Novelty House Paying Guest Accomodation

Our place is at 75/2 in Kumara Park West. It’s a residential neighborhood, so it feels a bit different than the high-traffic commercial zones found elsewhere. Novelty House is basically a big house that we’ve converted to take in guests who need a place to stay for a while. We have different rooms, some smaller than others, and we try to keep the furniture basic and functional for everyone. It’s not the kind of place with a fancy lobby or a concierge; it’s more like staying at a relative's house where everyone has their own key. We spend a fair amount of time on maintenance because older houses always seem to have a leaky tap or a creaky floorboard that needs fixing. The street outside is lined with trees, which is nice when it gets hot in the summer and you want some shade. Most of the people staying here are either students or people who have just started their first jobs in the city. We provide the basics like a bed and a place to wash up. Sometimes the common room gets a bit lively in the evening when everyone comes back from work, but it usually stays pretty quiet otherwise. It’s a simple arrangement for people who don't want the hassle of renting a whole flat on their own. We’ve been running this for a few years now and it’s become a steady routine for us and the guests who live here.