Having looked on the internet and seen such an attractive place we enquired and received an immediate response with no hasle. On arrival after 34 hours of travel from home in England to arriving at the 'Nest' we couldn't have been more pleased with the welcome and comfort and help we received it was just what we needed. The house... More

We travelled with our 10 year old daughter and spent our first night as well as the last night of our trip at the Nest on Mount Pleasant. This BnB has a country-style and homely charm and is actually an entire wooden cottage built on 3 levels with a lovely open and bright concept. (is ideal for a long-term rent)... More

We had a wonderful 3 night stay mid February, 2012 at a Nest on Mount Pleasant. The hospitality of Kathryn and Kai went far beyond what we expected. To be met at bus stations and dropped at the airport was wonderful. Kai took it all in his stride. As other reviews have stated the Nest is home away from home.... More

We spent our first 2 nights in New Zealand at The Nest on Mount Pleasant. We had been intrigued by the name since our original booking and suffice to say that it lived upto our expectations in all ways. Our hosts made us feel very welcome and were very informative regarding our short stay in Christchurch and then onwards through... More

We have been in the nest when we arrived after a long 35 hour flight in Christchurch. Kai picked us up at the airport of Christchurch. On our way to B & B we could visit a supermarket to get supply for our NZ trip. Kai was with us he helped us to bring our luggage to his B& B.... More

This was really the best place to start our holiday in NZ. Kathryn and Kai were great hosts, very warm and with a lot of humour, and they just made us feel so welcome - Kai picked us up at the airport, which was great, and when we got to the house they made us coffee, lit a fire, and... More

Staying at A Nest was a great start to our holiday in New Zealand. Kathryn and Kai are wonderful hosts, very friendly and helpful. Kathryn’s breakfasts were great. The house is beautiful, large and well equipped with everything we needed. We highly recommend A Nest as a great place to stay while visiting Christchurch. More

The Nest on the Mount Pleasant is exactly what it says in its title: a beautiful house built on a hill among the trees with eye pleasing views and a nice feel of privacy and tranquility. All rooms are beautifully decorated and equipped. The house is very spacious and a lounge with a fireplace is a real bonus, it's cosy... More

We stayed at 'The Nest' for three nights at the end of our holiday in New Zealand. It was far more than we expected - spacious, clean and comfortable and had Kathyrn and Kai's friendliness as well! The house has everything that anyone could want and, as Kai and Kathryn live across the road, they are always there to help... More