I would highly recommend Joanne and her lovely home for anyone looking for a comfortable place in Christchurch! Even though she was busy with a garden project upon my arrival, she went out of her way in making me feel welcome by offering me a seat in her gorgeous backyard surrounded by roses and served me a tray with a lovely hot cup of tea and biscuits! Once settled, she offered me some magazines with shopping and area information and was very helpful on suggestions of things to see as she is a longtime resident of Christchurch. She’s very friendly and I found it so easy talking with her and feels like you’ve known her forever! The room was eveyrthing you need, quiet, lovely ensuite bathroom, bright and cheery and the bed so very comfy and I slept so well. Would definitely stay again when coming back to this city!