About the Homestay

Modern
  • 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

Minimum stay is for 7 nights

Maximum stay is for 365 nights

Available for given dates

Long stay? If you have a reoccuring schedule where days in the week do not require accommodation, you can unselect those days below. This will inform the host and reduce the price of your stay.

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Bedroom 1 - Twin or King
From $46 NZD per night
Twin Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom shared (with family / other guests)
2 Single Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

This is a large double room with two single beds that can be made into a King size bed. It has a walk in wardrobe and is sunny and bright. The downstairs bathroom is for the use of the guests.

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Air Conditioning
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Carpet / Moquette
  • Mirror
  • Hair-dryer
 1 guest
2 guests
Weekly Price
$380 NZD
$567 NZD
Monthly price
$1,400 NZD
$2,160 NZD
Bedroom 3
From $46 NZD per night
Double Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom shared (with family / other guests)
1 Double Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

This is a large bedroom with Queen size bed on the ground floor with a dresser, desk and chair. It is off the downstairs lounge that has its own fridge, couches etc The downstairs bathroom is for the use of the guests.

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • Air Conditioning
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Carpet / Moquette
  • Mirror
  • Hair-dryer
 1 guest
2 guests
Weekly Price
$380 NZD
$567 NZD
Monthly price
$1,400 NZD
$2,160 NZD
Bedroom 4
From $46 NZD per night
Double Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom shared (with family / other guests)
1 Double Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

This is a standard double room on the ground floor with a dresser, desk and chair. It is off the downstairs lounge that has its own fridge, couches etc The downstairs bathroom is for the use of the guests.

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • Air Conditioning
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Carpet / Moquette
  • Mirror
  • Hair-dryer
 1 guest
2 guests
Weekly Price
$380 NZD
$567 NZD
Monthly price
$1,400 NZD
$2,160 NZD
Bedroom 2
From $46 NZD per night
Double Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom shared (with family / other guests)
1 Double Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

This is a standard double room on the ground floor with a dresser, desk and chair. It is off the downstairs lounge that has its own fridge, couches etc The downstairs bathroom is for the use of the guests.

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Air Conditioning
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Carpet / Moquette
  • Mirror
  • Fridge
  • Hair-dryer
 1 guest
2 guests
Weekly Price
$380 NZD
$567 NZD
Monthly price
$1,400 NZD
$2,160 NZD
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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.

43 Reviews

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    France
    Age 45 - 54

    5 hearts
    January 2025

    Séjour très agréable et convivial, nous étions ravis de séjourner chez Verity et Ralph

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    France
    Age 18 - 24

    5 hearts
    December 2024

    Verity and Karl are very helpful. The rooms are comfortable and clean, and there is a great lounge as well as a lovely garden. If you like cooking your own food they have the perfect kitchen with all tools that you will need. The house is conveniently located, close to bus stops and not far from the city center. Staying in this house for a month was an absolute pleasure!

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    France
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    October 2024

    This is really a terrific Homestay. I adored my stay there.
    Verity and Karl are very friendly, kind, fun and helpful. Their home is lovely.
    The room and common areas are comfortable and clean.
    This Homestay allowed me to have a terrific, stress free arrival and first weeks in New Zealand. I will not hesitate to stay there again if I’m back in Auckland.

    Thank you again Verity!

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    France

    5 hearts
    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 !

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    Homestay Host Family Verity in ,

    Thank you Morgane and Thomas. Have a great time traveling around....hope to see you again :-)

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    Australia
    Age 65 - 74

    5 hearts
    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!

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    Germany
    Age 65 - 74

    5 hearts
    February 2024

    Verity and her family have been very friendly, hospitable and helpful.
    You can't find a better host

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    United States
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    January 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!

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    United States
    Age 55 - 64

    5 hearts
    January 2024

    Verity was amazingly kind and helpful. Her home is beautiful and she made us feel welcome and comfortable! Thank you!!

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    Switzerland
    Age 55 - 64

    5 hearts
    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!

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    France
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    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

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.

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