We are a family of three who have been traveling for the past six months. We've spent the past month driving around New Zealand. We really enjoyed staying at Deirdre's place while we explored Wellington.
The whole family thought this apartment was really cozy and comfortable. After staying in so many airbnbs, we really appreciate places that feel homey and welcoming and this one did it for us. We cook a lot of meals at home. And, although there's no oven, this kitchen was better stocked than my own as far as different ways to cook (electric wok, electric skillet, crock pot, rice cooker, electric grill, toaster, toaster oven, etc). The beds were comfy. The neighborhood is quiet and the shades make the rooms nice and dark, making for a great night's sleep.
The location is great. It's high up in the hills with great views, but it's still pretty close to downtown and the botanical garden. Although, we did have a car. But what we loved most were the little foot paths. It's really easy to get to a whole slew of beautiful paths through the woods. My husband and I really enjoyed running in the hills (and that's saying a lot because I avoid hills like the plague). The forest was beautiful and the views were amazing.
Check-in and check-out were a piece of cake and the internet was great. What more could you want? :-)