You have to drive all the way through Wellington and wind up a steep hillside to get to this place but it is well worth it, especially since it is on a bus route into the city itself. The house is one level with three bedrooms, one of which Silke (zilkeh), the hostess uses for her own. Parking is on the street and tight and the entrance to the house is down two set of steep stairs so this is not the place for the mobility impaired.
But. Once you get in the house is worth it. Silke has the best assortment of foods available for guests that we have experienced and makes 2 refrigerator shelves available. The kitchen is small but very user-friendly. A balcony is inviting to sit on in good weather and a nice place to dry clothes. Internet is very good.
Silke is from Germany, just settling into NZ as her permanent home. She works and has a lot of activities so isn’t home for long periods of time be is a good conversationalist and great source of information.
If you think this is your type of place, go for it; you won’t regret it.