About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
We have a lovely large house in the central suburb of Ellerslie.
With 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, two lounges over two levels there is plenty of space :)
Enjoy having your own space or join in with us.
We are a fun loving easy going couple that love meeting and helping people.
We are well travelled and love learning about different cultures.
Mia 13yrs old and Katie 10yrs old live with us every second weekend - gorgeous little people that love our Homestay guests.
We also have a cat named Poppy, she is a little shy and a doggy called Jazz who loves cuddles and entertainment :-)
We are close to the bus routes and to the motorway.
If you have a car we are a 20 minute drive to the airport and a 10 minute drive to the city.
CHECK IN 2pm
CHECK OUT 11am
**We have Air Conditioning / Heating system throughout the house**
**SMOKE FREE HOUSE**SMOKE FREE HOUSE**SMOKE FREE HOUSE**
My Pets
Cat, Dog
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our house is located approx 10kms east of the city in the lovely suburb of Ellerslie. Bus stop on the door step, close to cafes and motorway access.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Gym
- Golf
- Library
- Shopping Centre
- Sports arena
- Health club
- Restaurant
- Bus Stop
- Train station
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
House Rules
***Minimum 2 night stay***
Be responsible for your own washing and cleaning up your mess.
NO FOOD OR DRINK ALLOWED IN THE BEDROOMS
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
40 Reviews
March 2024
C’était une vraie bonne expérience d’être chez Verity. Si on revient sur Auckland c’est la qu’on reviendra. Vous pouvez réserver et y aller sans problèmes ! Ils sont au top !
Host reply
March 2024
Verity and Karl were very welcoming into their family. The bedroom was comfortable and adjacent sit room / bathroom / garden well designed and set-up. We shared kitchen space & some meals. A perfect home stay! Ellerslie was an uninspiring suburb accessed by poor public transport and adequate supermarkets. Overall, a highly recommended home away from home. Thanks Verity and family!
February 2024
Verity and her family have been very friendly, hospitable and helpful.
You can't find a better hostJanuary 2024
I cannot recommend Verity's homestay enough! I immediately felt comfortable and at home when I arrived. The room was by far the best room I've stayed in during my time in NZ. The bed was comfortable, the AC was a godsend, and there was ample storage to keep clothes or other belongings. The rest of the house was incredibly clean and functional. There is a downstairs lounge just for the homestay guests with a fridge, microwave, large couch and smart TV. All of this was made even better by how friendly and interesting Verity and Carl are. You can tell they truly care about their homestay guests. Their dog Jazz was also such a joy to play with! I would rate 6/5 hearts if possible!
January 2024
Verity was amazingly kind and helpful. Her home is beautiful and she made us feel welcome and comfortable! Thank you!!
December 2023
A big thank you for the warm hospitality. The warmth upon arrival makes you feel at home. The location is quiet and perfectly connected to central Auckland by bus. The cleanliness is excellent. Thank you Verity and family!
December 2023
Verity is an extraordinary host! Thank you to her and her family for the welcome! I felt very good there. The house is very clean. I loved spending some time there! I recommend!! Thank you Verity
November 2023
Couldnt have found a better place away from home, the home was warm, secure and close by to everything i needed. The good hospitality and company was an absolute bonus. I thank you for the opportunity.
November 2023
Verity (& Karl, Jazz + Poppy) is the best host I could've ever asked for. Moved to NZ & needed a place to stay for 2 weeks before moving into my apartment - my entire stay from start to end was absolutely perfect and I felt beyond welcomed & loved! Verity is the most supportive, sweetest, warmest person you'll meet, she always makes sure that the house is tidy & clean and frequently checks in to make sure everything is okay. The other people staying at her place were super friendly & nice as well, the house itself is beautiful with the common areas & garden, Poppy
is the cutest, cuddly cat & Jazz the dog is my favorite bundle of energy. I'd come back any time if I need a place to stay again in Auckland (also: the bus stop with a connection to CBD is literally right in front of the house which makes the location super handy!) and I miss all of you already! Best experience I could've asked for - thank you so much Verity, you're the absolute best!November 2023
Fantastic people, can’t recommend these folks enough. Super friendly, they make you feel like one of their friends staying for the weekend - or however long you plan to kick around! Honest, laid back and reliable; this is the HomeStay you’re looking for.
How do I book?
Contact the host to check their availability and ask them any questions you have about staying with them. Once the host confirms they’re available for your dates, you can complete your booking.
When do I pay?
Once a host confirms they're available, you can go ahead and pay the 15% booking fee (maximum of 250 $£€ for longer term bookings) using a choice of payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Laser, JCB & PayPal (not available in certain countries). You then pay your host on arrival or as stated by your host on their profile and agreed by you on booking. Please be cautious if a host requests advance payment if its not included on their profile. Our hosts have been advised that if they wish to request advance payment they must make this explicit in their profile. We do not recommend the use of Money gram or Western Union.
When can I share my contact details?
Host and Guest email address, phone number and home address will be exchanged in a confirmation email sent to both immediately after a booking is completed. It's against our policy for Guests and Hosts to exchange direct contact details via our messaging system.