Jo is a wonderful hostess! Though we didn’t have a chance to meet her, we thoroughly enjoyed staying at her townhouse. She has put a lot of time into making it very stylish and comfortable.
It’s tucked away off of a main street so it’s convenient to restaurants, but still quiet. The back patio is an oasis featuring plants and nearby fruit trees- lovely for morning coffee. Jo provided us with a large jar of tasty granola, milk, OJ, local honey, and a bowl of fresh fruit- well appreciated the next morning since we had gotten in late with no time to shop.
Jo’s place provides all of the amenities plus many extras. She seems to have thought of everything she might like or need if she were the guest. All of the appliances in the kitchen were new and high-end. Nice to have one and a half bathrooms. Everything was spotless.
Such a nice place to stay after a busy day exploring Christchurch. We didn’t have a car, but were able to walk to most of the main attractions. The museums and botanic gardens were about a 20 min. walk from the flat. We also highly recommend a day trip to Akaroa, NZ’s French village. The Akaroa dolphin boating excursion was up close and personal to many dolphins, penguins, and seals.
Many thanks to Jo for helping to make our visit so easy and enjoyable!