Summary:
This charming 2-bedroom villa by Zodiak Stays is the perfect base to experience vibrant Ponsonby while enjoying the comforts of a well-appointed home. Shopping, bars, and dining on the iconic Ponsonby Road are just 220m (2 min walk) away! The Viaduct and Queen Street are also only a 10 min drive.
Important - make sure to read through the Other Things to Note section below. We have a lot of useful information there that is essential to know for your stay.
The Space:
When you arrive at this stunning Victorian villa by Zodiak Stays, you'll walk in to a large open-plan living area. Complete with a dining table with enough room for 4, a lounge area with plenty of comfy seating, and a smart TV with all your favourite apps. There is a fire place that can be used as well! Please note firewood is not provided. This can be purchased at mitre 10 or a dairy.
The kitchen is perfect for those who want to cook their own meals during their stay. It has full-sized appliances, all the utensils and pots and pans you could need and plenty of counter space. Across from the kitchen is a closet containing a washer and dryer which are both free for your use!
Upstairs* you'll find both of the bedrooms and the bathroom. Both bedrooms have queen-sized beds with fresh white linens and plenty of closet space for your belongings. One bedroom has a small balcony that faces the backyard.
* The stairs are steep and the steps are quite large. Please keep this in mind when booking.
Out the back is an awesome patio area and backyard. Great for hanging out and getting some rays and fresh air!
Here at Zodiak Stays, we provide our guests with free unlimited WIFI, towels and bed linen, as well as a welcome pack of starter amenities, and we use a high quality cleaning company so the apartment will be perfect for your arrival.
There is a free parking space allocated to this property. It is located on the street over from where you're staying but the property can be accessed from the car park.
We have all the amenities and facilities you will need to make your stay in Auckland as comfortable as possible:
- Free WiFi - Super fast and unlimited!
- Coffee, tea, sugar, salt & pepper
- Shampoo, body wash and conditioner
Guest Access:
Guests will have access to the entire property.
The Neighborhood:
Everything you need is within walking distance from the apartment! Here are some suggestions for things to see and do on your visit to Auckland:
Ponsonby – If you head West of the CBD, you will find the Ponsonby area. There is old colonial-style architecture there, many great stores for shopping, restaurants, bars, and cafes. Some of the best restaurants in Auckland are here, especially great for fine dining as this is an up-market area of Auckland.
Karangahape Road (a.k.a 'K' Road) - If you head up the hill on Queen Street, you'll eventually reach K Road, where you'll find Auckland's alternative night scene. Many great bars, live music, shisha cafes, and cheap takeaways are what K Road is known for.
The Viaduct - the best bars and restaurants in the city! The New Zealand Maritime Museum is here, as well as Silo Park where you can watch outdoor films for free in the evening. You can also catch ferries from here to the amazing islands in the Hauraki Gulf like Waiheke, Tiritiri Matangi, and Rangitoto, as well as go on a whale and dolphin safari.
Federal Street - next to the Sky Tower (you can't miss it!) There are a lot of really nice bars and restaurants and cafes in this street, as well as the Sky City Casino and of course the Sky Tower. Dine at the top of tower at restaurant with the best views in Auckland, and jump off the Sky Walk to get down
Aotea Square - Auckland's cultural centre. Surrounding the square you'll find the Town Hall, Aotea Centre, Event cinemas, and two theatres (The Civic and the Q). The square itself is a nice place to people watch and sip some coffee. An ice-rink is the main attraction here during winter.
Albert Park, Art Gallery and the Museum - Albert Park is a lovely place where you can chill and read, and the Auckland art gallery is next door on Wellesley Street. If you keep walking up Wellesley Street, past Auckland University, and across Grafton Road, you will eventually find Auckland Domain which is the biggest park in Auckland and has the Auckland War Memorial Museum, as well as an amazing botanical garden.
Parnell - Known for it's variety of dining options, boutiques and galleries. Also many cool bars to check out. Non Solo Pizza is highly recommended if you're after great food, cocktails and buzzing atmosphere (for a mature crowd). Load up on fresh fruit and veg and enjoy a variety of food stalls every weekend at 545 Parnell Road is La Cigale - French Farmer's Market! There are also footpaths and bike trails that lead across the parklands of Auckland Domain.
Apart from these mini adventures, Queen Street (main street the city) is filled with shops, bars, cafes, restaurants, live music venues, and more! Make sure you explore High Street as well, which lies just parallel to Queen Street. That whole area is very nice to walk, relax, or dine out in, and tends to be a bit cheaper than Queen Street if you want to do some shopping.
If you want to explore further Auckland then you can take a walk towards the Viaduct from the apartment. There you will find Britomart station. (Bus and train)
Getting Around:
The best way to get around Auckland is by driving or catching an Uber.
Other Things to Note:
Monthly Stays: We have a 10% discount factored into the price if you book for 28 nights or more.
Stairs: The staircase inside the house are quite steep and large steps. Please be mindful of this when booking.
Both bedrooms and the bathroom are upstairs. This property is not suitable for people with limited mobility.
Fireplace: Please note firewood is not provided. Guests can purchase if they choose to use the fireplace. Firewood can be purchased at Mitre 10 or a dairy.
Key Pick-Up: Keys will be in a lockbox located at the property. We will send you full check-in instructions on the morning of your arrival date.
Parking: There is a free carpark allocated to this property. It is located on the street over. Property can still be accessed from the carparking space.
There is also free street parking. 2‑hour restrictions only apply Monday–Friday, 8 am–6 pm. Street parking is free after 6 pm on weekdays and all day on weekends.
Personal Check-ins: We can arrange for someone to meet you at the property for a $85 fee. Please inquire before booking to check availability - we will need at least two days notice to guarantee someone can meet you.
Check-in Time: Check-in time is after 3pm. If you need to check-in earlier, then please double-check with us first so we can confirm availability.
Luggage Storage: We cannot offer luggage storage inside the property but we can recommend The Luggage Hotel on Princes Wharf.
Amenities: We provide a starter pack of amenities to last you the first few days of your stay: 450ml shampoo and conditioner, 450ml bodywash, 4x tea/coffee, 3x toilet paper rolls, 1 pack of laundry powder, 1 pack of dishwashing powder, dishwashing liquid, cleaning spray and wipes, but you will need to purchase your own amenities after these run out. Please do not take the large refillable bottles provided as we’ll need to charge for replacement.
Linens: We provide a full set of linens for each bed, a hand towel, face cloth and shower towel per guest. Extra linens can be provided for a fee. Please inquire before your stay.
Checkout Time: Checkout time is at 10am.
This is a professionally managed property by Zodiak Stays so you can expect the very best in service, but please note it is not a serviced property.
Interaction with Guests:
I give my guests space but am available when needed.
Our office hours are Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm NZ time and we will try to respond to your messages/email as soon as possible. You will be provided with an emergency 24/7 maintenance number as well in case you need that outside of our regular office hours.
