we booked our stay at Berndadette's place for the very last two days of our 15 month sabbatical before we went back home to Berlin. arriving at the house was like a coming home before coming home. we were personally greeted like we were family members that came to visit. so warm and friendly and the homemade scones and tea Bernadette served us for a welcome brought tears to my eyes, because it really felt like coming home to family. but at the same time we had all the privacy that we wanted. the house is beautifully renovated. the sunny veranda a heaven in the middle of Ponsonby. it was extremely quiet, although the amazing restaurants and cafes of Ponsonby are just a few steps aways. the bed is very very comfy, the room spacious and beautifully decorated. one can feel the love that was put into all the details. flowers, fruit, coffee, milk, tea was all there for us when we arrived. this place is a real gem and we would have loved to stay longer. thank you Bernadette and Jonathan!