I absolutely enjoyed my three-week stay at Leonie's place—very homey and quaint. The room included a comfortable bed, large desk, and plenty of storage space. I had lots of room in the fridge/cabinet for my groceries, and both the water filter and air-fryer were just icing on the cake. I think Upper Hutt is a very nice town with a picturesque backdrop, and it actually didn't feel too far away from Wellington via bus and train. What really made my stay worthwhile was Leonie herself—such a pleasant individual and hospitable host. She would cook/offer me food, and give me rides to the grocery store, library, even to the bus stop that was only a few-minutes walk away. We had great conversations, and she really felt like a true roommate. She'll definitely be my go-to host whenever I need accommodation in this part of Te Ika-a-Māui.