We had a great stay at Barb's place. The room had everything we needed for our two week stay: the kitchen was great, there was a big tv and we loved the gas fireplace - so cozy!
Barb was really helpful and gave us great tips on the area. The bus stop was just over a 5 minute walk and it was easy to get to nearby Ponsonby and into the city.
We also enjoyed being able to walk to the beach and the park nearby. We would recommend this place to anyone looking for a great place near the city but also looking for a beach stay.