My husband and I had the pleasure of staying with Nicky and Tony for one month in July 2018. We moved to Wellington from the United States in June and needed a semi long-term, pet-friendly rental while we searched for permanent housing.
From the day we arrived at Nicky and Tony''s house, we felt at home. Not only had they built a gate for our dog, they also stocked the kitchenette with tea, coffee, milk, honey and snacks. Ample bedding, heaters, towels and dishes ensured that we would be comfortable during our stay.
The spacious and cozy layout of our unit enabled us to have a sense of being at "home" - we were able to cook dinner, watch Netflix (unlimited internet here!), do our laundry (washer and drying rack provided) and take our dog to the dog-friendly beach, which is located just 200-300m from the house. Nicky and Tony's house looks directly out to Karaka Bay and the views are quite gorgeous! They also have an adorable and friendly dog named Joey :)
Nicky and Tony also invited us upstairs one night for dinner with friends, which we thoroughly enjoyed (both the food and conversation)! What really made Nicky and Tony stand out, though, was when it came time to apply for a flat they agreed to serve as a reference for us. Having only resided in New Zealand for two months, this act of generosity was invaluable to us, and very much appreciated as it helped us to secure our current flat.
Overall, our stay at Nicky and Tony's place was the best Airbnb experience we've had to date, and we will definitely be recommending them to our friends and family when they come to New Zealand!