Enjoy the sound of the birds among the trees
4.8
Outstanding(500 Reviews)Chalet in Napier
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
About this chalet rental
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.
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.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Napier
Reviews
4.8
Outstanding(500 Reviews)4.8
With most of our group think the stairs need gates at the tops so no accidents happen.
4.8
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
4.8
Our spacious stay was great
4.8
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.
4.8
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.
4.8
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
4.8
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 :)
4.8
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
4.8
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.
4.8
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.
4.8
Parking not easy. Not enough heating.
4.8
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.
4.8
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.
4.8
Great place to stay very close to town highly recommend
4.8
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.
4.8
Lovely quiet location with plenty of beds and couches for relaxing.
4.8
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.
4.8
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
4.8
A quirky home which was a pleasure to stay in. Suitable for those who can cope with stairs as there are two long flights of stairs. A large open plan kitchen/dining/lounge which was well used during our stay. Everything we needed, and more, was provided making this the perfect place to stay for our two day minibreak.
We did not park in the driveway as it looked a bit tricky to reverse out of and instead chose to park on the side of the road.
4.8
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.
4.8
Was perfect for us, big place with everything you need. Bit rough around the edges but a pleasant stay and well priced. Ron was helpful and friendly, great to deal with. Would not be suitable for young kids due to gaps in the railing around the stairs.
4.8
Close to our venue and city, good parking. Sleeping configuration worked well. Unfortunately wi-fi was significantly lacking.
4.8
Great quirky house. Kids loved it, especially the mezzanine. Great handy location too. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again. Thanks Ron .
4.8
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.
4.8
We had very comfortable beds, the location is lovely and quiet, the home is well stocked, we had everything we needed and more.
4.8
Enjoyed our stay
4.8
A great location for walking into Napier, and exciting accommodation and garden for our son to explore
4.8
We loved our stay at Ron's place for Art Deco weekend. Very homely and quirky property with lots of space for our group and well equipped.
Gets hot in the summer, but plenty of fans and leaving the large balcony door open helped a lot. Loved sitting out on the balcony to have breakfast in the morning.
Very easy access to town and a great base for chilling out after a busy day and then heading back into town again. Would stay again if we get the chance!
4.8
Good location to downtown, sites and restaurants
4.8
We enjoyed our Stay in Napier! House was ideal for us & the 3 Kids! Close to the Napier attractions & close to Town! Everything that was needed was provided. Good place to Chill if need be. Thanks
4.8
We really loved the quirkiness of the house, great location and close to all amenities, only thing that let it down was cleanliness of kitchen and upstairs toilet.
4.8
We loved our stay at this unique and quirky property.
Well appointed and comfortable beds.
Would love to stay again
4.8
Very cute bach, homely and feels like you are on holiday. Ron is a great host, very accommodating. Highly recommend if you want to be close to town!
4.8
Excellent place to stay, great location.
4.8
Great location, lots of character and really well equipped and looked after, we had a great time. One minor thing, there's a big step down to the shower so not really suitable for anyone with mobility issues.
4.8
A short stay. Great location, comfortable and had everything we needed.
4.8
We really enjoyed our stay here. Perfect house for a group. Great location and quirky house. Could do with being a bit cleaner though.
4.8
We loved this quirky home with the sound of birdsong. Great location with easy access to town. Very welcoming host.
4.8
This property was perfect for our three night stay. The old world, retro feel was something that we enjoyed as a family. The bach itself has everything a family of 5 could need and more.
It felt like a home away from
Home because like any home that is a dated property, expect to hear creaks and find some dust in corners. There were some issues with internet speed - but it didn’t bother us as we were there to relax and attend a wedding.
If there are members in your travel party that have trouble with mobility, this isn’t the property for you. One must use stairs to get to the kitchen/lounge, and the toilet bowls sit low. Expect to feel super warm on hot sunny says when indoors. The table fans provided came in handy and leaving the massive French door open ay all times helped. I imagine the home would be cosy in the winter because of the two fireplaces in the lounge.
Ron was a perfect host, attentive with details and although he lives right next door - it was like we were there on our own.
We loved our stay there and will definitely visit again. Thanks Ron!
4.8
Absolutely loved our stay, would highly recommend staying here. Ron is an awesome host. We will be back again Ron
FAQs
How much does this chalet cost compared to others in Napier?
The average price for a rental in Napier is $210 per night. This rental is $7 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this chalet?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Enjoy the sound of the birds among the trees. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this chalet?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this chalet. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Enjoy the sound of the birds among the trees pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this chalet is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Enjoy the sound of the birds among the trees?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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