This was honestly one of the best experiences that we have ever had with airbnb. The property on which the house sits is incredible- the sea wall is literally across the street... walking out of the door to a sunrise over the ocean, the smell of the sea air and hearing the breaking of the waves was the perfect start to the morning and was a highlight of our time in NZ.

The town of Sumner itself was very quaint and perfectly manicured. There are many cafes and restaurants that line the main strip and the entire town is gorgeous.

The space itself (I think it generally would serve as Megan and Tim's guest house) is in better condition than several apartments that my wife and I have rented long-term. The kitchen looks newly renovated (as does the bathroom), and the bedroom and living room were both cozy and welcoming.

The best part of all of this was getting to meet Megan and Tim themselves- my wife and I had good fortune of catching them at home and that was a real treat. They welcomed us with open arms and we talked for hours about both our travels and theirs and they were very helpful with several pointers about the area around Christchurch, which we appreciated.

Our only regret is that we only stayed for a night. If we had the opportunity to spend more time in the Christchurch area, we would have stayed for longer. We would recommend that anyone visiting Christchurch should think of staying here while visiting the city- it is definitely worthwhile.