This was definitely my favourite homestay experience. Peter is a gracious and affable host and I enjoyed chatting with him in the lounge in front of the wood fire. My room was comfortable and warm during my winter stay and it was a very reasonable price for my stay during a conference.
It is about a 15 minute walk to the Little Poms cafe which was my favourite and about 30 minutes to walk to the town hall but there are buses and usually lime scooters near the house if you prefer. There is a very good Indian takeaway, a convenience store and a fish and chip shop about a minute's walk away.
A New World supermarket is around 700 metres away but I didn't use it. I will return to Peter's place if I need to stay in Christchurch again. Excellent value for money and an enjoyable experience.