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Te Mata Peak Secret Garden

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Living area
Private kitchen
Bathroom

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Havelock North, Havelock North
  • Place, Te Mata Peak
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Te Mata Trust Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Napier Seaport
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

3rd bedroom

1 Single Bed

4th bedroom

2 Single Beds

Main bedroom

1 King Bed

Second bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Guest bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

On suite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Te Mata Peak Secret Garden

Private country style house. Sunny and warm. The most amazing views. Nice lawn and garden.
Very close to the village and the fantastic wineries Hawkes Bay has to offer.
This house has a walking track in the backyard valley. Beautiful garden. You will have 3.4 acres to explore.
Pick up your fresh eggs from the chicken house every morning.
Lovely outdoor area for al fresco dining.
Walking distance to Tainui reserve and only 100 metres from the Te Mata Peak carpark , walking and mountain biking trails
Special conditions:
No smoking allowed in the property
No pets allowed
Small pond so children need to be supervised at all times when outside

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$150.00 per stay); bedding provided but no towels included (Optional, NZ$0.00 per person);

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
A fish pond in property so kids must be supervised
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Frequently asked questions

Is Te Mata Peak Secret Garden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Te Mata Peak Secret Garden?

As of 3 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Te Mata Peak Secret Garden on 30 December 2025 start from NZ$450, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Te Mata Peak Secret Garden?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Te Mata Peak Secret Garden?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Te Mata Peak Secret Garden located?

Situated in Havelock North, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Te Mata Peak and within 3 miles (5 km) of Te Mata Trust Park and Village Vineyards. Black Barn Vineyards and Arataki Honey Visitor Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

chris m.

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

Perfect location

Tranquil setting with stunning views. Perfect for walking at Te Mata Peak. Comfortable family home. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Diana B.

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

Excellent position

Fantastic position especially for accessing te mata peak. Beautiful setting.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in

Lovely location

Overburdened with residents clutter, and not particularly well presented. However, fantastic location and beautiful garden and outdoor spaces. Close to walking tracks and stunning views.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Susan M.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location but

The property is beautiful and the location is wonderful. We really enjoyed getting the opportunity to enjoy the trails and the hikes. My daughter really enjoyed feeding the chickens and collecting eggs. Overall, the house could benefit from removal of cobwebs, debris, and personal clutter. Additionally, the stairs appear to be in a process of repair but not yet completed at the time of our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 January 2023
Thank you for your review Susan. I apologize for not letting you know about the stairs. Yes we are replacing the carpet and was not finished when you stayed as we had problems with the contractor. I am so glad your daughter enjoyed the chickens and collecting the eggs.
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Good house

Check in was chaotic probably caused by us arriving early while the house was being cleaned although we do think a 4pm check in time is very late. We also discovered that there was no functioning bbq despite being listed in the amenities available. However our hosts were brilliant and immediately went out and purchased a new one which was fantastic. The house is well equipped, the gardens are gorgeous and the location is spot on. We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay and would recommend the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Arshiya M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Unpleasant experience

Owner switched off hot water supply before leaving and was not reachable for over 24 hrs. We all could not shower for 2 days. The spa in the bathroom was not usable as the jets were throwing out dirt. The outdoor furniture (swing, tables) were dirty with cob webs and again non-usable. No proper cooling facility in the bedrooms, as it was very hot we ended up sleeping in the lounge downstairs. Overall not a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 January 2022
I am sorry about the hot water Arshiya, this was a mistake. I have checked the Spa and it is working fine with no dirt coming out of it. We do not have air conditioning in the bedroom and do not offer this on our listing. Yes the Hawkes Bay is very hot in summer compared to Wellington. I am sorry you suffer from the heat.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry R.

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

Great host

Good stay. Thanks.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

patrick H.

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

Great Escape

Lovely place to stay. Plenty of space and getting eggs fresh from the chickens was a laugh, the chickens didn’t want to give up the eggs! Thanks for letting us stay. Paddy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Perfect location and property size was just great for numbers staying. Garden was beautiful and range of outside seating and dining options superb.
Verified

8/10 Good

Alan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful setting in beautiful town

Really nice comfortable house in a superb setting on top of a hill surrounded by lovely private garden to relax in . Inside house had everything we needed , plenty of space and comfortable . NOTE :However it does not sleep 8 as it states on website . It sleeps 5 adults ( 2 double beds and a single bed ) and a child in ‘racing car’ bed . The ‘racing car ‘ bed is a low child’s bed and not comfortable for an adult . This needs amending on listing .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Z.

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

very easy communication, clean house,good location

beautiful garden !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

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

Picturesque home in Havelock North

Lovely home near Napier (30 min away) it’s away from the hustle and bustle but still close to town. We loved the sunsets and views of the Te Mata It’s close to the vineyards. The home is like an oasis in the woods. You feel very close nature, including egg laying hens. Fresh breezes were refreshing We loved staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate G.

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

great place and stay

Lovely outlook and outdoor areas, large home. 3 Couples shared the house and there was plenty of space. All had our own bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Tranquil Havelock

beautiful property set in a lovely peaceful garden. Very close to Havelock North township and easy access to other areas in the Hawkes Bay. Highly Reccomended
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P.

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

Paradise

Easy and fun
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris R.

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

Great spot

Nice out door areas either side of house Great afternoon sun
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Good property, great location

Quick n easy to do
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Drenville D.

Very clean, neat n tidy house will all amenities available. Perfect for a nice relaxing holiday with

Very clean, neat n tidy house will all amenities available. Perfect for a nice relaxing holiday with great views, owners are very friendly and accommodating.... Thsnk You
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Neville M.

Superb!

Superb! Tranquil location nestled in the hills off Te Mata Peak yet 5min drive from Havelock North village. The property was a dream. The fruit trees, chicken farm (fresh eggs every day!) and lots of outdoor space for walks, games and the views are spectacular.

About the host

Hosted by PW

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What makes this property unique

Fresh eggs from the chooks every day

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English, Spanish
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