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Enjoy the sound of the birds among the trees

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Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire chalet

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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Napier, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
  • Place, Marine Parade
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Napier Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Pania of the Reef
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Enjoy the sound of the birds among the trees

Five minutes walk to the centre of town, this charming fully-furnished family home is set among trees in a quiet location across the road from Gleeson Park. This reserve is mainly lawn and trees with a small playground for children, and is suitable for family games and picnics ... bring your badminton net!
Designed and built by an architect in the 1960s, the quirky home has many interesting features including a narrow sky-view strip that runs the length of the roof. Very little has been modified over the years, apart from the original balcony. This was completely rebuilt (2017) to comply with modern building-safety standards.
The master bedroom upstairs has a small bridge that leads across to an elevated private garden with fruit trees.
While the main bathroom has a shower, toilet and bath, upstairs there's a second toilet with hand basin.
Being a chalet style with open stairs, our holiday home is not ideally suited for wee toddlers or the infirm.
Off street parking is available for up to three vehicles.
Special conditions:
Minimum stay 2 nights.
$190 per night for 2 adults, plus $10 per night per extra person.

Smoking allowed outside only.

Extras: Linen (included); Free Wifi (included);Sky TV. (included)
NOTE: Under Kiwi Bach tradition you are expected to leave the Bach in a tidy condition.
This chalet's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Faraday Centre. Laundry facilities are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the overall condition of the property
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Faraday Centre and Municipal Theatre
As a guest of this chalet, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Napier chalet is smoke free.


Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking not allowed in the house, but ok outside.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
  • Note from host: Please send inquiry to discuss

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Not really for toddlers because of the stairs

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking not allowed in the house, but ok outside.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Enjoy the sound of the birds among the trees Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 381 out of 562 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 562 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 562 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 562 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 562 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, well equipped home, host very nice. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The amenities were great and the proximity to all the shops were great were
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

NITHIN P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
welcoming host, great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was friendly. Quirky house, convenient location to main part of town
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The accommodation is awesome and close to town. Very quirky with a spacious living area and plenty of comfy couches and easy chairs for everyone. Lovely and clean, lots of extra bedding should you need it, everything has been thought of to make you comfortable. A large bottle of milk in the fridge welcomed us on arrival - sunscreen, tissues and papertowels were a nice touch too. Our host met us onsite, showed us around and explained how everything worked which was very helpful. Fully recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in a really quiet neighbourhood yet only a short walk to the town centre and shops and restaurants. Ron the owner lives next door and he was extremely helpful when we had a minor problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Unspecified U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host lives next-door but does not disturb you at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kena A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Host was very welcoming. Some of the furnishings were outdated. Upstairs bathroom was not very functionable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Catriona T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ron was very welcoming. Comfortable spacious house in great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RUSTY N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and location. Everything we needed. Great host and great communication. Will stay again if in Napier.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kaylene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Need a rail on the stairs. Air conditioning installed as extremely hot during the day. The lounge chairs are very worn. The bathroom needs ventilation. The house is not suitable for older people or with mobility issues.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes, brilliant. Lots of room, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location as walking distance to Napier town and cycling distance to wetlands
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maree S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay. Location was great, very accessible to everything. Would definitely reccommend and return.Host was very accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paretoroa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome , amazing thank yous for everything
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gaynor S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our people loved the house and Ron (Owner) is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Caroline C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is in a great position and is cute and quirky - the right mix of interesting stuff to make it homely and comfortable, and feeling safe enough to put put your coffee cup down without worrying about upsetting the landlord. A great spot to rest and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, quirky house but met all our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

WADE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
VERY CLOSE TO CENTRE OF TOWN, SUPER MARKET, 2 MINUTES AWAY, NICE QUIET STREET WITH CHARACTER PROPERTIES. SUNNY SPOT, INTERESTING ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN OF HOUSE. WOULD RECCOMMEND FOR SHORT STAY.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenice H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great location... Walked to shops and restaurants.Relaxed feeling...
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xiang

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent place to stay, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend

Warm and dry, convenient location. Funky house, everything you need, great value.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cherakee K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great place to stay very close to town highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024