My boyfriend and I stayed with Fiona for 3 nights, and we had a wonderful time. She was a great host, even picked us up in the city center when we arrived. She also took some time to help us plan our trip through the rest of New Zealand. We really appriciated her invaluable tips. Above all, she's a really warm and kind person who makes you feel at home. In the weekend, she even cooked us a delicious breakfast.
About the accomodation itself, we have nothing but good things to say. It's a spacious house, very neat and tidy, very clean. You're free to use the kitchen and the view from the deck was beautiful. It's located in a nice and safe neighbourhood.
The only downside is the distance from the city. It's pretty far away. There's a ferry very closeby, though, that takes you to the city in about 30 minutes. But it only goes on weekdays between 7am and 6:50pm. The bus takes at least an hour. So if you don't have a car, it's not that easy to get to the city during the weekends and in the evening.
Overall, we had a very good time staying with Fiona, she'll do everything to make your stay a great experience. We definitely recommend her place. Thank you very much, Fiona!