Elena was everything you could possible want from a host. She was very accommodating with everything. She gives you a beautiful space with a wonderful location just outside of Christchurch. A very friendly woman who gives helpful insight on local surroundings and how to transit about the city. We arrived late at the airport and she was nice enough to pick us up (made things go a lot smoother for us). Her husband Jon is also a joy to be around. We will definitely try to stay with her again before we leave from Christchurch.