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Rural Retreat in Havelock North

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Dining area andamp; kitchen
Deck
Large grassed relaxing area
Lounge
Lounge area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Havelock North, Hawkes Bay
  • Black Barn Vineyards
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Splash Planet
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Te Mata Peak
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd Bedroom

3 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom/Laundry

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Rural Retreat in Havelock North

This fully self contained home is on the rural outskirts of Havelock North. Surrounded by orchards, this home has all the benefits of being in the country but is only 3 minutes to the centre of Havelock North Village, 10 minutes to Hastings and 20 minutes to Napier. A great central location.

Full kitchen and laundry facilities are provided, along with three very generously sized bedrooms, 2 upstairs and 1 downstairs. A large garage is also attached and available for your use.

Hawkes Bay and Havelock North offers many great leisure time activities ranging from fabulous local wineries, cafes, restaurants, beaches, cycling and walking opportunities to name just a few.

A great place for a family or couples to use a base to explore the Bay, or to stay put and just enjoy the country surrounds!
Special conditions:
Two nights minimum stay.
Smoking allowed outside only.
Pets by prior arrangement.
Payment prior to arrival please.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$100.00 per stay); Linen (included);

Property manager

Lynette Blackburn
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Havelock North

Located in Havelock North, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Te Mata Estate and Golflands are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Te Mata Peak and Cornwall Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Hawke's Bay Racecourse, or consider a night out at Napier Soundshell. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Havelock North, Hawkes Bay

What's nearby

  • Arataki Honey Visitor Centre - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Black Barn Vineyards - 4 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Craggy Range - 5 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Splash Planet - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Te Mata Peak - 9 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪No.5 Cafe & Larder - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Giant Public House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jackson's Bakery & Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Black Barn Vineyards - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rural Retreat in Havelock North pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rural Retreat in Havelock North?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rural Retreat in Havelock North?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rural Retreat in Havelock North located?

Located in the heart of Havelock North, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Arataki Honey Visitor Centre, Village Vineyards and Black Barn Vineyards. Te Mata Estate is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 231 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 231 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 231 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kate F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and picturesque
Great place. Quiet location, beautiful setting but only short drive to town. Clean, comfotable, roomy and well equipped. Great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Golf trip
Our stay was greatNice peaceful location with the odd squawk of pūkeko Surrounded by an orchard Golf was not good
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Harvey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant stay
A pleasant place for a stay, a great location central to many places of interest and nice and quiet. We found the accommodation very spacious and the extra storage in the attached garage was handy for storing my bike.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Leonie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Clean and tidy, good for large families
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful, spacious and well-equipped
This is a clean, spacious, well-equipped property in a peaceful rural location but still close to everything. It was ideal for the purposes of our family group, which spanned three generations. Our only problem was with the ancient barbecue, which was out of gas and hadn’t been cleaned by the previous user. That aside, we were very happy with the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mara V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A quiet and very spacious stay
An amazing dog and family friendly batch, with private outdoor area. Bodhi was a super friendly dog-host.It has everything you need for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rural hideaway
Our second visit to this location- lots of space to spread out and enjoy this home away from home.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Exactly as advertised with plenty of room for vehicles. Lovely and quiet and well maintained Will be back for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hassle Free and comfortable Accommodation
Great stay. Private, quiet, discrete. Lots of space and everything on hand. Good communication via text... Just didn't get to meet the owner/manager.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy country stay
Clean and comfortable. Great communication with host.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Cath B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thompson Road
Excellent location with easy access to the river and running tracks. Close to Havelock North. Great for our dog. Simple, basic, clean accommodation with everything you need. Good internet. Friendly helpful owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful spot
Lovely place to stay. Has everything we needed. Host easy to deal with. Will be back
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Back for a second visit.
Our second visit and loved our stay. Clean, peaceful surroundings, comfortable beds, place as described. Great communication from host. Thanks Lynette.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aneil P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
tranquil
great place for us close to where we need to be, comfortable and quite.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Funeral accommodation
The location and place was perfect very central met all our needs would gladly recommend it was exactly what we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jude D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Location
Had a lovely stay here. Plenty of heating so even in cold weather it was lovely and cosy. The only thing that was ever so slightly frustrating (and is due to the rural location and possibly the previous guests using the allowance, NOT the owners!) is the internet connection which meant we weren't able to do some things from the house. It wasn't a massive issue for us but I mention it only for potential guests who may wish to work. We loved it in every other way and would definitely stay again! Thank you :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
Great spot, lovely stay. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pita R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place
Beautiful little gem of a place, enjoyed our time, nice little town nearby as well. Would definitely go back next time I travel that way 😁👌
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rain L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
Great property. Beautiful location. Easy to access local towns. Relaxed, welcoming and warm hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location location location!
Amazing property, fantastic central location. Had everything we needed for a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Basic bach
Has all the basics you need.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Helen M.

Disliked: Listing accuracy
Comfortable place to put your head down after a long day out and about
Our family enjoyed our stay. The water had a funky smell to it. Wasn’t to impress that we had to take our recycling away with us and strip our own beds I thought that would come under the cleaning fee. Other than that it was a pleasant stay. Thank you Lynette
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Peaceful surroundings, clean and tidy, great communication from Lynette. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot
Lovely comfortable property that has everything we need for our stay. Peaceful and quiet and 5minutes to Havelock north Third time we have stayed here
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lynette Blackburn

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What makes this property unique

Rural location

Languages:

English

Premier Host

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