Homestay
Experience the warmth of Kiwi hospitality at my home. Our cozy, traditional home provides all the comforts and amenities you need for a perfect stay in Christchurch. Whether you are touring with me or in my rental vehicle I am totally flexible regarding the nights you stay so that you can head to Aoraki Mt Cook or the West Coast when the weather forecast is good.Just pay for the nights that you stay and keep your schedule flexible.
Located in the suburb of Papanui, my home is just a 4-minute walk from Papanui Road and a 10 minute bus ride to the city centre or less than a 10 minute drive from the International Airport. Your host, Craig Rome, is an experienced family host who speaks both English and Japanese fluently, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for all guests.
Experience the warmth of Kiwi hospitality at my home. Our cozy, traditional home provides all the comforts and amenities you need for a perfect stay in Christchurch. Whether you are touring with me or in my rental vehicle I am totally flexible regarding the nights you stay so that you can head to Aoraki Mt Cook or the West Coast when the weather forecast is good.Just pay for the nights that you stay and keep your schedule flexible.
Our Home:
My cosy traditional home is set on a 650 square meter piece of land. I have 3 bedrooms with an ensuite double room – equipped with all the amenities that travellers, such as yourself would need. You have the option to enjoy cooked meals with vegetables harvested from my organic vegetable and herb garden or glasshouse.Fresh eggs for breakfast laid by the chickens. Enjoy your meals in our sunroom with a garden view. Wake up to fresh coffee or enjoy a pot of tea with your breakfast in the conservatory area, which overlooks the garden.
I strongly recommend that tourists should as much as possible have a flexible itinerary. Many of my guests wish to go to Aoraki Mt Cook or Whalewatch or ride the Tranz Alpine train. If you book 3 or 4 nights in Christchurch this enables you to have a much higher chance of enjoying your sightseeing when the weather is on your side. Christchurch has 85 days of rain a year 650 mm s where as Aoraki Mt Cook has nearly 180 days and between 3 and 4 metres of rain.
Included Amenities:
 | Free WIFI |
|---|---|
| Bedroom comforts and bathroom essentials |
| Hairdryer in rooms |
| Iron with ironing board, on request |
| Full use of washing machine |
| Heating |
| Free parking on premises |
| TV in our relaxation area |
| Organic garden and glass house |
Nearby Activities:
| Location | Distance |
|---|---|
| Northlands Shopping Centre | 10-minute walk |
| Good Fishing Spot | 15-minute drive |
| Central City | 20-minute drive |
| Local Golf Course 10 minute drive | |
| Local Beach 15 minute drive | |
| Nearest Ski Field 1 hour 30 minutes | |
| Willowbank Wildlife Reserve 10 minute drive | |
| Christchurch Botanical Garden 15 minute drive | |
| Mountain biking area Bottle Lake Reserve 15 minute drive |
See what our guests had to say:
“The owner operator, Craig, worked with us to arrange sightseeing activities, doing the calling to get tickets, preparing breakfast, and driving us around. His place is a real house, not a luxury hotel, so you feel like you’re staying with a good friend. He is also very knowledgeable about history, geography, and the many activities possible around Christchurch. We learned a lot about New Zealand just chatting with him. The property has nice gardening, is located in a middle-class neighbourhood and a nice walk to the shops for meals and shopping. It is also near a bus stop for getting downtown.”