A quiet, comfortable, very clean and welcoming space surrounded by Jo's breathtakingly beautiful garden. Jo was an incredibly thoughtful, generous, and welcoming host. You couldn't pick a better place to stay in Christchurch. The bed is glorious! There are plenty of shops, cafes, and restaurants within easy walking distance — try Keo if you like Thai. We were traveling by car, and while it's easy to find parking in Christchurch, it was great to have a secure (and free) place to leave the car when we weren't using it. Christchurch is a very walkable city, but you'll find that bikes are the best way to cover a lot of ground. Many of the city center streets have bike lanes, and even the ones that don't are easy to navigate. We felt very safe riding here. We rented bikes and did a self-guided tour of the fantastic street art/murals. We also by accident came across the Noodle Night Market and free Lazy Sunday outdoor concert at Botanic Gardens. Christchurch was a great respite from the tourist crowds and was one our favorite NZ cities-- liked it so much more than expected. :)