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Enjoy the sound of the birds among the trees

Chalet perfectly located for exploring Napier

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Exterior
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire chalet

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Napier, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
  • Place, Marine Parade
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Napier Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, National Aquarium of New Zealand
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Napier

Hospital Hill stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Hospital Hill chalet, you'll find Faraday Centre and Municipal Theatre. Daily Telegraph Building and Napier Botanical Gardens are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Napier Botanical Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Marine Parade - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Napier Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • McLean Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • National Aquarium of New Zealand - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Central Fire Station Bistro - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Baked By Central Fire Station - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chaona Thai - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪O'Sushi - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 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.

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.

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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
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
  • 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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking not allowed in the house, but ok outside.

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Enjoy the sound of the birds among the trees to the airport?

This chalet is 4.5 mi (10-min drive) away from the Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Enjoy the sound of the birds among the trees have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this chalet.

How close is Enjoy the sound of the birds among the trees to the beach?

This chalet is 1 mi (2-min drive) from Napier Beach and 2.2 mi (5-min drive) from Westshore Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Enjoy the sound of the birds among the trees offer free breakfast?

This chalet does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Enjoy the sound of the birds among the trees?

No, there is no casino at this chalet.

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

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Enjoy the sound of the birds among the trees?

Free parking is not available at this chalet.

Does Enjoy the sound of the birds among the trees have a pool?

This chalet does not have a pool.

Does Enjoy the sound of the birds among the trees have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this chalet.

How close is Enjoy the sound of the birds among the trees to downtown Napier?

This chalet is 0.4 mi away from Napier.

Enjoy the sound of the birds among the trees Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 372 out of 549 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 549 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 549 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 549 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 549 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roger P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The amenities were great and the proximity to all the shops were great were
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Kena A.

Host was very welcoming. Some of the furnishings were outdated. Upstairs bathroom was not very functionable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, well equipped home, host very nice. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dave P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was friendly. Quirky house, convenient location to main part of town
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in a really quiet neighbourhood yet only a short walk to the town centre and shops and restaurants. Ron the owner lives next door and he was extremely helpful when we had a minor problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

NITHIN P.

Liked: Cleanliness
welcoming host, great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Unspecified U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great host lives next-door but does not disturb you at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Morten B.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Catriona T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ron was very welcoming. Comfortable spacious house in great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

RUSTY N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and location. Everything we needed. Great host and great communication. Will stay again if in Napier.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes, brilliant. Lots of room, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paretoroa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome , amazing thank yous for everything
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location as walking distance to Napier town and cycling distance to wetlands
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

WADE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
VERY CLOSE TO CENTRE OF TOWN, SUPER MARKET, 2 MINUTES AWAY, NICE QUIET STREET WITH CHARACTER PROPERTIES. SUNNY SPOT, INTERESTING ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN OF HOUSE. WOULD RECCOMMEND FOR SHORT STAY.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Karina F.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline C.

The house is in a great position and is cute and quirky - the right mix of interesting stuff to make it homely and comfortable, and feeling safe enough to put put your coffee cup down without worrying about upsetting the landlord. A great spot to rest and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Celia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed our stay in this quirky, character-filled house in Napier. It’s full of Art Deco charm, with unique furniture and decorative pieces to discover throughout. The house itself is magnificent, with beautiful gardens that make it a lovely place to relax.There are, however, a few areas that could be improved to make the stay even better. The shower could do with an upgrade—or at least a thorough refresh, as the mould and worn appearance let the bathroom down. The curtains above the shower also need cleaning, as well as the clear corrugation on the roof. These small details really affect the look and feel of the space.Additionally, the staircase to the top floor would benefit greatly from having a handrail installed, especially as guests often need to carry suitcases up and down.Overall, the house is a wonderful place with lots of character, and with a few updates it could be truly outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maree S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay. Location was great, very accessible to everything. Would definitely reccommend and return.Host was very accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaynor S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our people loved the house and Ron (Owner) is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara-Helen A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Most AMAZING place to stay!

This was an amazing place to stay!When we arrived, the place had all the lights on, and was so welcoming, and the beautiful fire was on, the lock box meant immediate entry, and the arrival was very welcoming!The home itself is a marvel- the architecture is so beautiful, and for our group of eight adults, (our family and their partners were staying to celebrate our youngest's 18th birthday), it was just perfect!Three levels, so much room to spread out, and warm and cosy, but very spacious! Lots of windows and light, lots of quirky areas- the bridge from the top level to the garden was a highlight for our girl! Fruit trees and beautiful location- a two minute walk from the Faraday museum, right beside the botanical gardens, and so close to town!The owners were so thoughtful- as well as lighting and heating the home for our arrival, they had milk for us in the fridge- the spacious kitchen was so well stocked, and had so many basics- not just tea, coffee and sugar, but lots more! Lots of spare soaps, toiletries etc in case you forget to bring your own! Separate recycling containers as well as the bin in the kitchen meant easy separation of the rubbish. The home itself was an architectural delight, and we loved exploring it! We all said we would have loved to live there- a truly special holiday location, and we had the most amazing time!AWESOME location-for the weekend we managed to fit in the museum, botanical gardens, the aquarium, shopping, market, restaurant n more!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property, quirky house but met all our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Long weekend

Warm and dry, convenient location. Funky house, everything you need, great value.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandra L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stairs, stairs & more stairs

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025