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Gorgeous cottage set in spacious rural Hawkes Bay garden

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Smart TV, stereo
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Taradale, Napier
  • Place, Pettigrew Green Arena
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Church Road Winery
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Mission Estate Winery
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)
    ‪15 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.

Gorgeous cottage set in spacious rural Hawkes Bay garden

(We offer a flexible cancellation/refund policy as we understand that currently situations outside of indivual control crop up that may interfere with travel plans)

Omarunui cottage is located within the beautiful and established grounds of 'Omarunui', a historic Hawkes Bay homestead built in 1840. This newly renovated north facing cottage opens onto sunny decks allowing you to enjoy morning and afternoon sun, native bird life and with an outlook of mature trees and garden. While we are considered a rural property we have the benefit of being close to Taradale shops which is a 7 minute drive. During the summer months guests are welcome to use the swimming pool. The property is situated alongside the Tutaekuri River which provides excellent fishing and with easy access to the extensive network of Rotary walkway/cycle tracks. Perfectly placed between Napier and Hastings, both are a 15 minute drive away and Havelock North a 20 minute drive, a great spot to base yourself for day trips to the local wineries, day walks, beaches and the many fabulous restaurants that Hawkes Bay has to offer.
Our accommodation space provides;
Free wifi
Kitchen - equipped with oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, toaster, kettle and cooking utensils. Basic supplies are provided, tea, fresh coffee, sugar. There is a BBQ on the deck.
Living area - has a table and chairs, couch, comfortable chairs, tv.
Bathroom - shower, washing machine.
Bedroom - Queen size bed.
Cleaning and quality linen is provided.

Special conditions:
A minimum of two nights booking.
Smoking is permitted outside only.
Horse of the Year - if booking for this event please enquire as we can offer grazing for your horse.
Mission Estate, Church Road Winery, Elephant Hill, Kidnappers Estate, Craggy Range, Rotary Cycle Way, Gimblett Gravel Wineries, Napier Art Deco Weekend, Te Mata Peak, McLean Park, Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier Conference Centre, HB Showgrounds are all easy and accessible from our property, these destinations are not more than a 20 minute drive.
Extras:
Cleaning (included) high touch/use areas are cleaned with disinfectant
Linen (included)
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Otatara Pa. An outdoor pool and laundry facilities are available. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 6 minutes by car from Pettigrew Green Arena and 7 minutes from Otatara Pa
This vacation home offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 fire extinguisher
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.

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Reviews

Gorgeous cottage set in spacious rural Hawkes Bay garden Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Val S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Just really enjoyed our time there, particularly our breakfasts on sunny verandah. Beautiful gardens.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Omaranui Cottage

This property delivered exactly as advertised. Idyllic semi-rural setting and cute abode which was provisioned well. Plenty of outdoor space with a couple of chickens running around and a concrete swimming pool which would have been a boon for hot days. Would highly recommmend and intend to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cath D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nestled in Nature

Lovely relaxing stay on beautiful property. Everything we needed in the cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blanaid K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect cottage

Totally wonderful. Quiet, private, has everything you need and more ( use of owners pool!). Charming owner Melissa who has maintained a very beautiful garden.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent accommodation

Wonderful surroundings and location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I stayed for 3 nights and enjoyed every minute. Lovely rural private garden setting, quiet and very comfortable accommodation. Spotlessly clean! There is wifi available but I didn't need it as my Vodafone connection was surprisingly good. Will definitely look to stay again on future trips to the HB.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

10/10 Excellent

Renata

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and quiet close to everything clean I would stay again no worries

10/10 Excellent

Annie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Serene and gorgeous

We just loved our stay at Melissa’s cottage. Sitting on the veranda looking out across the garden, to where the sheep grazed, green hills in the distance, was tranquility itself. The cottage was stylish, welcoming and well equipped. We were so glad we opted to stay here. It was only a short trip into Napier but was a lovely retreat from the bustle. Also loved our dinner at the nearby pub. Thank you Melissa!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous cottage

A beautifully quiet and quaint cottage - perfect for a weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Warren C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace and quiet

Lovely little cottage. Beautiful surroundings. Really enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the little cottage, nice and quite but handy to everywhere that we were going. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another great stay

We love this place, beautiful rural setting, great little cottage which is very well equipped. Great place to start a cycle trip on Napier expansive cycle ways. Great hosts, thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful cottage. Would totally recommend and would definitely stay again. The bed was comfy, the rooms were warm, plenty of hot water. The only issue we had, and it was not too much of a problem, was we couldn't hook into the internet.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful break

Very comfy and cosy place to hide out and relax. Easy access to wineries and great dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a wonderful stay!

We had a wonderful stay. The place is clean, neat and tidy, and situated in beautiful surroundings. Very peaceful. A close drive to Taradale, Hastings. The best of both worlds. Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice & Quiet

It was a nice and quiet place to stay, very relaxing. Property met our requirements, would happily stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful cottage, clean and comfortable in lovely grounds with plenty of fruit trees. cycling trails across the road and great pub a couple of minutes drive away. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ray H., Tauranga

Liked: Cleanliness

Concert Weekend for the concert that never happened ( Rod Stewart )

We were very impressed with the Cottage, I am guessing that like the main house, it is a Heritage Cottage and if so has been modernized and set up to a high standard. Very quiet and private, an ideal getaway for a couple, within 5 minutes of the outskirts of Napier makes it a handy location for most activities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom D.

Liked: Cleanliness

The property is great but Bookabach is poor

The billing was inaccurate and difficult to understand. I don't understand why I have to pay the full price some time (is it two weeks) before. I will avoid Bookabach when possible.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Cottage

This is a great property and the cottage is ideal - thanks Mel
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace and quiet

A very relaxing break from everyday life. Weather turned out to be crap but a pleasant stay in spite of the weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome escape

The cottage and surroundings were stunning. The pool was a life-saver after super hot Hawkes Bay days and local bike rides. Wish we could have stayed longer than our 2 nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent spot

Very nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic location, lovely hosts

Couldn’t have wished for anything else. A beautiful and quiet location and perfect for a short break in central Hawkes Bay. Many thanks to Melissa and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022