Manor Cottage and Leah absolutely raise the bar for VRBO. This home is brilliant and Leah is a welcoming, friendly, kind host. The linens and the bed is heavenly! The cottage is self-contained on a beautifully landscaped property, location was perfect for numerous amenities within walking distance, public transport so efficient, neighbourhood is safe and quite beautiful, parks nearby, rec centre, groceries, etc. I stayed at Manor Cottage for one month and this was my home and it felt like home. Leah was so kind and fun and welcoming, as well as respected my privacy. The cottage is fully equipped with everything you may need and that extra care and attention she put toward welcoming me to Christchurch, New Zealand is really quite unique and unforgettable. Let’s not forget the affordability! Wow! You don’t need to look further - this IS Home away from Home. I am a budget solo traveller and it was hard to leave my Manor Cottage Home. Enjoy!!