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Character Napier South Villa

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Outdoor dining
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
Napier City, Napier
  • McLean Park
    2 min walk
  • Nelson Park
    3 min walk
  • Marine Parade
    7 min walk
  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)
    8 min drive

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About the area

Napier

With a stay at this vacation home in Napier (Napier South), you'll be steps from McLean Park and 3 minutes by foot from Nelson Park. .This vacation home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Marine Parade and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Napier Beach.

What's nearby

  • McLean Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Marine Parade - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • National Aquarium of New Zealand - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pania of the Reef - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Napier Prison - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Burgerfuel Napier - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sai Thai Eatery - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Character Napier South Villa

Beautifully restored 1910 Villa. Offers all the comforts of home. Nestled within Napier South close to Marine Parade, only 10minutes walk. These nearby attractions including fantastic childrens playground/scooter/bike track. Icecream shops, cafes and The National Aquarium of New Zealand. Being the Art Deco capital that we are you are a stones throw away from the Architecture and hype of the Art Deco events and festivities that Napier is famous for. Really close to the Rotary pathways to explore the city on your bike, which can be hired from the Marine Parade cycle hire shop. Ocean Spa offers a relaxing way to spend an evening soaking in heated outdoor pool or spa, or enjoying the gym facilities available. If wine tasting is your thing, chose from the many Cellar doors in the area either guided or non guided, car or bike. These wines can also be found in many of our top local restaurants the city has to offer. If Cricket or Rugby is your thing then you could not get any closer, in fact the ball can land in your back yard!
Special conditions:
Our Villa is set up ideally for 3 couples, or a large family group.
Smoking is acceptable outside only.
It is a fully fenced property with secure off street parking that
can accommodate up to 4 cars if necessary.
Please note this is our home that we live in not just a leave
and lock up batch.
More pictures to come.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$100.00 per stay); Linen (included);
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a microwave. Conveniences include a sofa bed and a washing machine.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

tessb533

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor Pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Character Napier South Napier
Character Napier South Villa Napier
Character Napier South Villa Private vacation home
Character Napier South Villa Private vacation home Napier

Character Napier South Villa Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jackie v.

Liked: Cleanliness
A home away from home
Location was fabulous, easy walk to town. Perfect for two couples as we each had a bathroom and plenty of different spaces to relax. Loved the outdoor area and BBQ, beautiful garden. Great to have off street parking. Listing did say pool and gym which it didn't have but we didn't mind. Super responsive host, quickest I've experienced. Loved the ceilings and cute art deco touches. Fresh flowers inside were a nice touch too. Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding accom
We were in Napier for our daughter’s wedding. There was myself and my husband, my oldest son, his partner and under 2 year old from Queensland and my youngest son from New York. The house was fabulous and worked really well for us all as plenty of space, clean and in a great location, close to the waterfront and where our daughter and family were staying. Tess was very easy to communicate with before and during the stay and the arrival process was very easy. Would definitely recommend Tess and her home and definitely come back and stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Louise B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Napier
The house is very nice, on a busy road, close to central Napier and sea front, lovely garden with tables, chairs and decks to catch the light. Kitchen and bathrooms well equipped but bedrooms need more personal storage and hanging space. Beds comfortable but more pillows and simple duvet covers. We had a good time in Napier, thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Villa
The house is lovely and interesting and the hosts clearly have a green thumb; both inside and outside are filled with healthy plants, which is uplifting. The upside of the location is that it’s not a long walk to beach, and quite fast by car to downtown or north Napier, or to highways out of town. The downside is that it’s on a rather busy street. The host was helpful and fast in communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We had a fabulous stay, the house was a perfect base to see Napier. The AC was a blessing in the heat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Great
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend away
A nicely furnished and well equipped villa not far from the centre. Very handy for our son’s cricket at Nelson Park as it just a couple of minutes walk. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

ross j.

Liked: Cleanliness
couldn't be better
The moment I saw the colourful front garden I knew I had made the right choice in my holiday home. And when I walked around to the back and saw the verdant grape pergola I knew I would be enjoying many happy hours quaffing Hawke's Bay pinot gris there. And the inside - very spacious, tastefully furnished/decorated rooms, well-provided. Sadly my last week was interrupted by the disastrous cyclone that has so seriously devastated the region - but the host could not have been kinder - bringing me a thermos of hot water every morning, a warm meal at night, they were able to arrange for me to make an early exit, took me to the airport. All beyond expectations; they could see how stressed I was by this catastrophe
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect
Stunning villa, beautiful gardens with lovely places to sit and enjoy the space. Fantastic location, spotlessly clean and tidy. Has everything you need for a relaxing break. So wonderful we could bring our dogs, our son loved it too. One of the best holiday homes we have stayed in Napier. Thank you so much Tess, our son had the best time celebrating his big 10! We will be back for sure😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous villa in a handy city location
A beautiful home with plenty of space for our extended family group of 4 adults and 2 children. Great communication with the owner and thoughtful touches of wine and bouquets of flowers left for us! Right next to McLean park so walking distance into the city. Really comfortable place to stay and would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shyam P., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
Splendid stay in Napier
The place is much better that the photos appear. It was a beautifully furnished house in a very central location with great amenities. Our group had a wonderful stay after our new years trip. Also perfect location for Napier wine tasting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Garden oasis and gracious historical home
Beautiful property inside and out. Very spacious with great outdoor seating for entertaining. A lovely experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerard & Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A gem in central Napier
We were lucky enough to spend 10 wonderful days in this beautiful character family home with its magical outdoor dining and garden. Perfectly located for everything that this lovely city and beach have to offer. After arriving, we hardly used the car. We walked 15-20km a day around the city, beach, port and up on the Bluff with our dog. Highly recommended and hope to go back for another stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxed stay
All three generations and the dog had a brilliant stay! Plenty of room for everyone and we loved sitting out on the front verandah. Comfy and clean! Great location with easy walk/scooter to beach, park and town.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
Great stay Couldn’t fault this place Thanks so much
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family retreat
Thank you, Tess. This property offers everything you could ever hope to need and was the perfect place for out family reunion. We loved staying at your place and really appreciated it.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barb G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, clean and comfortable
Thank you, we really enjoyed our stay. Very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerry B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
A good house and lovely garden. Clean, comfortable with cool art, loads of house plants and plenty of character. Near to central Napier, the beach and cycle ways. It was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

stacey k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable stay..
Had very friendly and easy communication with owner. Was a short stay for us and so the importance of comfort and a good nights sleep was appreciated. Lovely decor and gardens. Some traffic noise being so close to all amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

michelle k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great accommodation
We loved our stay! Great location and lots of shady spots in the garden. Great layout for family groups.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay in a perfect location for families, just a scoot away from the aquarium, bike track with traffic lights, playground, skate park and everything else on Marine Parade! The rooms are light and bright and spacious and the dining area outside is really special. The spa pool is long gone but the new air conditioning was very much needed on hot days. If bringing a toddler or baby, bring all their bits and bobs- cutlery and bowls etc. Tess was a warm and friendly host who was easy to communicate with, and we can’t wait to come back and stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kasun M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place to enjoy Napier!
We really enjoyed our stay here! The property has heat pumps in both living areas, and the outdoor spaces are spectacular! Had some amazing outdoor dinners :) Also really close to Marine Parade and restaurants there, about a 3 minute drive. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda M., Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful garden villa
This is such a lovely spot to base a Hawkes Bay holiday in, close to everything with a gorgeous sheltered garden that is an oasis in the day and sitting outside in the evenings. Thank you Tess for making us so welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

kylie m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding
From the first enquiry to check in, the communication was quick and responsive. The home itself was absolutely delightful, clean and location was perfect. Highly recommend to anyone wanting a treated getaway in Napier. You will be wowed when you enter this home. I will be back , this time with some friends so we can do the wineries and shop 🌺 Thank you for accommodating us

10/10 Excellent

Kiriana B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Napier
Thanks for a great stay- lovely house for the family:)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021