If you have the opportunity to visit Nelson, I would strongly recommend staying at this location. The apartment is right off the main highway and is within a 5-7 minute walk to local restaurants. Gordon and Barbara were some of the nicest people we've met on our visit and were very attentive. I had the opportunity to chat with Gordon who gave me a brief history of the area as well as describing some of the local attractions. We also received useful information about attractions in Nelson and local amenities such as where to find a good grocery store.
The apartment is very comfortable and located high above the main highway so you don't hear a lot of noise from the road. The unit easily accommodated three people so if you're traveling with a small group, this would be ideal. The best (and most memorable) part of our stay is the amazing porch that provides an unobstructed view of the bay and mountains. We were fortunate to have three days of clear skies so we took full advantage of the location to take in the sun and gorgeous view. This was truly the highlight of our visit and we were reluctant to leave but hope to return one day.
Nelson itself is a gem of a town with a number of shops and restaurants and is about a 30 minute walk from the apartment. One of the best attractions Gordon and Barbara recommended is the Center of New Zealand which is located in a park on the other side of the downtown area and provides a 360-degree view of Nelson and the surrounding area. Restaurant options vary from the Haven Fish and Chips which is just down the street from the apartment, Stix (located next to Haven) and Urban Oyster Bar which is located downtown.
All in all, we were delighted with our stay in Nelson and hope that you'll take advantage of the hospitality provided by Gordon and Barbara.