Kea Ora,
I spent 40 days at David's studio apartment and I can give it my highest recommendation without reservation. Excellent value for the money! You will not find a BETTER location in all of Nelson. All manner of restaurants, pubs, shops, museums, parks, walking and biking trails, and exercise facilities are within a 5-10 minute stroll. And I mustn't forget to mention the idyllic swimming hole on the Maitai River, an easy 5 minute stroll from the front door. I was able to do everything I wanted in that 40 days by walking or cycling everywhere.
The apartment itself is well equipped and everything is new. It is light, airy, and completely and stylishly revamped in keeping with the Victorian construct of the house.
Although advertised with just a kitchenette, David has equipped it such that I was able to cook all my meals there.
When I decided to take a hiatus in NZ, I had no idea where I should go or stay and it was my first experience with AirBNB. I was so pleasantly surprised to find Nelson was the perfect spot (in the top 5 for NZ and more days of sunshine, apparently, than anywhere else in NZ), and that David's place exceeded my expectations by a long shot.
Your hosts are friendly, respectful, helpful, ready to offer suggestions, and respect your privacy. You can have as much or as little interaction as you choose.
If you're coming to Nelson for a weekend or a month you won't go wrong in choosing 102 Nile Street and your hosts David and Grant.
FIVE STARS *****