I really enjoyed this house, it was quaint with a feel of colonial Auckland. The neighborhood is fun, hip and you can find any kind of shop, restaurant or bar. Brian is very knowledgeable and helpful about what to see in Auckland and New Zealand in general. Mary is very friendly and welcoming and Smudgey the cat was very sweet. The stairs are steep and difficult to get up with a suitcase and the bathroom is all the way at the bottom of the stairs. This is not great is you have to go to the toilet in the night. The kitchen is only available for breakfast like a traditional Bed and Breakfast. The garden was lovely, the kitchen fully equipped and the location really great. I highly recommend Ponsonby.