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Listing Owner

Member Since 2025

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Independent Scholar or Retired Academic
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Listing Owner

Member Since 2025

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Independent Scholar or Retired Academic
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Live near Auckland's CBD in this classic villa set in generous greenspace

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Rates from NZD $470 | Weekly

House | Private Space
Available Dates:
From June 28, 2026

Description

We enjoy hosting academics (past, present or 'wannabes') and their families (if we have room). We have a loft with three beds on an upper floor of the house which we use for overflow. We are used to hosting our own as well as others' extended family members and we love hearing the stories of others' lives from other countries speaking other languages and practicing other cultural habits.

Private Space Offered

Bedrooms
1

Bathrooms
2

Offices
0

Size
5 m2

Suited For
2

Property Type
House

Availability

From June 28, 2026

Minimum Stay

3 Days | Dates are flexible for this listing

Comments: This is a shared home and we can usually make any arrangement work.

Location

Private Space in a House in Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Closest University

The University of Auckland

Neighborhood

Ponsonby

Nearby Cities

Auckland

Comments: Our home, a classic Ponsonby villa, is close to the CBD but with heaps of space and greenery

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Suburban
  • Historic Home
  • Near Park
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Neighborhood School
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Rental Rates and Terms

Rates from NZD $470 Weekly | Negotiable

Utilities are included

A cleaning service is included

Considerations

The home is suitable for young kids

Ask about bringing pets

Smoking is not allowed

A car is not available

Comments: Steven and Lois live the granny flat at the back of the main house; at least one of our grown sons is usually in residence here along with up to possibly two other roomers. Oh, and we do have a cat - named Michi ('cat' in Quechua)

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Exterior

Garden

Backyard

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Washer

Comments: The house is a shared house. It has a large kitchen and lounge. and a lovely deck overlooking the garden and playing field at the back of the house.

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Listing Owner

Member Since 2025

Trust Score (6)
Independent Scholar or Retired Academic
Connected Member

Listing Owner

Member Since 2025

Trust Score (6)
Independent Scholar or Retired Academic
Connected Member
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