The host was easy to communicate with and provided good instructions for arriving. In the apartment there’s a binder of helpful information. Leigh welcomed me generously, offered tips about the city, responded to any needs or questions and, during my four-week stay, offered lifts when they were driving into the city centre or Sunday farmers’ market. The hosts live upstairs.
This is a spacious, bright apartment. There’s a big, comfortable bed, and I appreciated the electric blanket some chilly nights. The shower is excellent, the flat-screen TV and DVD player are nice to have, the wireless internet is reliable, and the kitchen is well equipped. I like that recycling is encouraged. Everything works well, and it was a real pleasure to stay here.
It’s about 20 minutes’ walk down to New World Thorndon supermarket and other shops on Molesworth Street, and a 10-minute walk up to Wadestown eateries, takeaways and convenience store. It takes about 40 minutes to walk to Te Papa and a bit less to the I-Site and Library. There is also good bus service, with a stops at the bottom and top of this street.
From the airport, it costs $9 one way on the Airport Express bus and $3.50 cash fare for city bus #14 up to the apartment (two zones).
Thanks for your hospitality, Leigh and Eileen. I had a comfortable and enjoyable stay.