Joke's place is amazing! The views are incredible and the cabin is beautiful. You can sit on the deck and have a glass of wine overlooking the mountains and the water and it feels like a little piece of the Mediterranean. Joke is lovely, warm and welcoming and there are lots of little touches to the place that give it character and make you feel right at home. We had considered staying in Christchurch but wanted something a bit less busy and this was perfect being just a short drive or bus ride from the city. Lyttleton is lovely, with all the houses set into the hill side and a number of nice places to eat. If you're headed there Jokes place is the one you want!