A great experience in the quiet calm of Island Bay area, but with frequent No:1 busses nearby to Central Wellington (~20 minutes) if you choose to have a car-free day. The hosts were an amiable busy family, but still with plenty of time to ensure that everything was fine. We especially liked the reasonably nearby shops and the Original BYO Thai restaurant where we had some super, tasty but not OTT meals.
Enjoy!