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Enjoy the sound of the birds among the trees

Chalet in Napier

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Lounge
Kitchen 2
Kitchen1
Bedroom1
Foyer

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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  • Place, Marine Parade
  • Place, Napier Prison
  • Place, National Aquarium of New Zealand
  • Airport, Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Mezzanine

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Not really for toddlers because of the stairs
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Please send inquiry to discuss
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Smoking

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

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Napier

Located near the beach, this chalet is in Hospital Hill, a neighbourhood in Napier. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nelson Park and Napier Beach, while Faraday Centre and Municipal Theatre are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at McLean Park, or consider a night out at Napier Soundshell. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Napier, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

What's nearby

  • Marine Parade - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Napier Prison - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • McLean Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • National Aquarium of New Zealand - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • National Tobacco Company Building - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Central Fire Station Bistro - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cappadonna Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Baked By Central Fire Station - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy the sound of the birds among the trees pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy the sound of the birds among the trees?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy the sound of the birds among the trees?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy the sound of the birds among the trees located?

Located in Hospital Hill, this chalet is within a 15-minute walk of Faraday Centre, Municipal Theatre and Daily Telegraph Building. Napier Botanical Gardens and Nelson Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 363 out of 535 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 535 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 535 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Xiang

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Esther n.

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

Cute home on the hill

We had a wonderful stay at Ron’s house. It is very nice and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey T.

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

Work collegues

Great setting,plenty of space and well equiped
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart H.

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

Cosy stay at Faraday

We had three very pleasant nights staying at
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb M.

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

Quirky but amazing

Our spacious stay was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Great location, plenty of space. Great indoor, outdoor flow options. Lovely feel to place.

Very enjoyable stay, would come again. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic location

Very spacious house in a great location for being central
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Gary G.

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

Great old house

Good location to downtown, sites and restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil P., Lake Hawea New Zealand

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

Lovely stay in a fabulous place.

We loved this quirky home with the sound of birdsong. Great location with easy access to town. Very welcoming host.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

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

Very pleasant stay

We really enjoyed the stay. The host is amazing. Thank you 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

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

Perfect spot

A great place to stay for a family with teens. Lots of space for people to do their own thing and walking distance to the shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lois P.

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

Napier stay

It was fantastic the house was fabulous and the owner made us feel special by meeting with us and even helped load our van when leaving a real great host
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

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

Napier stay

Great unique property for our group, plenty of room inside and out,
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Chris W.

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

Amazing location

Well looked after property and perfect location, close to city centre yet very peaceful. Best part is was suitable for our dog as well. Loved our stay will definitely return
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tupu C.

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

Enjoyed the hospitality of the owner immensely and helped us out we broke down for extra day no cost

The property is very accommodated would have been lovely with an extra shower but that never held us back at all so thank you very much
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth O.

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

Napier getaway

We found the house very quirky, but homely. Perfect location for our needs. We were greeted on arriving, and shown around. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gaynor S.

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

Show Judges Stay

Ron was an excellent host, many thanks, the judges loved your home... Many thanks again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gary C.

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

Just the home away from home for us.

We were in Napier for a family wedding. Found this house, booked it and we had the whole family together and had a great time. Many thanks Ron.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chontahlia K.

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

Beautiful chalet

Absolutely loved our stay, would highly recommend staying here. Ron is an awesome host. We will be back again Ron
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Fun, quirky, and central

The ideal house for an extended family. Room for everyone without feeling cluttered. Handy to CBD and Marine Parade meant we didn't need multiple vehicles. Friendly helpful host without being intrusive. Great outdoor spaces for summer stays. Quiet street.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen R.

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

Quirky stay in Napier

Great house with all the facilities needed in an excellent location. Loved it
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ron Veen

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What makes this property unique

Gleeson Park has a steep walking track though the trees to the top of Hospital Hill

Languages:

English

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