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Busby Hill Villa - Havelock North Holiday Home

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Exterior
Exterior detail
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Balcony
  • Internet access
  • Living area

Explore the area

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Havelock North, Hawkes Bay
  • Place, Black Barn Vineyards
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Arataki Honey Visitor Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Birdwoods Gallery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Busby Hill Villa - Havelock North Holiday Home

Life’s good at Busby Hill Villa, a luxurious residence in a central Havelock North location!

Basked in all-day sunshine, this two-level holiday home sleeps up to twelve guests across five well-appointed bedrooms. The generous master bedroom is your private retreat with an ensuite, walk-in wardrobe and balcony. The home is complimented by two additional bathrooms – perfectly configured for a range of families and groups!

With neutral tones, the upstairs open-plan living area has been thoughtfully decorated. An array of couches, a Smart TV and WiFi provide a comfortable and inviting space. The well-equipped kitchen is comprised of a sleek design and modern appliances and is accompanied by a formal dining table – ideal to gather around and enjoy a meal.

Step through to a gorgeous north-facing tiled balcony with outdoor seating and take in the sweeping views over Havelock North and the Heretaunga Plains or enjoy the morning sun on the private courtyard off the kitchen. Situated on a suburban section, you have your own lawn area as well as the use of one parking space within the internal access garage.

This central Havelock North location means you’re just a quick 450-metre stroll to the charming town centre. Here, you will find a range of boutique shops, cafes and restaurants. Make sure to visit the world-class wineries and vineyards in the surrounding area!

Comfort, convenience and luxury await at Busby Hill Villa!
Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking.

Adults wanting to use the bunks should be aware that they are a standard single length however, headroom is limited as they have been designed for children.

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About the area

Havelock North

Havelock North is home to this holiday home. Hastings City Growers Market and Hawke’s Bay Farmers’ Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Te Mata Peak and Cornwall Park. Hawke's Bay Exhibition Centre and Splash Planet are also worth visiting.
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Havelock North, Hawkes Bay

What's nearby

  • Village Vineyards - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Black Barn Vineyards - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Arataki Honey Visitor Centre - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Birdwoods Gallery - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Te Mata Estate - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Havelock North Rugby Club - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Te Mata Figs Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Peak House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jackson's Bakery & Cafe - ‬8 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place for our swim team, the kitchen was big enough to cook for 12. Everything was easy and it had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad the home worked well for your swim team and that the spacious kitchen made it easy to cater for everyone. It is great to hear everything was straightforward and had everything you needed. We would be happy to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheridan B.

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

Great place and location

Lovely home to stay in. Great location and well set up.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clinton B.

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

Awesome base to explore Hawkes Bay

We had a great 3 night stay. Location worked really well and Villa had everything we needed for 7 adults.Highly recommend..,Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 March 2025
It’s great to hear you had such a fantastic stay, Clinton. We're delighted that the villa had everything your group needed and that the location served as the perfect base for exploring Hawke’s Bay. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are so pleased you had an enjoyable experience. We’d love to host you again in the future. Reputation & Resolutions Coordinators, Bachcare.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony K.

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

Excellent location

Clean tidy and all we needed for our trip. Great sized rooms and amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was just like a home and we had everything we needed. There were wonderful views from upstairs. We were nice and handy to town. However I should have checked the bedding configuration before booking (totally my fault). There was nine of us ranging from mid 60s to mid 80s and there were 2 sets of bunks in one room that were only suitable for small children. Two of us had to sleep in there and with the very limited headroom it was quite uncomfortable. Some of the things we did were visited Te Mata peak on a beautiful clear day. We had lunch at Clifton beach, visited the Birdwoods Gallery, Maraetotara Falls and Keirunga Gardens, shopped and had lunch and coffees in town. All in all a great place to stay especially if you have young children.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2026
Hi there, Thanks so much for your detailed feedback. We’re really glad to hear you all thoroughly enjoyed your stay and that the home felt comfortable, well‑equipped, and offered those wonderful upstairs views. It’s great to know the location worked well for exploring the area too, and it sounds like you made the most of some fantastic local spots. We appreciate you mentioning the bedding configuration. It’s always important that guests feel comfortable, and we understand how the bunk room wouldn’t have been ideal for your group. Checking the layout beforehand can definitely help, but we’ll also review how clearly this is presented to ensure expectations are aligned for future bookings. All in all, we’re delighted you had a great stay, especially for families or groups with younger children. Best, Bachcare Reputation and Resolutions Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tineka W.

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

Close to Splash Planet

Great location and could fit our group of 11.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 January 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our excellent location—it’s one of the things we’re most proud of, and we’re glad it made your stay even better. We’d love to host you again next time you’re in the area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neville J.

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

Havelock North Wedding

We had 9 people staying - the place was excellent and very central. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 January 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a positive review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future. Thanks again for choosing to stay with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Worked great for us

It was very comfortable and really suited our group of adults. It was close to the local cafes and amenities. There are plenty of beds, so lots of sleeping options and lots of comfortable chairs and sofas
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Havelock Haven

Absolutely fantastic - convenient location, fabulous house and amenities and easy entry access. Had a brief power cut but found matches so were able to light candles so wasn't a problem. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Busby Hill

House was wonderful and perfectly clean and spacious. Kitchen floor was very slippery and also couldn’t find any tea towels. Otherwise absolutely amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 January 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a positive review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future. Thanks again for choosing to stay with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel L.

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

Clean and Spacious

Fantastic property for a large group or family. Havelock North town two mins walk. Comfortable facilities with everything you need. Good indoor and outdoor options. Gas bottle ran out first night and due to heating and water being gas it made for a frustrating hour or two, however bookabach and the property manager sorted the problem and provided a replacement gas bottle within about 90 mins - no harm done (and thanks for the prompt fix)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great well located Property

We celebrated a family birthday and invited Children and Grandchildren to stay. The property was great with good bedroom and bathroom configuration. The kitchen and open plan dining and lounge are excellent spaces. Property is well located within easy walking distance to Village shops and restaurants etc. Only downside for us was the listing said BBQ and this does not exist which was extremely disappointing. We would have made other food choices if we had known.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Olivia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2026
Hi there, Thanks so much for your 10/10 rating. We really appreciate it and are glad you enjoyed your stay. Best, Bachcare Reputation and Resolutions Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 March 2026
Thank you for your review. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a rating and are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. We would be pleased to welcome you back again. Reputation and Resolutions Coordinators.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 December 2025
Thank you for providing such a positive rating. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope you had a wonderful stay. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Reputation & Resolutions Coordinators.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 January 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star rating! We’re thrilled that you had such a great experience. Your feedback means the world to us, and we hope to welcome you back soon for another fantastic stay.
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