Lynda's home is spacious, well appointed with a really nice bathroom (great shower!). Our room had plenty of furniture so we could unpack, and she even let us store bikes in the shed. Everything you need for a comfortable stay, a great host who is friendly yet let you be independent. Close to buses and Ava station which gets you into the city in 20-30 mins. There are a few shops nearby, and Jackson Street/Lower Hutt for drinks and restaurants. We stayed a whole month while we looked for somewhere permanent, and this was the ideal stopgap. Thank you so much Lynda!