My one-week stay at Yani's home was wonderful and both Yani and Tara were very warm and welcoming. They helped me get around the area and made sure I found everything I needed, even offering me a lift to the supermarket. The room itself is very cozy and with its big desk perfectly equipped for researchers like me who come to Christchurch to work at the nearby University of Canterbury (walking distance). I loved the good firm mattress, too, and didn't need earplugs to sleep because the area was so calm. Yani and Tara provided all amenities I needed and occasionally made sure I get good vitamins by offering me to try some of their self-grown vegetables. All in all, I would definitely come again and wholeheartedly recommend Yani's home.