I was shocked to check into the place only to hear loud noises coming from the neighbor's place. The neighbors were partying through the night and the house was located by a very busy road which meant that one simply could not rest after a busy day out at the city. The host requires guests to adhere to an unreasonable number of rules. You can't wear shoes inside the house, you must load the dishwasher before you go, you must clean up the whole house to the standards of hotel housekeeping before you check out, you can't use the washing machine on the last day. We were so stressed staying in the house. Lastly, the host entered the premises when we were out without our permission, alarming us and causing us so much stress and anxiety. This is easily the worst stay in all my years travelling. Do NOT recommend. We only booked this place because it was the only one left in Christchurch and we needed a place at the very last minute. Clearly, this is where people who have no choice go to stay.