Julie and Chris were so welcoming and friendly. My partner and I stayed for a month while we were house hunting, and when Julie found this out she offered us to extend our stay should we need to, which took the pressure off to find a place before our allotted time at this airbnb ended. So generous! We did find a home, but could have easily stayed longer as this space really feels like your own.
The lounge gets heaps of sunlight, but there's still central heating and a heater for those rainy winter days. The bed was so comfy-we slept like rocks every night. Even though they live above you, you don't really notice until night time when you hear their footsteps. But it's not loud enough to wake you up early in the morning, so rest assured you won't be startled awake by some external noises. We did put our electric blanket on the bed for those colder nights, but they do give you a heater that would work just as well. They also shared their washing machine and provided laundry powder, which made it that much easier on us. The kitchen has a little oven and stove top that we used for soup and eggs nearly everyday. But takeout isn't out of reach either- 5 min drive to Tawa shops and 7 min to Porirua city centre. There's a forest area about a 5 min walk away, so a good nature hike is right there. We rarely saw anyone else there, which made it feel like our own forest, and that was really special. The neighbourhood itself is quiet, so it's the perfect place to be if you want to be in Wellington without the pollution and noise.
Overall, we felt really comfortable at Julie's place. Living there was so easy; you have everything you need right there. And if you need anything, Julie is happy to help! If you're wondering if you should book it, just go for it. We almost lost our chance to book as others were considering this spot too-it's popular for a reason. Don't waste any time, it might not be available if you do! And I compared the other options around, and if you want your own space without having to share a bathroom or kitchen, for an affordable price, this is it! :)