Norm was extremely helpful even before our arrival where he shared supermarket locations and helped us to reserve seats for the tranzalpine train . Norm was really kind to make breakfast for us despite having to wake up at 7am. So lucky to have hot eggs and bacon on chilly morning. Norm kitchen is well equipped with lots of ingredients, a great place to be if one prefer to cook their own meals :) we definitely recommend anyone visiting Christchurch to stay at his place.