start 30 Aug., end 15 Sept. [last night the 14th; flexible on start and end dates. House within 15 minute-walk of Titirangi village and top of Mt. Atkinson; easy drive to west beaches. recently renovated kitchen and lounge with heat pump; great views of Waitemata Harbour. Large bushy section, great bird watching. Quiet, private, safe; lovely neighbours. Use of master bedroom. Mellow 15-year-old female cat who suns on deck off bedroom; she insists on sleeping with you as she gets cold at night. Mature non-smoker(s) not too fussy about older bedroom and bathroom.