Gill’s charming home in Ponsonby is clean & bright & airy. It is beautifully decorated with works of art and other mementos of her travels as well as vases of fresh flowers from the garden. The jasmine hedges were in bloom when we were there and their heavenly scent wafted throughout. The neighbourhood was quiet but it was a short walk to busy Ponsonby Road with its many restaurants and trendy shops. It was a half hour walk to the CBD. Gill puts a lot of thought into the care & comfort of her guests. The bed was comfortable. There was plenty of storage space for our suitcases and a convenient shelf to charge our devices. Each morning Gill provided us with a continental breakfast of coffee, tea, muesli, fresh fruit and delicious New Zealand yogurt. We greatly enjoyed our 2 night stay and highly recommend Gill’s place as a base to explore Auckland.