My boyfriend and I just spent 3 nights at Howard and Joan's and it was a lovely experience.
The house is beautiful and set up on the hill in Wellington. It's a 10 minute walk to the CBD or less than $10 in a cab.
We stayed in the front room in the house and it was bright, spacious and provided you're own space for privacy. The bed was very comfortable and there's a TV in the room.
Howard and Joan as hosts are very welcoming, warm and friendly and gave us a lot of insight into Wellington which definitely came in handy.
I couldn't recommend their place more if you are looking for a somewhere to stay in Wellington.