This little house was exactly what I needed after a long tramp across New Zealand. It is exactly (if not better) as pictured and provided a relaxing space for me to unwind. When I had a question about the washer Karen called me right away to explain it which was so sweet. The kitchen is perfect for any cooking you want to do, there is a coffee press and large hot water kettle which I used a lot! There is a tv and lot's of dvd's to pick from which was nice on a rainy day! The bed is so comfortable and I used the back porch quite a bit to enjoy my breakfast while listening to the birds. Christchurch is definitely rebuilding and I can see it starting to come back to life. The parks are amazing (just a quick walk from the house). Enjoy.