The guest bedroom and dedicated bathroom is on the lower floor of my home. Your bathroom is just a few steps across the hall from the bedroom. The room contains a comfy queen bed made up with quality linen, one large and one small set of drawers, bedside tables, lamps and a large double wardrobe with hangers. Robes are also provided for your use. A folding desk and chair can be set up in the room if needed. The entrance and shared areas of the house are on the same level of the guest room. Kōtare House is a comfortable, stylish home in the heart of Takapuna, on Auckland's North Shore. The guest room and bathroom are on the lower level, and my bedroom and office are on the upper level. People often comment on how quiet and peaceful my house is even though it is close to two main roads. It is light, airy and warm. The atrium lounge has sliding doors to a large deck with quality outdoor furniture and a beautiful garden. You'll be close to central Auckland and the northern and southern motorways. Everything you need is a 5 to 10 minutes walk away, beautiful Takapuna beach, cafes, supermarkets, restaurants, bars, shops, market, cinema, live theatre, bus stop and Akorganga bus station. Kōtare is the Maori name for New Zealand's native sacred Kingfisher. Every year, Kōtare nest in the large palm tree in my garden and have done so for more than 40 years. According to legend, Kōtare promises peace, abundance, warmth, prosperity, and love.