An earlier review of Lesa and Rob's guest house suggested that by writing a good review the chances for those of us who want to come back would be diminished because the listing would be very popular.
So while I would like to say something negative, I cannot...because this is an awesome find. Lesa and Rob are awesome people with a cute family, a delightfully cute insane puppy and one of the nicest guesthouses I have ever rented.
This is the perfect dwelling when you want to relax and move at your own pace. The guesthouse is equipped so that you can eat on your schedule, sleep (or not) on your schedule, and come & go as you please. The guesthouse shares the family backyard which the family has been improving to make it even more inviting than it is currently.
The kitchen has just about everything you could want to prepare your own meals. They even have kitchen shears, which nearly moved me to tears when I realized I would finally be able to open a package of gluten free chicken nuggets that must have been welded shut.
There are two supermarkets within a 10 minute walk. There are a few places or sit and enjoy coffee, takeaway shops and tennis courts where you can find folks looking for a singles or doubles partner. There is also a walking | running | bike track that runs behind Rob & Leesa's place that will take you into the central business district (CBD) of Nelson. But if you are not ready to walk, run or bike to the CBD, there is a bus stop that is a five minute walk from their home. The bus drivers are pleasant & helpful - and they make change so no need to stress about having exact change.
So even though I know I will be adding my name to a long waiting list in the future, I encourage those looking for lodgings close (less than 10 minutes by car) to the airport, in a neighborhood where conveniences abound, and with a great young family - then take your place in line. It starts behind me.