We had a quick stay with Howard and Joan in the front room of their lovely house. We needed a place to stay before taking the ferry the next day, and wanted a quick overview of Wellington. Their house made for a nice base to walk down to the center of Wellington and we had a great dinner at Havana's upon their recommendation. Be prepared for an uphill walk home, but manageable. We enjoyed lunch in their neighborhood of Brooklyn, which is cute and also has a cinema. They gave a nice manual for the house and surroundings upon arrival, breakfast was a nice spread, and our brief chats were friendly and helpful. Parking is on the street, but we were able to find a spot within a block. They have two rooms for rent, so you may be sharing the bathroom with other guests, we enjoyed meeting and chatting with the other couple staying during breakfast. Overall, a great place to stay while in Wellington with access to the city, but in a nice neighborhood. Thanks for opening your home Howard and Joan!