I don't know how to adequately express how great my stay here was. This home is warm and inviting, spacious, quiet, and in an absolutely stunning location overlooking Christchurch from the Port Hills. But all of that paled in comparison to the hosts themselves. The entire family is incredibly sweet, I was staying there after spending a month in Antarctica and had been away from family and loved ones for quite a while, and on my third day staying here I came home to a freshly baked cake for my birthday! We all shared coffee, meals, and I felt right at home, a part of the family. They welcomed me into their social events and I attended birthday parties, going away parties (one for myself), and other gatherings and always felt very welcome.
If you've run across this booking and it's available for your dates, DON'T WAIT - BOOK IT NOW! This is truly one of the best decisions I've ever made in all my travels.
Geoff, Tiff, Cinnamon, Lula - thank you. Thank you for welcoming me into your home, thank you for sharing meals and long conversations with me, thank you for including me in your daily events. I feel like I now have extended family in New Zealand. Hope to see you in Charleston, sooner than later.
Best,
Jeremy