Simon and Richard were fantastic hosts, very welcoming, happy to spend time talking to us and make trip suggestions, etc. Their house is a light and comfortable 1890s weatherboard that has been renovated beautifully. All the amenities were lovely and kept very clean. Ponsonby is a great place to stay, plenty to see and do and eat, and close to the city with easy to the water and to public transport. We had a really nice time there and highly recommend them.