Meet Ellis
Outgoing, Helpful, Adaptable
I have a long history of having people from different cultures staying in my house. All of them enjoyed it and quite a few stayed in contact over the years. Am flexible and like to have a good laugh
On a typical day...
I have a very open house. My house is your house.
When I host guests...
I like to chat with them when they are home but have my own things going on.
Family Hobbies
Reading, Music, gigs, festivals, Dancing, Watching movies, Interior design
Hosting guests since
2000
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
Within a few hours
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
* only domestic bookings* We don't accept bookings overseas.
Hi my name is Ellis and from 1 March 2019 I have decided not to rent my whole house but live in it myself with my well behaved miniature poodle Citrine and Ruby a spoodle. I have rented out 2 rooms to long term flat mates and and kept one single room for short term. I live in a quite neighbourhood 15 minutes bike ride from the city center. It is a 2 story house and I have 2 bathrooms. Two bedroom are available downstairs and one bedroom upstairs. I have traveled a lot around the world and love people from all different cultures. Respect is the basis of every positive relationship
Looking forward hearing from you.
Additional Info
* only domestic bookings* We don't accept bookings overseas.
My Pets
Dog
House Facilities
- Garden
- Bikes for use
- Laundry
- Patio
- TV
- Internet Access
- Smoke alarm
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Close to the airport the house is located in the North of Christchurch 4.5 km from the airport and 6 km from the city center. It is in a quite and safe neighbourhood. There is a bus stop at 5 minutes walking distance and a shopping center and public library 10 minutes walking distance. 16 km from the beach. Willowbank wildlife reserve is only 2.7km away.
There are several parks.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Cinema
- Shopping Centre
- Health club
- Airport
- Bus Stop
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
House Rules
No smoking
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
9 Reviews
November 2023
My stay at Ellis' home was a delight! She is so friendly, welcoming, and has some great knowledge about the local area. The place is lovely, with lots of beautiful flowers, 2 adorable doggies, and is very well-kept. The bed was nice and comfy, it was such a great change from the hostel experiences I've had. I highly recommend staying here.
Host reply
Thank you James for the review. It was lovely having you here. How is queenstown going?
November 2022
This guest awarded the host 5 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
Host reply
Thanks Emad for giving me 5 hearts. You have been a very interesting guest and I will let you know when I drink my first carot juice.
April 2022
Eliis is a congenial hostess and provides a lovely home/garden in a nice neighborhood. Recommended to other Homestay travelers.
January 2022
The host cancelled the booking 409 days before the arrival date.
March 2020
Ellis und Citrine, ihr kleiner verspielter Pudel, sind DIE perfekten Gastgeber!
Mein Freund und ich haben für drei Nächte in dem Doppelzimmer mit eigenem Bad und einem großen Balkon übernachtet und es war großartig. Alles war sauber, wir haben Handtücher zur Verfügung gestellt bekommen und konnten alles nutzen - egal ob Küche, Wohnzimmer, Garten oder Waschmaschine. Zudem kommt, dass wir uns auch noch Fahrräder von ihr ausborgen hätten können.
Ellis hat uns bei unserer Ankunft nicht nur vom Flughafen abgeholt und nach unserem Aufenthalt zu JUCY, wo wir uns einen Campervan gemietet haben, gebracht, sondern gab uns Tag für Tag wertvolle Tipps für Christchurch und ganz Neuseeland.
Nur wenige Gehminuten entfernt, gibt es eine Haltestelle, wo man mit dem Bus circa 15 Minuten in die Stadt braucht. In die andere Richtung würde es direkt zum Flughafen gehen. Jedes Ticket kostet 4NZD = 2,20€.
Nicht nur Ellis, sondern auch Citrine zeigte Gastfreundschaft und holte sich immer wieder ein paar Spiel- und Kuscheleinheiten ab.
Alles in allem hatten wir dort eine wundervolle Zeit, die wir auf gar keinen Fall missen möchten! Ein riesengroßes Dankeschön and Ellis und Citrine! Hoffentlich bis bald!
Host reply
Danke schon für die wunderbahre wőrte Nadine. Ich have von deine geselschaft auch genossen. Du bisst eine positieve junge frau und ich hoffe dass deinen erfahrungen in neuseeland nur gute sein
March 2020
I can’t believe how amazing homestay it was. Ellis is so thoughtful and cheerful woman and we became good friends soon. I definitely recommend everyone to stay Ellis’ house.
February 2020
Lovely modern, clean house, fairly near to the airport. Ellis was a great host, good company and very helpful. She has a 7 month old poodle which was really cute (& fun to play with). We had a double room, and another guest stayed in the other bedroom, both on the ground floor, & we shared a bathroom (also v nice). Ellis asked us if there was anything she could improve on, but we couldnt think of anything.
Host reply
Thank you Dave. That is wonderful. Did you leave your pet pillow behind on purpose? I am using it now!!! It is great.
Will go to church tomorrow for guitar. Hope you have a good time in Australia.September 2019
Very kind woman, with a big heart, and very friendly. She is very nice and understanding I will miss her, when I go. It is a very well kept place, and organized.
March 2019
Definitely it was a brilliant stay. Ellis was so nice and helpful. House give for you a lot of space and privacy. Good bathroom and comfortable cooking facilities. I would 100 % recommend stay here !
Host reply
Thank you Andrii. Really appreciate your great review and I think the same about you and Anna. You are so positive and easy to live with. Lovely you take care of Jasper too.
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