If you want to wake up to an amazing view and the sound of birds in a cosy little cabin, then this place is for you! Joke is a gracious host who was really helpful with providing the information about the walks around the place. I also opted for a remedial massage from her and it was so good that I slept off for a couple of hours soon after. The place looks better than in the pictures and it is quiet and peaceful. There is also a good heater in the cabin that warms up the place really quickly. Joke also was generous enough to let me use the herbs around her place for cooking.
As the cabin is situated in the hills, it can be a bit of a steep climb (10 minutes walk) from the bus stop at Lyttelton town to the place. There are a couple of grocery shops in the town and a few restaurants/bars as well. The ferry to Diamond Harbour is every 30 minutes from Lyttelton and back. There is also a bus every 20 minutes to Christchurch during the day. Joke's cabin was an amazing place to stay at while exploring the walks (some are adventurous hikes and you've to watch the weather) and it ended up being a really memorable experience!
Best Regards,
Ranjith