I spent two nights at Chris's place and it was absolutely perfect. Cutlery, plates and even a coffee machine are all provided, so even though there isn't any cooking equipment it's possible to prepare cereal or a cold platter. Apart from that everything was very clean and tastefully decorated, I really felt "at home" there, even though my stay was short. I also hired one of the bikes, which I can highly recommend since a lot of Christchurch is under construction following the earthquakes and it's a lot easier to get around than by car. If you're a couple or a lone traveller and not in need of a functional kitchen (there are plenty cafes and eateries in town) this place is pretty much as good as it gets.