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Enjoy the sound of the birds among the trees

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire chalet

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • 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

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • 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 outlet shopping
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

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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 neighborhood

Map
Napier, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

What's nearby

  • Marine Parade - 18 min walk
  • McLean Park - 18 min walk
  • Ocean Spa - 2 min drive
  • Napier Prison - 3 min drive
  • National Aquarium of New Zealand - 3 min drive

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).

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Enjoy the sound of the birds among the trees Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 349 out of 511 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 511 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 511 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 511 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 511 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location & house
Great location. House was exactly as described. It’s an older place but has everything you need. Ron was more than accommodating and super friendly to deal with. My group of friends absolutely loved this place. Downfalls are only one shower, curtains over windows slightly mouldy and kitchen wasn’t fully equipped for the meal we were whipping up but it all worked in the end. Highly recommend. Thanks Ron
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherakee K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Great place to stay very close to town highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin F.

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

Xiang

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent place to stay, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Renee E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Napier stay
Lovely quiet location with plenty of beds and couches for relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela T.

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

8/10 Good

Frances N., Reading UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and quirky
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Napier getaway
We found the house very quirky, but homely. Perfect location for our needs. We were greeted on arriving, and shown around. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Emma N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place
A great location for walking into Napier, and exciting accommodation and garden for our son to explore
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Gary G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great old house
Good location to downtown, sites and restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique stay on Faraday
We loved our stay at this unique and quirky property. Well appointed and comfortable beds. Would love to stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pottery retreat.
We had very comfortable beds, the location is lovely and quiet, the home is well stocked, we had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great location, walking distance to town
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Ngaire L.

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

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

10/10 Excellent

Kui P., Hamilton, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Stay
As always we enjoyed our stay at this cool hidden 💎 Thank you Ron for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique architecture
Unique architecture; everything you need; helpful host; Art Deco buildings, downtown close by. Lots of stairs and on a hill, so those with mobility issues should be mindful. Nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B., Hawera

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
On the Hill
Quirky house with everything you need, have stayed here before and will definitely stay again. Ron greeted us when we arrived and saw us off on departure.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil P., Lake Hawea New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay in a fabulous place.
We loved this quirky home with the sound of birdsong. Great location with easy access to town. Very welcoming host.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

jpalm666

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Great quirky house. Kids loved it, especially the mezzanine. Great handy location too. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again. Thanks Ron .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable stay
Came to Napier to attend a concert. Location is in easy reach of main street and also McLean Park. The home is well maintained with a few quirky features which add to it's charm. Our host was very helpful. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place to stay for Napier
It’s a lovely quirky property handy for central Napier.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Cathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and Convenient
A short stay. Great location, comfortable and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023