Ideal space just off Ponsonby Road, very close to all the bars, cafes and shops but also quiet and peaceful. Quick access to the central city too as it's 30 seconds' walk to an InnerLink bus stop which runs every 10 minutes and takes 10 minutes to get to Queen Street (or just walk 2km).

The loft is huge and very private, with lots of windows and skylights for views and airflow. The skylights have flyscreens so can be left open for the night air. Bathroom was very clean and has a great shower. Kitchen is well-equipped with gas and everything you could need.

Bryan and Mary are interesting friendly people and were super welcoming. I feel like they would be happy to fit with as much or as little interaction as you want.

The loft has two double beds, armchair and coffee table, a big world map, and even a desk and chair in front of a window - I could imagine comfortably settling down for a couple of weeks here to write a book or work on a website by day, run down to the beaches of Herne Bay or Grey Lynn Park in the afternoon, and then hit Ponsonby Road by night.

Oh and there's a monstrous Norwegian Forest Cat called Smudgey who is the fluffiest and friendliest thing ever!