Penny was an absolute angel who went out of her way to accommodate us at short notice when our holiday plans were scuppered and we were rendered refugees of Cyclone Gita. My mother, aunty and uncle were due to travel on the Transalpine to Greymouth and stay overnight but when we touched down in Christchurch we discovered that the train was cancelled, and our motel was unable to extend our stay. We had little more than 12 hours to sort out a roof over our heads. Penny was so kind and cooperative with our need for early check in, even providing fresh cookies on our arrival! The home itself is cozy and well appointed, located close to Merivale Mall, transport options, and an easy Uber from the CBD. Essentially, what could have been a disaster was turned into a comfortable and pleasant stay, despite the uncharacteristically cool Cantabrian summer weather. Many thanks for coming to the rescue, Penny!