Meet Brian
Outgoing, Trusting, Responsible
we are an easy going out going family,
When I host guests...
I’m helpful and hands on. I can show them where to go and help them get there.
Family Hobbies
Football, Swimming, Basketball, Car, bike racing, Computer games
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Our home is an almost new 2 story Town house, we are 5 minute walk from
the main town ship of Henderson, 35 minutes from the Auckland International Air port, 25 minutes from Auckland City,
We are a family of 4. Lena 51yrs is Samoan born and lived in New Zealand for over 28yrs, I am Brian62yrs, New Zealand born and a retired professional boat builder, Priscilla 14yrs, is Samoan born and lived in New Zealand since October 2012, She is adopted. Mark 11yrs, is New Zealand born,
We have buses that pass our gate every 15 to 20 minutes that go to Auckland City or the North Shore. % minute walk to the train station which is the main link to almost all centre's around and south of Auckland City except the North Shore. We are 30 minutes from many awesome beaches on both costs, On the west coast, wild surf with black Iron sand, on the East coast, white to golden sands, dead calm or mild surf beaches, trees growing right down to the high water mark. We are close to mainly regional parks and reserves, 3,5 hours drive to the lakes rivers mountains and snow. We have so much beautiful place to visit and enjoy.
I like to cook and bake, so our home is always smelling like a home bakery.
we like to try new and different foods.
We are an easy going caring Christian family.
House Facilities
- Garden
- Bikes for use
- Computer
- Patio
- Barbecue
- Parking
- TV
- Internet Access
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
We are 35 minutes from Auckland International Air port, 25 minutes from Auckland city shopping centre and down town Auckland. We are close to the North Western Motorway, 5 minutes to Westgate Shopping centre, close to busses etc.
Local Area Facilities
- Tennis
- Park
- Gym
- Golf
- Swimming
- Bowling
- Beach
- Cinema
- Library
- Museum
- Shopping Centre
- Amusement Park
- Horse Stables
- Water sports
- Sports arena
- Health club
- Fishing
- Airport
- Bus Stop
- Train station
- Hospital
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
House Rules
Our house rules are treat each and every one in the house the same way as you wish to be treated your self. if you see something that needs doing or picking up don't wait to be asked.. If we all do this then we have a real happy home
Smoking Rules
Your host smokes outdoors only.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
How do I book?
Contact the host to check their availability and ask them any questions you have about staying with them. Once the host confirms they’re available for your dates, you can complete your booking.
When do I pay?
Once a host confirms they're available, you can go ahead and pay the 15% booking fee (maximum of 250 $£€ for longer term bookings) using a choice of payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Laser, JCB & PayPal (not available in certain countries). You then pay your host on arrival or as stated by your host on their profile and agreed by you on booking. Please be cautious if a host requests advance payment if its not included on their profile. Our hosts have been advised that if they wish to request advance payment they must make this explicit in their profile. We do not recommend the use of Money gram or Western Union.
When can I share my contact details?
Host and Guest email address, phone number and home address will be exchanged in a confirmation email sent to both immediately after a booking is completed. It's against our policy for Guests and Hosts to exchange direct contact details via our messaging system.