If you don't know it, Ponsonby is the trendy arty area with more good cafes and restaurants than you would expect in Auckland.
The house is a lovely old villa at the front with a very smart modern extension at the rear. There is a tiny steep stair then a very long L shaped room with a bed in each leg so it is almost two private areas. The bathroom was only for our use, which was nice (Although not always like this)
Bryan was very helpful and a great host.