Gill was generally a lovely host, and her cottage in Ponsonby -- a very convenient and attractive residential/business area -- was indeed charming. Gill's artistic touch with color, texture and use of space as a landscape designer was everywhere apparent in her home, from the beautiful garden and brick patio to the quality of the linens on the bed. We felt very comfortable and at home there and she went out of her way to help us figure out what to see and do during our NZ stay. Additionally, she did us some favors -- unasked for -- that were kind, thoughtful, and well beyond the duties of an airbnb host.