Matthew & Sayuri were excellent hosts, communicating clearly and promptly, asking me what I'd like left in the kitchen for breakfast (and then providing it down to the last detail), and then, when it was time to check out, allowing me to store my bags in a corner beside the front door for a couple of hours while Sayuri cleaned around them. The bedroom space is delightful, particularly on a sunny morning spent relaxing in the cushy chairs in front of the broad windows, surveying the interesting street scene outside. The location, while at a slight remove from the city, is still relatively convenient. The cable car and the botanical gardens are within easy walking distance. And it's only a 15 minute walk (and a scenic one at that) down to the heart of the CBD...of course, it takes a bit longer (and a bit more effort) to return home, since the climb up Salamanca is fairly steep. Even though the unit is strictly an "entire house" in that it is a stand-alone unit with its own private entrance, it doesn't feel completely separate from the house above, which is occupied by the family. You can hear when they're home and when they're not, and the bathroom and small kitchen are accessible across a hallway, which theoretically the family could use as well (but there was no sign that they did, at least during my stay). Overall, I was very happy with the unit and thought it provided an excellent base for exploring Wellington's many attractions and restaurants.