Stafford Villa, is a gracious historic double bay villa one of the original homes in Birkenhead Point, lovingly restored in 1999. The house has many historic architectural features. Member of the New Zealand Historic Trust, and a Heritage House in the Borough of Birkenhead, and is just one step over the harbour bridge from Auckland city centre, and a nine minute ferry ride across the water facing the downtown skyline.

The library is available for guests for morning coffee or pre dinner drinks, books, videos, music, magazines and complimentary access to the Internet for the traveller who wishes to work whilst away from the office or home. The drawing room is an elegant warm sunny room to relax and read, the large bay window overlooks the lower garden, easy access to the verandah, rose garden and alfresco dining. The conservatory is tucked in between the kitchen and the garden. Access to the garden is from the circular Victorian staircase, here you can have a romantic breakfast, afternoon tea or just relax and read.The Garden and Verandah's escape to the fragrance of roses and lavender, enjoy the tranquil and private garden of New Zealand native flora and fauna and abundance of native birds. Relax in the colonial cane furniture with a good book or have a game of garden chess.