Rachel is a delight. Her apartment is compact (2BR, 1BA, a single living area, and a charming walled patio) with a fascinating decor I might call sparkly neo-Victorian (although I'm no expert). I loved it! She knows the area well, knows a lot about the things that interest me, namely NZ history and Maori language and culture. When I needed to buy an extra travel bag, she quickly listed three walkable shops in order of their pricy-ness. The flat is just a few blocks from the Te Papa museum and the pickup point for the Weta Workshop tours. This was a perfect choice for me as a single woman visiting from the US.