Guppys place is pretty much exactly as it appears in the photos. We didn't want to go back into Christchurch on our last night so decided on something a little further out with the opportunity to drive to Akaroa, about an hour away.
The room is at the back of his garage and for $85 a night it was pretty good value if you are passing through and just need a bed. I found it to be a bit of a blokes area but I have been spoiled with other Air BnB's and the 'little extras' provided in terms of a welcome. Hubby found it a good size- could put suitcases open on floor/ had a fridge that could hold a few beers/ had good shower pressure. He liked the rocking chair.
There was nice crockery, clean linen and towels and this is probably all that matters for the rate. There were breakfast provisions in the cupboard but a half consumed packet of muesli in a box, open coffee dated August and various used jars of condiments did not appeal. The milk for a cuppa was appreciated as we had just cleared our box of travelling provisions earlier in the day.
The outside area is not attractive on any level and screened off from the stunning private garden they have. It hosts the ageing clothesline, grubby concrete slabs, weeds. Not inviting you to linger in the sunshine for a drink or two. We drove to Akaroa for a look, had a meal and drinks there, came back to sleep.
Unfortunately we didn't get a proper intro to Guppy as he was leaving to go to work. There is no private parking either which is listed as such as the couple work and rotate vehicles on their driveway. So if this matters take note that you will be parking on the street and walking your bags over the grassed area seen in pics.
It is a wide street and as Guppy said, there were no problems with doing this. I just can't carry anything at the moment. Hubby got that job!