The location is superb if you're looking for a quiet place not too far from the city. It's footsteps from the 28 bus which will either take you to the city or Lyttleton in two shakes of a lamb's tail. We opted to take a walk over the port hills to have some seafood and caught the bus back.
Nicola is a fantastic host: very friendly and interesting to talk to. She offered us a lot of tips and local history.
The room is spacious and the bed is very comfortable. Nicola had set out a stack of fluffy white towels for us, which always makes you feel luxurious. The room is on the second floor and is set apart from the main living area, so you have a bit of privacy if that's what you want. There's a small kitchenette where you can make coffee or tea. There's also a big screen TV and comfy sofa if you want to stay in for the night.
Overall, we had a great stay and highly recommend.