Andy and Ali's 2-room apartment was just perfect for us. It was clean as a whistle, yet it was funky in such a good way. How does a couple of vintage bicycles for decor seem? Very nice indeed.
This had everything a traveler would need, good-sized refrigerator, microwave, kitchen table and chairs, love seat/sofa & the list goes on... clothes washer with a sunny clothesline for drying, nice outdoor sitting area with table and chairs, superfast internet, best I've ever seen and fresh eggs too!
The apartment is near the road, Brook Street, just moderately busy during the day, and quiet at night (the bedroom is away from the road anyways).
It's just a 15 minute walk to downtown Nelson, plus access to the Dun Mountain trail is just 500 meters away, as well as trails off of Maitai River Rd, heading to the Centre of NZ and beyond. Sue and I just loved it here.
The best part of all had to be Andy & Ali and their daughter Freya. They were just wonderful, we felt like we've known them for a lifetime. Andy (who has a bike collection), lent Sue and I bikes... I mentioned off-handedly mentioned the bike was a little small for me... Andy made a special trip to work to fetch a little larger bike for me, it was just wonderful! Wound up riding that bike 65km up to Mapua and back. Thanks guys!
Highly recommended indeed!