From the moment we arrived, we were in love with this apartment, this town, and this airbnb host. We had great communication beforehand - she even arranged for us to have a package delivered there before we arrived. The apartment is gorgeous, light-filled, and stocked with just about anything you could possibly need. Gloria had even checked out books and videos from the library about the area for us, and had maps and brochures of local attractions. The kitchen, though on the small side, has all the basics you'll need for breakfast, including fresh fruit, milk, coffee and tea.

Gloria gave us information about local events, and recommended a concert we could see during our stay. There's no lack of things to do in Lyttelton and surrounding area! We took some nice walks around the town, had fish and chips by the water while listening to live music, and watched the steam tugboat ply the waters of the harbor.

The decor in the apartment is just lovely, witha nice mix of old and new. There's interesting antique hardware on the windows and doors, modern furnishings and paint, and a great spiral staircase down to the sleeping quarters below.

This would be a great spot for a romantic weekend for a couple, as the town of Lyttelton is very charming and easy to get around, and the decor is just lovely. We stayed there as a family, using the upstairs pull-out sofa for 2 of us, and we were perfectly comfortable, and absolutely delighted with the place, but with all of our luggage everywhere, it was a little tight.

Lyttelton is a quick drive from Christchurch, and for us it made a great base from which to explore the Christchurch region. You could venture a little further to Akaroa for another charming town or just have a leisurely drive down the Banks Peninsula for great views and walks.