Friendly Rural Retreat

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A wooden deck with a table and chairs, surrounded by a grassy yard and a wooden fence.
A clear blue pool with a metal ladder.
A modern building with a wooden pergola structure, large windows, and a metal exterior.
A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a view of a grassy field through sheer curtains.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a large window, and a view of trees.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Outdoor pool
  • Toys
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
The current price is NZ$515
NZ$258 per night
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 13 Nov

Explore the area

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Raukawa, Hawke's Bay
  • Place, Abbey Cellars
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Hastings Golf Club
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Amazing Maze 'n Maize
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom and Laundry

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
The current price is NZ$515
NZ$258 per night
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 13 Nov

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Frequently asked questions

Does Friendly Rural Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Friendly Rural Retreat?

As of 10 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Friendly Rural Retreat on 11 November 2026 start from NZ$515, 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.

Is Friendly Rural Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Friendly Rural Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Friendly Rural Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Friendly Rural Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Friendly Rural Retreat located?

Located in the heart of Raukawa, this golf guesthouse is within 6 miles (10 km) of Abbey Cellars, Alpha Domus Winery and Hastings Golf Club. Good Fun Bike Rides and Sileni Estates are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Friendly Rural Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful spot Was lovely anf quiet sitting outside listening to all the wildlife.The girls even braved the pool!Cozy and comfortable this place was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice stay

Nice place to stay very enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Really enjoy our time, lovely friendly people, good service and comfortable stay.

Comfortable, friendly good service and peaceful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place to stay

Great host! Fun for Dogs and Kids
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rural pet friendly accommodation

Lovely, quiet, pet-friendly accommodation with a homely feel and everything you need for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rural retreat

A lovely clean and quiet setting to spend the weekend in the bay🌸
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Hawkes bay Visit

Nice place, nice rural setting. Easy to find.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

Exceeded expectations. Great spot
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and great setting. How all things work was well explained. Gratetful for the time.
Great Rural Setting!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hawkes Bay gem

Beautiful location, excellent facilities and great hosts made for a great and memorable stay for the whole family. Would definitely go back. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bridal party stay

Amazing location. Very neat and tidy. Our host was excellent and we had a great time. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful quiet country retreat

A very comfortable and spacious place to stay. Very welcoming. We were very grateful to be able to have our small elderly dog inside with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Picturesque farm setting

Lovely views of the surrounding farmland. Very quick journey into Havelock North or Hastings.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best of both worlds

Although rural quite close to Hastings wineries and easy drive elsewhere. Perfect for our purposes and kind to dogs. Thanks for a restful and quiet stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical Peace

The most beautiful scenic views, lovely family made us feel very welcomed, love every mimute, was so nice and peaceful. Recommend 100 times.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet with everything you need

Lovely well equipped house. Everything you need and very quiet. Only downfall for us was no seperate toilet. But everything else was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Idyllic farm stay, close to Hastings

Great for family, heaps of fun stuff for the kids to do. Outlook and having breakfast and dinner on the deck was idyllic. Hosts were really nice. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and peaceful

We love our stay and the quiet ambience of the location. Definitely a place to relax and chill. Truly appreciate the kindness of preparing the place warm as we arrive. Hospitality is exceptional!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Was a lovely quiet weekend! All well equipped as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Great Property as described in listing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great accommodation

Great experience at this property with lovely hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

Absolutely loved our stay. Felt like a home away from home with a whole bunch of extra bonus’s. Perfect spot for a family getaway. Will definitely stay again. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a wonderful tiny home!

What a wonderful tiny home! Very tidy and lovely cottage equipped with everything we need. We had a great stay at Krystal's place. She was great to deal with, super friendly, helpful, and quick to respond. This lovely place looks more spacious than it does in the pictures. Everything is neat & tidy and the perfect place for a staycation or a little escape from the city. We would highly recommend this wonderful cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very comfortable bach

Great stay, and enjoyed the use of the plunge pool. The bach was very baby friendly for my crawling bubba. Thanks for a comfortable stay Krystal!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Even better than pictured

I bumped them down to a 4 for accuracy of online listing because it is even better than pictured. Normally places aren't as good as the photos but this is the opposite. Huge kitchen and bathroom, great lounge, dining and deck. Great places to play for the kids and a couple of short interesting walks to feed horses, see miniature horses and alpacas. Will definately go again next time we are in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

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