We loved Matt's place. Matt (and his father) were very welcoming and easy-going - and responsive whenever we had questions.
Matt had set us up with a couple of bottle of beers so that we could relax and enjoy the glorious view of the harbour as soon as we arrived. The style and lay-out of the apartment was excellent and we found that we rarely wanted to leave (which was handy, given the wet weather). We fell in love with his quirky coffee table and found out he'd made it himself! (He gave us his top tips for making our own version).
It was a true Wellington experience, and after a week of climbing the many steps up to the house, we felt pretty fit. It was so worth it.
The location is superb. You get to enjoy the view and the very laid back hip vibe of Mount Vic, with lots of fabulous cafes and bars nearby. (Very Tales of the City - Armistead Maupin). An easy stroll to the beach, to Te Papa, to the centre of town, and a nice climb up to Mount Vic viewpoint through wooded trails. We've stayed in Wellington a few times over the years, and this was by far my favourite place. We will definitely be back.