Elena is a very gracious hostess and keep a lovely, clean home with plenty of space. She was very accommodating from the beginning, when we had to change out travel dates, and also when we decided to stay another week due to job interviews in the area. One night overlapped with previous bookers, and she moved us temporarily to her son's room rather than kick us out! Whether for a night, a week, or month, I would definitely suggest staying here if in the Christchurch area.