Helen is a gracious and accommodating host. She made sure that I had all I needed during my stay, offered some useful advice on local attractions and sites, and even drove me to my conference venue (which happened to be her place of work, too!)
The space is well equipped and the bedroom cosy in the winter. Make sure you bring some thick socks or slippers though as the tiled floor in the kitchen and bathroom is a bit chilly to walk on. The area is safe, quiet and residential. It's well served by public transport to the city and airport and the Mount Victoria domain is just up the hill if you like walking and views of the city, ocean and Rimutaka Ranges.