This is a very classy pied a terre in a fantastic city! The apartment is beautifully furnished and very cosy in the winter months. It's a little oasis of calm, right by buzzy Cuba Street with its wealth of coffee shops and cafes.

When I arrived Alison had stocked up with pretty much all the groceries I needed (bread, milk, spreads, muesli) and a huge bowl of fruit. This was just one of many great touches that made this stay feel so luxurious. The apartment was stylish and spotless with a great bed, fluffy towels, toiletries, snug rugs, cool art work and design touches. It has a washing machine but Alison also offered to replace all my linen and towels half way through my stay.

Alison is a great host, she is welcoming, doesn't impose herself but is pretty much always available. I stopped by her gallery to say hi most days and get advice on where to go (thanks for the tip on the kedgeree at the city gallery cafe!). I really loved Olive, Floriditas and Scopa for food, Zealandia was really magical, Te Papa is amazing and the Cable Car & Botanical Gardens offer a peaceful day out. I also maxed out on culture with plays, concerts and ballet using Ticketec as my booking source. Wellington is SO walkable, it's an absolute pleasure.

As you would expect, you can hear some music from Cuba Street at night on weekends but in the week it's completely peaceful and very little noise at all.

I loved the Art Stable and would definitely recommend it and hope one day I can stay again!