I have stayed in many AirBnBs, in Wellington and around the world, so when I say this is one of the very best I have ever stayed in, you appreciate my full meaning. I initially booked for around 6 weeks, and then extended twice, staying a total of three months. I would happily have stayed longer, but understandably there were other guests coming. The flat is on the ground floor, with Michelle and her family living upstairs. They are very friendly and helpful, a pleasure to get to know, and I always felt like I had my privacy as well - the flat has its own direct/private access. The house itself is located in the Wilton Bush area, so you can expect wonderful birdsong throughout the day. I found walking around the bush to be grounding and a slice of paradise. If you stay here, try the red route up to the Flax Clearing - great in the early evening, and go visit the long-finned eels in the nearby river.
I thoroughly recommend Michelle and her flat for anybody who wants to be based near/in Wellington, but also appreciates the wonders of nature. It took me about 45-60min to walk into town, but it's a very pleasant walk, and you can cut through the park for the first 15-20min and talk to the native birds. There is also a nearby train station, bus stop, and a very useful car hire system in Wellington (Mevo), which reduces the travel time to 10min or so. About 10min walk away you will find a large supermarket with everything you could need, and the kitchen is very well proportioned, making cooking easy. The flat itself is spacious, with a large master bedroom and walk-in wardrobe, as well as large bathroom, and roomy kitchen/sitting room. I spent a lot of time here as my visit overlapped with the latest COVID lockdown, and greatly appreciated the beautiful views of nature as I sat and worked in the sitting room. There is also a second bedroom, though I made use of that for storage.
In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend Michelle's flat, and hope you find it as calming and enjoyable experience as I did. I will most certainly try and book it again on my next trip to Wellington.