider staying there again when we visit Auckland next time.

We liked everything, from the warm welcome to the very nice and comfortable accommodation. Don was extremely helpful, driving us downtown Auckland and sharing very helpful info and tips. We absolutely loved out stay!

Great location for me, place was very clean with pretty much everything I needed. Don got me soy milk and English tea specially which was great. Super comfy bed and very spacious areas.

Would have loved a small desk in the room to work from and have private meetings

The accommodation was very reasonably priced and comfortable, and the provisions were very generous. Still and sparkling water was supplied, plenty of milk, coffee grounds (plunger) or Nespresso pods, and a machine were also provided. There were plenty of tea options too. The very pretty Mission Bay is a short drive away! ( about 20 min to walk). Don the host was also very friendly and helpful!

no breakfast supplied

Comfortable and clean. Don was an amazing host and went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable and helped us see the sites that we wanted around Auckland. Complete privacy offered while we were in his house. Best B&B experience yet!

More opportunity to make your own food would be nice but the house doesn’t really have the opportunity for that. There is a table, toaster, kettle, fridge, and coffee making equipment (with milk in the fridge). There’s a Nespresso machine and pods for a quick coffee but we LOVED the French press and Nespresso milk fridge.

What an absolute find- classy, convenient and comfortable From the moment we arrived Don made us feel right at home. From the spacious bedroom to modern bathroom everything was spotless and clean. We felt genuinely welcome from the moment of arrival, more so than any other B&B we have visited previously. Highly, highly recommended!

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Don was an excellent communicator and went over and above to make sure we were well set up. Very comfortable bed, delightful personal touches for our special weekend. Private. Great location close to beaches.

Fantastic quiet location at a reasonable price, highly recommended.