In the heart of Napier South, this beautifully restored 1910 Villa offers a home away from home experience. Unwind with a soak in the heated outdoor pool or spa at Ocean Spa, enjoy wine tasting at nearby cellar doors, and explore the city on bike via Rotary pathways. With secure off-street parking for up to four cars and fully fenced property grounds, this villa is perfect for large family groups or three couples.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Gym
Outdoor space
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About this property
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);
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
DVD player
Stereo
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Gym
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Winery tours 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
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
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
About the area
Napier South, a neighbourhood in Napier, is home to this holiday home. National Aquarium of New Zealand and Faraday Centre are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Hawke’s Bay Farmers’ Market and Hastings City Growers Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at McLean Park or Park Island Sports Complex. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Napier travel guide
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Character Napier South Villa?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Character Napier South Villa?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Character Napier South Villa?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Character Napier South Villa located?
Located in Napier South, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of McLean Park and Nelson Park. Marine Parade and National Aquarium of New Zealand are also within 10 minutes.
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We very much liked the characterful house and especially the plants and the garden. The owner, Tess, is very trusting to allow strangers like us to stay because there are a lot of personal items throughout the house. It’s great to have walkable access to central Napier and the sea front, and the local coffee shops and corner store. Pity about traffic noise from busy Latham street: this is why we rate the house 4star rather than 5star.
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.
Perfect spot for grandparents, parents and two kids
Spent 4 nights at this Bach with our daughter, her partner and two grandkids (6 and 2) on 1st visit to Napier area. Location was very convenient (right by cricket stadium but that was no issue). Very walkable, Close to stores, coffee, wonderful bakery. Incredibly comfortable interior, beautifully appointed, great kitchen, comfy beds, nice bathrooms and a garden that was stunning. I would stay here again for sure.
We loved our stay here! We spent the night before and night of our wedding here with our friends and had the most special time. The house and yard was perfect for “girls getting ready” photos. So green, so many plants everywhere! Bedrooms are very big and there’s two big living areas to spread out in. Great location. Very clean. Comfy beds.
We had an excellent stay here - the house is beautiful! Lovely quirky decorations, and lush plants throughout the house and in the outdoor areas. The house had everything we needed, with spacious bedrooms, kitchen and living areas. We also loved the covered deck area, and the front verandah was beautiful in the morning sun - several passersby complimented me on my lovely house and garden! (I did admit that it wasn’t actually my hard work ). The house is literally next door to McLean Park, and we were lucky enough that our stay coincided with a Magpies game - lots of fun, and super convenient! Thanks for a great stay - would definitely recommend
The owner has an amazing selection of plants both inside and outside. These really made the place feel like home! Lots of outside space. We easily had room for 2 cars and 7 bikes. Great covered patio, good bbq, and a well appointed kitchen. We were able to make a full Christmas dinner. The bathrooms were modern & spacious. Immensely enjoyed our time here!
Beautiful old house with a lovely surrounding garden.Nicely furnished with some unique touches.Easy walk into the town centre and beach. Situated on a slightly busy road but this did not bother us. Maclean Park stadium is next door and was not a bother even during an evening cricket match. A good cafe and second hand bookstore were nearby.The
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.
We found the property to be good, not great. It was comfortable, but not as clean as we would expect. We enjoyed being close to the downtown and we liked the sunny sitting area and plants inside. The location could be a problem if there is an event at the stadium, which is right next to the property. The host was helpful and responsive.
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.
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.
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.
We had a great stay, beds comfy, house was warm and great location. Would love to have stayed longer!
Wendy i.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Archival
10/10 Excellent
10 Jan 2017
This was a lovely home to stay in for a weekend in Napier.
This was a lovely home to stay in for a weekend in Napier. Excellent location, lovely house, very spacious for our extended family. Thank you very much, it exceeded our expectations, couldn't have been more perfect for us!
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!
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.
Quaint, charming character home… loved the diverse vegetation, both inside and outside. Next door to the stadium for events, close to the downtown core, easy access to the local wineries, the cycle trails and treks. Thoroughly enjoyed our time here and the host was great with communications, providing suggestions well in advance of our arrival.