Jo was absolutely lovely - we really enjoyed her as a host, even though we were only in Christchurch for a day. She met us on check-in and gave us a host of discounts to local attractions that we were interested in, which was really nice. There's also a booklet of local restaurants so you can do a bit of scouting before you actually commit to dinner. The unit is in an adorable, secluded garden on her property - it feels like your own hideaway! The location is excellent as it's only about 20 minutes walking to the side of downtown with the botanical gardens. The bed was the most comfortable we slept on in our entire NZ trip, which was nice as we got an excellent night's sleep before flying back to the states. I would recommend this unit for a longer stay in Christchurch - it's local and comfortable enough for a week or more.