We are a family of five and we needed accommodation for 7 nights. Kims place was absolutely wonderful, huge, clean, (very clean) private and extremely comfortable. Our eldest son who lives in Christchurch celebrated his 21st birthday while we were there and we hosted a dinner for is friends in the house, it was the PERFECT venue. Kim was a fabulous host,available all the time but did not intrude at all! We communicated by email when necessary but he left us to have a very private holiday. I cannot praise this house enough. We loved it. Everything is nearby shops etc but you still feel like you are in the heart of the country. Kim had the house ready on our arrival with lots of home comforts, towels, coffee and little treats to munch on. Huge house, plenty of room, very clean, very modern, we will definitely be going back!!