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16 Esplanade, Sumner, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand
Such a beautiful home, set in gorgeous gardens, overlooking the beach, right in the heart of Sumner. Gracious, comfortable, spacious and scrupulously clean apartment, located upstairs within the owner's own home (not quite what we expected) but our hosts were absolutely lovely. We felt the bed could do with an upgrade but otherwise it was a really beautiful accommodation, and the views? To die for!
Absolute gem of a place to stay! Gayle and Norm (and Bruce Springstein their dog :)) were very friendly and accomodating. We stayed in the room beside the garage. it was spacious and very clean, the bed was super comfy. A little kitchenette which was perfect. There is a ceiling to floor window wall looking out to our private patio with an overhang. We sat there a few times including once when it rained, enjoying NZ wine and cheese. Sumner is a gorgeous little seaside town, with lots of places to eat and shop that are walking distance. We parked our car after 18 days of travelling around New Zealand and enjoyed 2 whole days of relaxation with no driving at all before our flight out. Across the street is the ocean with a huge beach and a cave! We walked the beach in the morning and again in the evenings. We went to watch the sunrise one morning sitting atop the cave rock formation, it was just spectacular- a memory that will stay with us forever. The restaurant next door has an amazing chef named Joseph who we met after having the best mussels and grouper fish dinner ever! We actually went back the next night for the same meal it was so good! We hope to be back one day :)
Stayed here with my 2 daughters (18&16) and we absolutely loved it. The upstairs apartment is roomy and very clean. Gayle (hostess) was lovely and helpful. We gladly offer 5 stars and recommend to anyone considering a comfortable and relaxing place to stay in Christchurch area.
totally awesome place to stay in everyway!.....hosts are so accomodating and helpful.....everything spotlessly clean and tidy, comfy bed and nice personal touches in the room. Will def. stay again and highly recommend for location, price and comfort in one of ChCh's best suburbs.









