we (family with 2 kids, 8 & 6) arrived to Wellington area for 4 nights.
our stay at Swan family home was simply great.
Both Stand and Carol treated us as if we are part of their family - let us use any part of the house as if it is ours, played with the kids (as much as it was possible since our kids were pretty shy...) and tried enterteining them.
also they helped us a lot with ideas for sees and dos (we used part of the suggestions only due to the fact we stayed for 4 nights only in this area).
we had few times we had long discussions about travelling and general ways of life, it was great also from this perspective to meet such nice people.

the house is great, warm and welcoming. great garden, great facilities (kitchen/shower/rooms).
also the neighbourhood is very nice and quiet - house is 2 minutes walking from the beach and from bus to Wellington (if needed). by car it is ~25 minutes to center of Wellington, by bus probably more.

we highly recommend staying with Stan and Carol.