Recently my husband and I had the pleasure of spending nine nights in Karen and Bruce’s delightful Air BnB. This is our first time of using Air BnB for our accommodation when travelling and if any future ventures turn out to be as comfortable, cosy and spacious as Karen and Bruce’s flat is there will be no complaints.

We were so pleased to find our sunny flat underneath the main home at Karen and Bruce’s. There was nothing more we could have asked for with the furnishings all being very comfortable and home décor exceptional. Not only was there a large TV with satellite access available but our hosts had also provided a virtual library of books as well as a huge collection of DVDs and CDs – none of which we used as we were too busy exploring the district. Having limited mobility, it was extra good for me to have a perfectly level surface with no steps once we were inside our quarters, though the sloping path access to the front door was a bit of a challenge.

Our bed was comfy and warm, the bathroom spacious with heated towel rails, the kitchen had all amenities necessary and the laundry and clothes line came in very handy for these travelers.

The only unfortunate experience we had during out stay was the damage which was sustained to our rental car as a result of the extremely steep driveway’s entry to Waimea Road where the front undercarriage scraped on the road surface, removing some of the paint. Perhaps a warning sign might be a good idea to avoid any other folks with low slung cars suffering the same fate.

Both of us would strongly recommend staying with Karen and Bruce to anybody planning on a Nelson stay, with its panoramic views across the bay to the mountains beyond and north facing aspect providing plenty of sunshine into the kitchen and dining areas. Should we revisit Nelson in the future we would most definitely be looking to stay again with Karen and Bruce.

Thankyou for your kind hospitality and all the thoughtful little bits and pieces you provided for our use during our time with you, Karen and Bruce. It was much appreciated.