Christine and Steve are a lovely couple who are warm and friendly. I was travelling alone and due to arrive on a Sunday morning, and they had no problem with me turning up early, which was so much nicer that waiting for those dreadful 2pm check-ins at hotels. Christine even invited me to join them at a gig they were going to that night. Having said that, they also completely gave me my space. The room was sweet and comfortable, the bathroom clean and modern and the whole house bright and warm (useful in Christchurch!). Christine and Steve also have great taste in cafes and sent me to some very cool places, even in Hanmer Springs. Thanks heaps guys.