We thoroughly enjoyed staying at this two bedroom apartment within the Akaroa Valley Inn. It was charming in so many ways that provided us with an enjoyable stay. The bed was comfy, the apartment was spotless and very well-equipped, and the location was terrific.
Mandy was so kind to provide us with basic provisions including muffins, bread, eggs and other items that gave us enough time to get to the market the next day.
There were two uncomfortable details that could have been improved. The lighting in the living room was so bright it was like sitting under a spot light. The addition of lamps and a coffee table would have made the living room much more useable and a lot more comfortable in the evening. The other issue was the wifi, which had spotty reception, and in theory was only provided for a maximum of 2 hours per day per device. In a pinch, you could walk to the end of the street, where the library provided good 24/7 wifi access. Of the 30+ AirBnB’s we’ve stayed in, including 8 in New Zealand, this was the only one we’ve encountered that limited wifi usage this way.
If wifi usage is very important to you, then it might be a good idea to look elsewhere for a place to stay. Otherwise, we heartily recommend Mandy’s apartment.