The home itself, the location, and the gracious and generous host combined to make our two weeks at Fiona‘s Airbnb a pure delight.
The house and garden could be featured in Architectural Digest. The design is modern, light, airy, and so comfortable. The location in the Ponsonby section of upscale Grey Lynn neighborhood is quiet and conveniently located close to downtown.
One Sunday we went exploring and easily walked to the Sky City Tower in the central business district. There is a Countdown supermarket a few blocks away. There are restaurants, bars, and clubs close by and the nightlife is vibrant. We suggest dinner at Pane e Vino (try the lasagna and Tiramisu) or for lunch get a Reuben sandwich at Daily Bread. Just two blocks away is the Covert Theater, a local improv club that was really fun.
What made our stay really special was our host, Fiona. She warmly welcomed us and generously shared her beautiful home. We were able to prepare food, lounge in the garden, or watch entertainment on TV. She advised us on what to see and do, and shared insightful conversation. We occasionally ate together and she did all this while being sure to respect our privacy.
We had a wonderful introduction to Auckland.