Jos and Stew's place is simply paradise. The room is next to a stream and looks out to their perfect flower garden. The room is spacious and sparkly clean. They also included personal touches such as a bowl of fresh strawberries and some jam and spreads for breakfast. They also allowed us to check in early since the room was available. We enjoyed chatting to both if them too about their gardening and about Akaroa. We highly recommend this place, it's great value for money, quiet and serene, yet very close to town, and it truly was the perfect ending to our NZ south island adventures.