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Didi's Place - right where you want to be and pet friendly too!

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Living area
Living area
Interior
Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Bluff Hill, Hawke's Bay
  • Napier Prison
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Marine Parade
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • National Aquarium of New Zealand
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master

1 Queen Bed

Second bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Didi's Place - right where you want to be and pet friendly too!

Spacious pet friendly, two bedroom single level cottage on Bluff Hill. Own entrance, off street parking and a private sunny back courtyard. The perfect location for exploring Hawke's Bay's attractions.
Completely self contained and within easy walking distance to Marine Parade with all it has to offer, local swim safe beach and an array of cafes and eateries. A local mini market close by, pizza and fish and chips within walking distance. Please note that a PET FEE IS CHARGED PER STAY.

Property manager

Delia Van Der Vyver
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Not suitable for children younger than 2
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Only small dogs. Bigger dogs with permission only
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Neither inside or outside
Please let me know the bed configuration required at the time of booking. If not, only the Queen bed option will be available.
PLEASE clean up after your dog. Please do not leave your dog alone at home if it is going to be distressing to him/her and upset the neighbours.
Any persons/infants/children more than the initial 2, requiring a bed/linen will be charged $75.00 per person/night additional.

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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Napier

Located near the beach, this chalet is in Bluff Hill, a neighbourhood in Napier. MTG Hawke's Bay Museum and Municipal Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Napier Botanical Gardens and Faraday Centre. National Aquarium of New Zealand and Onekawa Aquatic Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Bluff Hill, Hawke's Bay

What's nearby

  • Napier Prison - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ocean Spa - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Marine Parade - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • War Memorial Conference Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • National Aquarium of New Zealand - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rogue Hop Speakeasy - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Art Deco Masonic Hotel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sai Thai Eatery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Vinci's Pizza - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Didi's Place - right where you want to be and pet friendly too! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Didi's Place - right where you want to be and pet friendly too!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Didi's Place - right where you want to be and pet friendly too!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Didi's Place - right where you want to be and pet friendly too! located?

Located in Bluff Hill, this chalet is within a 10-minute walk of Napier Prison and Centennial Gardens. Art Deco Trust and MTG Hawke's Bay Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 136 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bev W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous little spot
We had a lovely stay at Didi’s - very handy for exploring Napier but also a nice cosy home away from home when we were staying in. Great to have use of a washing machine whilst travelling about, and genius idea to have all instructions for any devices on laminated sheets throughout the property - even I couldn’t go wrong! Dropped one star unfortunately (due to neighbours rather than the property itself ) as next door had loud music playing most of the day into the night, and there was a large group of young women staying on the other side with associated noise, but for comfort, cleanliness and convenience it’s otherwise a top score, and I’m sure we will be seeking out Didi’s Place if we are back this way again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely fantastic property, easy to find and close to everything, will definitely be back and letting friends know about it too.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
A nice little place to stay. Excellent location, very handy to central Napier, easily walkable. Off street parking a bonus. Extremely clean and well kept. Thank you. 👍😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a beautiful well stocked place. Owner communication fantastic. Will definitely try to stay here whenever it’s available & our staff are in Napier

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We particularly liked the quirky personal decor of the property which fits in perfectly with the city. The location was also perfect for our needs and Delia was very responsive to our various contacts.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marlowe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent unit with many extras provided - even a dog bed and bowls. Fenced back yard and nice area to sit out. Location is great - easily walkable to cbd and a dairy just up the road. Host lovely and communicates well if you have any questions.

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
what would be a great improvement a little cat door for the dogs to go out there business in the night if hav to a cloth dryer would be good and a front door security screen door so house will vent out plus dog can sit there and watch the worth go by
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

M m r

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Every little thing has been thought about. The attention to detail and overall thought put into everything was phenomenal!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great property close to the centre of Napier. Ideal for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fiona S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Position perfect!
We stayed in the Bluff Hill property for a couple of nights in January with our two kids. Location was perfect, the house was in pristine condition and getting in/out was seamless. In particular we appreciated Didi's attention to detail including loads of info about the area, plenty of bathroom supplies and edible treats. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bluff Hill
Didi's place is a great bookabach. Handy to town. Comfortable and really well appointed. Thanks Delia
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Az J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely stay!
Delia was a lovely host, going the extra mile to make sure we had everything we could possibly need. An easy walk to town, and a small but perfectly formed place to stay…
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

rebecca l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
The cottage was lovely, just as pictured and great location close to town. Was lovely having the outside space too and the whole property was very clean. We would definitely stay again we loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Above and beyond!
Everything we needed (except for fly spray, which we didn't manage to locate!) and so many little extra touches to make us feel welcome, like the flowers, biscuits, muesli and yoghourt, not to mention all the helpful info. Thanks heaps for letting us use your place. We had a great stay. :-D
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fab place
Fabulous place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice dog friendly property
Well situated and excellent hosts. Would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
With All the extra s
Lovely little home away from home . comfortable .It was joined to another unit which never new until we got there..wasn't a problem..
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just go ahead and book it.
I have stayed in many book-a-baches over the years, and while most are always great, a few just rise out above the rest to stand as being exceptional. And Didi's place is one of those exceptional ones. The extra thoughtfulness is simply outstanding - we arrived on a hot 28 degrees afternoon and the A/C had been turned on for when we arrive so we got to walk into a cool and blissful space. Fresh fruit in a bowl, muesli with yoghurt or milk ready for breakfast, spotlessly clean, spacious and comfortable, full size fridge and stove, and all very centrally located. Just simply one of the exceptional places available on book-a-bach. Thank-you Delia.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rolene W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay here
This is a great spot that we have stayed at s number of times
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Can walk to Ahurihi and the city centre but if you can't do hills then drive or get the bus. Wonderful for the dogs. Fully fenced back yard. Absolutely everything you may need and more. Thank you for the goodies and the dog beds (we took our own anyway. Also recommend Pakowhai Regional (dog) park. Just wonderful. Taking my photos to work tomorrow to show people the property
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely dog friendly place
Enjoyed our 2 night stay here. Well presented and clean little property. Nice little extras of coffee and chocolate. Our 2 dogs loved the dog beds and great to have dog bowls provided. Small well fenced area for dogs in the lovely patio area. Excellent communication with host. Perfect location as close to city centre and easy to get too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Crib stay
We enjoyed staying in this little crib (Scottish for cottage). It had everything we needed; within easy walking distance to the CBD. Thanks to the hostess for the sweet treats and special coffee. We found the microwave a bit high up, both of us being vertically challenged!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Didi’s Place
Warm clean cosy unit in a great location. Good for doggies
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long weekend break
Didis place, Was just what I needed warm and quiet. Very well appointed and had everything I needed just to have a restful break from the busy world. Close to town.No need to drive anywhere. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Delia Van Der Vyver

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Homely person, love animals and enjoying nature.

Why they chose this property

Very centrally located, close to town and Marine Parade, lookouts, swimming beach, cycling, spa pools

What makes this property unique

Use of complete property, on site parking. Walking distance to most amenities. Courtyard. Pet friendly.

Languages:

English

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