What a find! Warm and welcoming host, beautiful home, comfortable bed with fabulous linen, and a great location. This was our longest stay on our trip to NZ and we are so glad we stayed here for a relaxing time in Christchurch. Bev is a super host, her breakfasts were delicious, really appreciated the fresh fruit, and we felt very comfortable using the kitchen and dining area. Merivale has shops, restaurants and a supermarket within a few minutes walk and to walk to the i-site in the centre of town (where most other places are) took around 20mins. However there is a bus right to the centre from the end of the road so transport links are simple. We also used a taxi to go to the theatre which was punctual and the agreed price. Would highly recommend to everyone - home away from home- don't just look - book it, you won't regret it!