Christine and her family were very welcoming! Christine was basically like a second mother to us, always asking about our day and how we were getting along with our studies in Wellington. She even got worried that we weren't eating enough at one point! It was always so nice chatting to John, Laura and her husband in getting to know the area more. Laura and her husband even offered to take us to the airport when checking out. They are a truly lovely family and, I have no doubt that we would be welcomed there if we visited Wellington again.

It was our first time staying in a shared home but it never felt like our privacy was being intruded on. The rooms provided were more than enough for us. They were decorated beautifully and had lots of space to feel at home. The location of the house was perfect for getting around to places, being extremely close to bus stops, the cable car and a few paths if you were willing to walk.