Jess' home is beautiful and functional - the bedroom is stylish and spacious, with a huge closet and ample space in the house to live comfortably with privacy. The bed and sheets are so comfortable, and I really appreciated having a desk to work on during my stay. There is also a beautiful backyard with greenery and sunshine, and a deck to enjoy an evening wine and sunset from. My stay with Jess happened to overlap into the COVID 19 lockdown, and I was so grateful for Jess' kindness and support for a newly-arrived foreigner in a global crisis. The neighborhood is quiet and friendly, within easy walking distance of shops and easy driving distance of main arterial roads. Being on a little hill, the house has the most incredible views which make you feel so lucky to be in beautiful Aotearoa. Jess was the perfect host; I always felt I had my own space, but she was always available if I needed anything, and free for really lovely interesting conversations. I would recommend staying here without any hesitation, and can't wait to return.