A very comfortable house which we thoroughly enjoyed. We settled in very quickly and felt totally relaxed. A little old fashioned perhaps but that was part of the charm. Good local restaurants and takeaways as well as a shopping mall. Excellent public transport connections to Christchurch central and the main attractions as well as an easy drive to the airport. Add to this the extra touches provided by Carmel and Paul, e.g. essential provisions and you have all the ingredients for a great stay. Highly recommended.