Top 10 Airbnb Vacation Rentals In Ponsonby, New Zealand - Updated 2024

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Ponsonby is a very hip and exciting city in New Zealand. Known for its exclusive boutiques, chic cafes, trendy restaurants, and fine dining options, Ponsonby is a gorgeous suburb. In fact, Ponsonby is actually called the hippest strip in all of New Zealand. Also, this city is every foodie’s dream. It has mouthwatering taco trucks, luxurious restaurants, seafood bistros, delicious burger joints, and upscale cocktail bars. Ponsonby really does have it all. If you’re planning a trip to this amazing city with your better half or your friends, make sure to scroll down and have a look at some of the top Airbnb vacation rentals in Ponsonby, New Zealand.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on February 07, 2024.

1. Vibrant villa with modern facilities (from USD 291)

This three-bedroom villa has all the modern facilities that you need. It has a flat-screen television with Netflix, high-speed Wi-Fi, and an outdoor entertainment area. It also has an elegant and spacious living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining table, one large bathroom, and a deck with outdoor furniture. There is also an outdoor dining area, which is perfect for Sunday brunches. To top it all, the place is just a short walk away from shops, restaurants, cafes, and clubs.

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Auckland, New Zealand
1.71 km (1.1 mi) from Aotea Square
141 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
ENTIRE HOME 3 Beds 5 Guests 3 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 5

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
much better than hiring a city apartment with small balcony
lots of period details great light and super comfortable
comfortable accommodation for 5 adults with 2 doubles and one single bedroom
Cleanliness:
the house was clean and very warm
the place was clean tidy and comfortable
very clean with all you need for a comfortable stay
Host:
eric&jason are very good host
the hosts are incredibly helpful and easy to contact
the people are friendly and genuine the landscape is wonderful
jason and eric are excellent hosts
eric and jason were superb hosts - super communicative and helpful above and beyond
Location:
fantastic location in the heart of ponsonby
the location was wonderful too
great house in amazing location
wonderful house in a perfect location everything in walking distance at the best neighborhood
stylish house in a great location
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2. Private guest suite in a lush garden (from USD 88)

This cute and cosy one-bedroom suite is nestled in the middle of a lush garden and adjacent to a peaceful natural reserve. It is ideal for a couple who is looking to spend some quality time together. Since this property is just a short walk away from Ponsonby Road, it is centrally located too. With a cosy living room, a spacious bathroom, and outdoor area, this place is absolutely perfect for two. Clean and green, this place has everything you can ask for!

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Auckland, New Zealand
1.88 km (1.2 mi) from Aotea Square
321 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
Entire guest suite 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
the room is sparkling clean modern and inviting
spotlessly clean convenient to all ponsonby has to offer would definitely use again
great location and lovely clean place so stay
Host:
stay here great hosts
Location:
lovely room and great location in central ponsonby
lovely place in great location
a perfect room for a central auckland get-away
new flat so well appointed; a short walk to ponsonby rd and nicve outlook to the local park
a really nice place to stay in a top notch location
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3. Stylish and private apartment near popular establishments (from USD 79)

All the popular restaurants, bars, and cafes are just one minute away from this one-bedroom apartment. Since it’s near many establishments, the place has a great location. The place is private and self-contained and situated in the heart of Ponsonby. It has chic interiors with a vibrant decor. It’s quite spacious too. You and your better half are going to love this place with its fully equipped kitchen, living room, bedroom with a comfortable king-sized bed, and fancy bathroom.

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Auckland, New Zealand
1.62 km (1.1 mi) from Aotea Square
42 reviews   Wifi Available
Entire loft 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
good wifi spacious and a lovely gesture with a pantry with a few goodies
loved this apartment it's exactly how it looks in the photos
Cleanliness:
everything was very clean
the apartment is very comfortable clean and nicely decorated
this is a great place clean functional hospitable and comfortable
great location and a clean and cool space
Host:
the host is quick to respond and very thoughtful
louise was kind enough to give us a warm welcome when we first arrived
louise was responsive to emails throughout the stay and left us to enjoy the place to ourselves
fantastic absolutely great studio to stay louise was extremely accommodating thoughtful and kind as a host
super comfortable and welcoming with a polite host that left me alone to enjoy my stay
Location:
really liked the place & location
could not be closer to all that is a good about central auckland
great location to stay as restaurants and shops literally at the doorstep
great space and fantastic location
great central location - check-in was very easy
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4. Elegant and homely guest suite for you and your family

Think of this place as your home away from home. This two-bedroom guest suite has a kitchenette that is equipped with a microwave and small fridge, but since it is within walking distance to popular eateries and cafes, you don’t have to think twice about cooking. You and your family will absolutely love this place with chic interiors and a homely vibe.

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Auckland, New Zealand
2.55 km (1.6 mi) from Aotea Square
200 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
Entire guest suite 2 Beds 4 Guests 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 4

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
a well situated private space with great amenities including newly renovated bathroom
the rooms are beautifully decorated wifi works very well cable tv & even netflix are available
so many amenities comfortable bed and heat pump to keep your warm
comfortable and cozy with lots of extra touches
Cleanliness:
very clean and comfortable beds
space is clean and linens beds comfortable
beautiful clean and just great
was very quite and spotlessly clean
nuala's place was very clean comfortable and cosy
Host:
friendly and helpful hosts
they really were superb hosts
they were kind welcoming and accommodating
nuala & pat where great hosts and made us feel very welcome at their place
nuala was such a great host and met us on arrival
Location:
awesome location within 50m of ponsonby strip
great location and beautiful space
amazing place in a perfect location
and in a brilliant location
the location was great a quick walk to the shoppes restaurants and bus
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5. Gorgeous garden studio for those seeking privacy (from USD 106)

This one-bedroom garden studio is detached and self-contained so you and your better half can enjoy your privacy. It has everything that you need. It comes with chic and vibrant interiors, a kitchen, a sofa, and a dining table for two. It is just a short walk to popular eateries, clubs, and fine-dining restaurants so you never have to worry about ordering in. Don’t forget to enjoy the beauty of nature while sipping your morning coffee on the bench in the garden.

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Auckland, New Zealand
1.78 km (1.2 mi) from Aotea Square
536 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
ENTIRE RENTAL UNIT 1 Bed 2 Guests 0 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
huge space and good wifi for early am zooms
wow the space is stylish quiet and comfortable
loved the bedding - the duvet made it difficult to get out of bed in the morning
quiet but convenient location lovely breakfast amenities good bed
super clean loads of space and complimentary breakfast included
Cleanliness:
spotless comfortable and private
spotlessly clean private entrance plenty of space
charming comfortable and very clean
property is very private quiet clean and modern
great place to stay very clean
Host:
really friendly hosts too
hosts were lovely and helpful
peter was a lovely host
great hosts and great value
the hosts are very charming and welcoming
Location:
amazing location close to ponsonby
nice location right in the middle of a lovely neighborhood
perfect location quite street but so central to ponsonby
awesome spot unreal location and walking distance to town
excellent location in ponsonby with so much within walking distance
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6. Large villa with a private deck (from USD 212)

Though the street this house is located on is nice and quiet, Ponsonby Road is just a short walk away. It’s safe to say that you get to enjoy the best of both worlds. However, the highlight of this villa is the deck, which is the perfect place to soak up the sun. This spacious three-bedroom villa has a really nice living room, a large dining room, a fully equipped kitchen, and one bathroom. Clean, comfortable, and well lit with natural light, this place will be your home away from home.

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Auckland, New Zealand
2.14 km (1.4 mi) from Aotea Square
136 reviews   Wifi Available
ENTIRE HOME 4 Beds 6 Guests 3 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 6

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
comfortable beds and great amenities in the kitchen and bathroom
comfortable beds clean bathroom excellent heating system reliable internet great coffee
the beds were comfy and with nice linen
great comfy beds good indoor outdoor space
the beds were very comfortable
Cleanliness:
it was also clean and tidy
it was clean bright and had everything you could need
nice and clean great lounge space
the villa is beautifully clean stylish and well appointed
it's super clean and cosy and love the finishing touches
Host:
sharon and gretchen are lovely hosts
the hosts were very responsive and even provided great tips and recommendations
gretchen is a lovely host
sharon was also extremely responsive which was great
host was great to deal with - friendly helpful and quick to respond
Location:
amazing villa close to everything
a beautiful quaint villa walking distance from ponsonby
easy walking distance to ponsonby shops
great location and super cute place to stay
the location at ponsonby is awesome
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7. Chic and stylish flat in the heart of the city (from USD 3034)

A short distance from Ponsonby Road, this flat is ideal for people who are looking for someplace central. As soon as you walk in, you will fall in love with the chic decor and the classy interiors with a slight pop of colour. The apartment is basically picture-perfect. This one-bedroom flat has a spacious living room, a small dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a shared courtyard area.

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Auckland, New Zealand
1.58 km (1.0 mi) from Aotea Square
432 reviews   Wifi Available
ENTIRE RENTAL UNIT 1 Bed 3 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 3

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
great place in a fantastic location no a/c but good ventilation and bedroom fan
dominic was very welcoming and prepared the apartment with the heater so we could be warm
Cleanliness:
very clean and tidy place to stay
comfortable and clean accommodation
clean and tidy and a relaxing space
space was clean stylish and well lit
clean modern and off street parking what more could you ask for
Host:
owner is friendly and very helpful
dominic is a great host
great hosts very helpful thanks
trendy place and great host
very helpful and responsive host
Location:
amazing location near posonby central
amazing close to central ponsonby
super central location and very stylish accommodation
excellent accommodation very central location
very close from ponsonby central and you can pretty much walk everywhere
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8. Cute and chic grey-themed cottage

This grey-themed cottage is rather unique. With grey exteriors and interiors and a pop of colour here and there, this property is stylish. It comes with one bedroom, a spacious and chic living room, a small kitchen, a dining area, a big bathroom. It is perfect for two. There is also a private courtyard with outdoor furniture, which makes it a nice place to spend a sunny afternoon lounging about. Close to Ponsonby Road, this cottage is centrally located.

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Ponsonby, Auckland, New Zealand
1.75 km (1.1 mi) from Aotea Square
226 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
Entire guesthouse 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
a lovely welcoming and comfortable stay at gray cottage - we had a fantastic time in auckland
the place was spacious very livable and immaculately clean with modern comfortable furniture and decor
Cleanliness:
sparkling clean and comfortable
it was exceptionally clean and comfortable
amazing place clean and tidy
the house is well stocked clean and comfortable
such a beautiful clean cosy stylish place to stay
Host:
hosts were very pleasant and helpful
very responsive willing host
a very thoughtful host
anita is such a gracious host
anita was a superb host and went the extra mile to help us with our travel plans
Location:
amazing location and set up
great location as well
great location for exploring auckland
great place and location
beautiful place in a great location
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9. Spacious room for two

For those of you who are looking for a place that is clean, comfortable, central, and very affordable, this one-bedroom unit is just perfect. Though it is a room in a fully functional home, guests have private access to their room through gorgeous French doors. The room is spacious, the bed is comfortable, and the bathroom is big too. Within walking distance from popular restaurants, clubs, eateries, and cafes, this property is as central as it gets.

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Auckland, New Zealand
1.96 km (1.3 mi) from Aotea Square
200 reviews  
Entire house 2 Beds 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
we enjoyed opening the french doors and allowing the fresh nz air in our room
wifi not great but otherwise really sweet stay
the room is light beautiful and has a spacious-feel and the courtyard is very private
comfortable studio with a lovely backyard garden
the bed was comfy you have everything you need and i enjoyed the sunny courtyard on anzac day
Cleanliness:
clean and tidy space
very clean and tidy
extremely clean & comfortable
great communication friendly greeting when we arrived lovely clean space very comfortable
the bathroom was clean and had a great shower
Host:
sue is a great host
sue is a great host
host was organised communicative friendly and accommodating
sue was available & a lovely host
she greeted me at the door and was very responsive to any questions that i had
Location:
central location with easy motorway access
super convenient location close to everything
great location close to ponsonby
great location a family residential area close to city centre
amazing location and beautiful space
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10. Elegant and homely garden suite with a patio

The key feature of this property is the patio with outdoor furniture. It is the perfect spot to start your morning by sipping coffee while being surrounded by lush greenery and nature. This one-bedroom garden villa has three beds so it can easily accommodate three guests. With one bathroom, a spacious living area, a fully stocked kitchen, a dining area, a separate lounge area, and a gorgeous garden, this property has all the amenities that you might require. Since the place is just a short walk away from the best bars, clubs and cafes in the city, the location is great too.

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Auckland, New Zealand
1.81 km (1.2 mi) from Aotea Square
113 reviews  
Entire house 3 Beds 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
luxury there is no tv but the free wifi easily makes up for that
great little kitchen and outdoor space allowed us to self cater and enjoy dinner outside on the deck
wonderful stay beautiful place great amenities and the bed was comfy as
an apartment with a beautiful character all necessary amenities and a very helpful and efficient host
as other reviewers mentioned the apartment is much cuter than the pictures let on
Cleanliness:
exceptionally clean and lots of space
clean spacious and very comfortable
very clean quiet spacious and private
we enjoy the comfort cleanliness and privacy it offers
the bathroom area is very tidy and clean
Host:
the owner family are very friendly
glenda and rob really nice hosts was good to chat with them
glenda was very warm and friendly and made us feel at home
and the hosts were so friendly and responsive
a fantastic host who has a fantastic apartment
Location:
the location is fantastic
great location in funky ponsonby
the location is just brilliant
great location great place
great convenient apartment at a good location
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Ready for your upcoming vacation?

It is safe to say that there are some beautiful apartments and villas in Ponsonby. So, which one of these top Airbnb vacation rentals in Ponsonby, New Zealand, are you going to book?

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