After 30 hours of travel with little no sleep, it was a blissful experience to fall into bed in Bryan and Mary's loft! They have a lovely home central to all things Ponsonby and a quick bus to the city center. Their cat Smudgey was super friendly and their hospitality was much appreciated. It is a tidy, comfy, and well lit home. Knowledgeable about Auckland and NZ at large, these two were essential in helping me get sorted for a year of backpacking. I couldn't have picked a more perfect stay for my first three nights in this country.