Carl’s place is a great big villa on a quiet road, with fantastic views across the CBD. It’s a short walk to the local cafes and shops in Ponsonby, and the city centre is also within easy walkable distance. There are lots of nice little touches which make things extra convenient, such as motion sensors on the lights in the hallway and bathroom so you don’t have to blunder around in the dark when you need to attend to your ablutions during the night. We didn’t have time to hang around in the house, but the garden looked great: sun loungers by the pool and lots of space to loaf about. There is also a nice rug in the bedroom which feels soft and comfy on one’s toes.