Had a lovely stay at Sarah’s beautiful home in the pretty Ponsonby neighbourhood! The house is clean, spacious, and located a five minute walk from Ponsonby Street’s array of restaurants and cafes, and a 25-30 minute walk from the centre of Auckland.
The bed is comfy, the shared bathroom facilities are clean and modern, and the street is quiet. If you’re a light sleeper, a pair of earplugs may be a good idea, as the house has wood floors and the occupants sometimes rise early (I only noticed this one morning though, most likely because my sleep was messed up due to jet lag!)
I had dinner at Gusto Italiano at the top of the road, and breakfast at nearby Dizengoff’s and definitely recommend both!
As I only had three days in Auckland and therefore quite a packed schedule, I only really used the house as a place to sleep and shower, and so I only really saw Sarah and her housemates in passing. But everyone was very friendly and welcoming, and if you’re an animal lover, or missing your pets at home, this is definitely the place for you! There are definitely worse ways to be welcomed to an Airbnb than by tiny kittens staring up at you, or by a beagle showing an immense interest in your bags :)