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Enjoy the sound of the birds among the trees

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire chalet

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

Enjoy the sound of the birds among the trees

Five minutes walk to the centre of town, this charming fully-furnished family home is set among trees in a quiet location across the road from Gleeson Park. This reserve is mainly lawn and trees with a small playground for children, and is suitable for family games and picnics ... bring your badminton net!
Designed and built by an architect in the 1960s, the quirky home has many interesting features including a narrow sky-view strip that runs the length of the roof. Very little has been modified over the years, apart from the original balcony. This was completely rebuilt (2017) to comply with modern building-safety standards.
The master bedroom upstairs has a small bridge that leads across to an elevated private garden with fruit trees.
While the main bathroom has a shower, toilet and bath, upstairs there's a second toilet with hand basin.
Being a chalet style with open stairs, our holiday home is not ideally suited for wee toddlers or the infirm.
Off street parking is available for up to three vehicles.
Special conditions:
Minimum stay 2 nights.
$190 per night for 2 adults, plus $10 per night per extra person.

Smoking allowed outside only.

Extras: Linen (included); Free Wifi (included);Sky TV. (included)
NOTE: Under Kiwi Bach tradition you are expected to leave the Bach in a tidy condition.

Property manager

Ron Veen

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking not allowed in the house, but ok outside.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Note from host: Please send inquiry to discuss

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Not really for toddlers because of the stairs

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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

Enjoy Sound Birds Among Trees Napier
Enjoy Sound Birds Among Trees
Enjoy the Sound of the Birds Among the Trees Chalet
Enjoy the Sound of the Birds Among the Trees Napier
Enjoy the Sound of the Birds Among the Trees Chalet Napier

About the area

Map
Napier, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

What's nearby

  • Marine Parade - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • McLean Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Napier Prison - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • National Aquarium of New Zealand - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • National Tobacco Company Building - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Burgerfuel Napier - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sai Thai Eatery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy the sound of the birds among the trees pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy the sound of the birds among the trees?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy the sound of the birds among the trees?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy the sound of the birds among the trees located?

Located in Hospital Hill, this chalet is within a 15-minute walk of Faraday Centre, Municipal Theatre, and Daily Telegraph Building. Napier Botanical Gardens and Nelson Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Enjoy the sound of the birds among the trees Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 349 out of 508 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 508 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 508 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 508 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 508 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun, quirky, and central
The ideal house for an extended family. Room for everyone without feeling cluttered. Handy to CBD and Marine Parade meant we didn't need multiple vehicles. Friendly helpful host without being intrusive. Great outdoor spaces for summer stays. Quiet street.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esther n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute home on the hill
We had a wonderful stay at Ron’s house. It is very nice and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy O., Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb Spot
Lovely spot with heaps of spots to find some quiet or to play "hide and seek". Really close to town to pop down for anything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jolene M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect slice of paradise on the hill
Lovely stay in a beautiful peaceful location. Great space for a group, and the host was fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
57 Faraday
Handy location. Very helpful host.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
NZ holiday
Comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah B.

Quirky on Faraday
Great property, just be aware both internal staircases have no railings, and steps to washing line are definitely not suitable for anyone walking with a stick! Host lives on site, friendly and helpful. Good location- Faraday Museum well worth a visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Janene d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute, quirky house
A great place to stay, it had everything we needed, and the host was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Repeat Offender
This is the 3rd time staying here. We enjoy the house & the host is excellent. Thanks Ron.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gaynor S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Show Judges Stay
Ron was an excellent host, many thanks, the judges loved your home... Many thanks again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Caroline C.

Girls weekend
With most of our group think the stairs need gates at the tops so no accidents happen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tupu C., Kaikohe 0473

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed the hospitality of the owner immensely and helped us out we broke down for extra day no cost
The property is very accommodated would have been lovely with an extra shower but that never held us back at all so thank you very much
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky but amazing
Our spacious stay was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jason m.

Liked: Cleanliness
quicky gem
my girl said it was open and spacious. my other girl said it was amazing but would have liked heaters in there room. my partner liked the decor and colours rainbow door and steps. i liked all the pop out decks everwhere. my girl liked the bath. it was very quite street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gary C., Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness
Just the home away from home for us.
We were in Napier for a family wedding. Found this house, booked it and we had the whole family together and had a great time. Many thanks Ron.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place with plenty of space
This book a bach is in a great location, easy to find, easy to get into with plenty of space for the family. There was a visiting cat, the shower has great pressure and there are 2 toilets. Everything was well stocked and seamless
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of character, close to everything.
We headed up a for a short trip to sort things out after the wairoa floods. The host was a great man that immediately made us feel welcome and the place was full of character and fun for the kids. I highly recommend this for anybody :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Napier stay
It was fantastic the house was fabulous and the owner made us feel special by meeting with us and even helped load our van when leaving a real great host
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ngaire L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky but Creaky!
Good location for us, only minutes from town centre. The house was warm and comfortable and the beds were fine. It have everything that we needed plus. It is a multi level wooden house so quite creaky when you're moving around it. Our host was next door and very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Paul O.

We loved our stay
The host is very accommodating, and our stay was nice. If you are like me and have the best bed in the world, then you will notice that the beds here are far from it, but I still went out like a light when my head hit the pillow and got plenty of sleep. In our party, we had myself and my partner, and 3 friends who slept in different rooms. We found the place was very spacious and wasn't cramped at all. Would definitely recommend to anyone who is looking for a place for 4 or more people.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Tiffany

Parking not easy. Not enough heating.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway
We were a group of 5 friends running in the Hawkes Bay 10km. The house is conveniently located to Napier shops and the Marine Parade. It had everything we needed, including a one button gas fire place. Good afternoon sun and we felt relaxed and cozy here. The decor and fittings are dated but for comfy beds and a cheap and cheerful getaway it was ideal for us. Ron was excellent to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
Really enjoyed our stay. Clean and comfortable (and a bit quirky!). Good location - walking distance to town centre. Ron is a great host. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherakee K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great place to stay very close to town highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
We loved staying here, it was so comfortable and cosy, just like being at home. We were a sports group of 6 people, and the home catered for all our needs and then some. We would definitely book here again for our next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024