Amazing stay at Angela’s place! From our first exchange to the thoughtful follow up message subsequent to our departure - I have never ever come across a more thoughtful, communicative or gracious host. The apartment itself is sparkling clean, perfectly located and beautifully appointed, with every thoughtful and homely touch you could ever want. The pictures accurately represent the apartment, however I feel it is actually nicer in real life!
Firstly - I absolutely LOVED the shower and bathroom, and the hairdryer was fantastic! Gave me literally the best hair I’ve ever had - it was a crime to have to cover it with a beanie! 🤣 We also loved the styling/decoration in the apartment, all of the thoughtful pantry and snack items, the ability to wash and dry clothes, how secure the apartment was and the ease of access via a keypad (rather than carrying a key), and the overall atmosphere of comfort that Angela has worked so hard to create. We also really appreciated the vouchers for coffee at Bella Cafe just up the road - what a delightful place!
Given that we are not giving any weight to my opinion regarding sleep at the moment due to my being pregnant, 🤣 Hubby said he was comfortable and slept really well (he thought it was a memory foam mattress; is that right Angela?). For those of you wondering about comfort being relative - we sleep on an ultra-plush mattress at home, and both hubby and I would describe Angela’s mattress as a medium firmness. I think this bed would suit almost anyone, regardless of their mattress comfort level at home. We also agree with others; the linens were lovely. I’d also like to note that, despite being a light sleeper whilst pregnant, I was not bothered by any street noise.
Angela; you’ve created a true home away from home, you should be so proud of the cosy space and the impeccable service that you offer 😊 Thank you for being so available to us, and doing all that you could to make our stay memorable. Thanks again for a fantastic stay; we loved it! Amazing communication and so many thoughtful gestures and touches. What a privilege!
p.s. One more thing - don’t be anxious about parking (as we were prior to arriving). Despite the fact that there is no dedicated parking space and only four ‘first-come, first-served’ parking bays out the front, there are plenty of paid options very close by, including a Wilson Carpark just across the road (which we used and I think cost NZD17 for 24 hours), as well as free (but limited time) bays around the corner, which can be parked in overnight if you are lucky enough to find one. Yes, Christchurch is busy and parking space is at a premium - but you just have to be patient, or resign yourself to the fact that you’ll need to pay for the peace of mind of securing a space. But hey - you’re on holiday - factor it into your expenses if you don’t want the stress of finding a park 😊