Staying at Gill's place was an absolute delight. From the minute I walked past the amazing star jasmine and into her immaculately clean and stylishly kept abode I felt comfortable and at "home", particularly with a beautiful bunch of sweet peas left by my bed, smelling amazing. I didn't see much of Gill as we were both busy but when I did she was charming, lovely and helpful. The breakfast she left for me in the morning was right up my alley - strawberries, yoghurt, muesli, tea - perfect. The area is great (and the house is really close to Ponsonby's lovely restaurants, shops and bars). It was so good having a soak in her old cast iron bath. This was my first experience with Airbnb and I had no idea what to expect - it greatly exceeded my expectations and was so much better than staying in a boring and overpriced hotel! Thanks Gill for your hospitality! I'll definitely be back next time I come to Auckland.