My family and I stayed here for 5 days at the end of our trip around the south Island, it was a perfect pause and recuperation spot, the space is of epic proportions and of nifty design, the fully equipped kitchen was perfect for prepping some great meals to enjoy at the spacious dining table.
The view onto the port and the bay provide a great framed picture night and day with the stark contrast between the hustle and bustle of the port and the calm blue waters and the rolling green hills of the bay.
Everything you could need is a stone's throw away, and a supermarket at the very doorstep! A great walk up to Urumau reserve then onto crater rim was a fantastic way of getting some air and view Lyttelton and the bay from above, highly recommended!
Kris was wonderfully accommodating and has put a lot of thought into this space, there were comprehensive guides on how to use everything and where to eat/drink/go, I was warmed by the trust that Kris has in her guests for the care this precious home.