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Character Napier South Villa

Vacation home in Napier with kitchen and patio

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In the heart of Napier South, this beautifully restored 1910 Villa offers a home away from home experience. Unwind with a soak in the heated outdoor pool or spa at Ocean Spa, enjoy wine tasting at nearby cellar doors, and explore the city on bike via Rotary pathways. With secure off-street parking for up to four cars and fully fenced property grounds, this villa is perfect for large family groups or three couples.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Character Napier South Villa

Beautifully restored 1910 Villa. Offers all the comforts of home. Nestled within Napier South close to Marine Parade, only 10minutes walk. These nearby attractions including fantastic childrens playground/scooter/bike track. Icecream shops, cafes and The National Aquarium of New Zealand. Being the Art Deco capital that we are you are a stones throw away from the Architecture and hype of the Art Deco events and festivities that Napier is famous for. Really close to the Rotary pathways to explore the city on your bike, which can be hired from the Marine Parade cycle hire shop. Ocean Spa offers a relaxing way to spend an evening soaking in heated outdoor pool or spa, or enjoying the gym facilities available. If wine tasting is your thing, chose from the many Cellar doors in the area either guided or non guided, car or bike. These wines can also be found in many of our top local restaurants the city has to offer. If Cricket or Rugby is your thing then you could not get any closer, in fact the ball can land in your back yard!
Special conditions:
Our Villa is set up ideally for 3 couples, or a large family group.
Smoking is acceptable outside only.
It is a fully fenced property with secure off street parking that
can accommodate up to 4 cars if necessary.
Please note this is our home that we live in not just a leave
and lock up batch.
More pictures to come.

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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Character Napier South Napier
Character Napier South Villa Napier
Character Napier South Villa Private vacation home
Character Napier South Villa Private vacation home Napier

About the neighborhood

Map
Napier, Napier City

What's nearby

  • McLean Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nelson Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Marine Parade - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Napier Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • National Aquarium of New Zealand - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Central Fire Station Bistro - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Character Napier South Villa pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Character Napier South Villa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Character Napier South Villa?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Character Napier South Villa located?

Located in Napier South, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of McLean Park and Nelson Park. Marine Parade and National Aquarium of New Zealand are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Character Napier South Villa Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

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

Family break away

Great location, was perfect for walking to town and accessing amenities. Easy parking for the trailer and car.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judit T.

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

Goegous villa

We had a lovely time. Such a gorgous villa, we really loved it. Beautiful garden. Great location, only 10 mins from Marine Parade. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

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

Excellent Property

Great location and property. Thank you again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy i.

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

Lovely Villa

We had a great stay, beds comfy, house was warm and great location. Would love to have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julia P.

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

Perfect spot for grandparents, parents and two kids

Spent 4 nights at this Bach with our daughter, her partner and two grandkids (6 and 2) on 1st visit to Napier area. Location was very convenient (right by cricket stadium but that was no issue). Very walkable, Close to stores, coffee, wonderful bakery. Incredibly comfortable interior, beautifully appointed, great kitchen, comfy beds, nice bathrooms and a garden that was stunning. I would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold K.

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

Superb location for exploring the Napier area.

Quaint, charming character home… loved the diverse vegetation, both inside and outside. Next door to the stadium for events, close to the downtown core, easy access to the local wineries, the cycle trails and treks. Thoroughly enjoyed our time here and the host was great with communications, providing suggestions well in advance of our arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron O.

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

Great location

We had a fabulous stay, the house was a perfect base to see Napier. The AC was a blessing in the heat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

This was a lovely home to stay in for a weekend in Napier.

This was a lovely home to stay in for a weekend in Napier. Excellent location, lovely house, very spacious for our extended family. Thank you very much, it exceeded our expectations, couldn't have been more perfect for us!

10/10 Excellent

Kasun M.

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

Fantastic place to enjoy Napier!

We really enjoyed our stay here! The property has heat pumps in both living areas, and the outdoor spaces are spectacular! Had some amazing outdoor dinners :) Also really close to Marine Parade and restaurants there, about a 3 minute drive. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

Weekend away

A nicely furnished and well equipped villa not far from the centre. Very handy for our son’s cricket at Nelson Park as it just a couple of minutes walk. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shyam P., Auckland

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

Splendid stay in Napier

The place is much better that the photos appear. It was a beautifully furnished house in a very central location with great amenities. Our group had a wonderful stay after our new years trip. Also perfect location for Napier wine tasting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

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

Garden oasis and gracious historical home

Beautiful property inside and out. Very spacious with great outdoor seating for entertaining. A lovely experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arlene B.

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

Gorgeous, leafy stay!

We loved our stay here! We spent the night before and night of our wedding here with our friends and had the most special time. The house and yard was perfect for “girls getting ready” photos. So green, so many plants everywhere! Bedrooms are very big and there’s two big living areas to spread out in. Great location. Very clean. Comfy beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

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

Gorgeous villa in a handy city location

A beautiful home with plenty of space for our extended family group of 4 adults and 2 children. Great communication with the owner and thoughtful touches of wine and bouquets of flowers left for us! Right next to McLean park so walking distance into the city. Really comfortable place to stay and would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

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

Great

Great
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle S., Hutt Valley New Zealand

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

Family Holiday

Lovely home for a family holiday. Good sized bedrooms. Comfy beds. Great kitchen and family space. Close to lots of Hawkes Bay attractions then a soak in the spa at the end of the day. Thanks Tess for a lovely stay. Gay and Chris
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

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

Love the Garden!

The owner has an amazing selection of plants both inside and outside. These really made the place feel like home! Lots of outside space. We easily had room for 2 cars and 7 bikes. Great covered patio, good bbq, and a well appointed kitchen. We were able to make a full Christmas dinner. The bathrooms were modern & spacious. Immensely enjoyed our time here!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica P.

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

Napier

Beautiful old house with a lovely surrounding garden.Nicely furnished with some unique touches.Easy walk into the town centre and beach. Situated on a slightly busy road but this did not bother us. Maclean Park stadium is next door and was not a bother even during an evening cricket match. A good cafe and second hand bookstore were nearby.The
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

William S.

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

Comfortable and walking distance to Napier

We found the property to be good, not great. It was comfortable, but not as clean as we would expect. We enjoyed being close to the downtown and we liked the sunny sitting area and plants inside. The location could be a problem if there is an event at the stadium, which is right next to the property. The host was helpful and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria R.

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

Absolutely perfect

Stunning villa, beautiful gardens with lovely places to sit and enjoy the space. Fantastic location, spotlessly clean and tidy. Has everything you need for a relaxing break. So wonderful we could bring our dogs, our son loved it too. One of the best holiday homes we have stayed in Napier. Thank you so much Tess, our son had the best time celebrating his big 10! We will be back for sure😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie v.

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

A home away from home

Location was fabulous, easy walk to town. Perfect for two couples as we each had a bathroom and plenty of different spaces to relax. Loved the outdoor area and BBQ, beautiful garden. Great to have off street parking. Listing did say pool and gym which it didn't have but we didn't mind. Super responsive host, quickest I've experienced. Loved the ceilings and cute art deco touches. Fresh flowers inside were a nice touch too. Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Louise B.

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

Napier

The house is very nice, on a busy road, close to central Napier and sea front, lovely garden with tables, chairs and decks to catch the light. Kitchen and bathrooms well equipped but bedrooms need more personal storage and hanging space. Beds comfortable but more pillows and simple duvet covers. We had a good time in Napier, thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Charming Villa

The house is lovely and interesting and the hosts clearly have a green thumb; both inside and outside are filled with healthy plants, which is uplifting. The upside of the location is that it’s not a long walk to beach, and quite fast by car to downtown or north Napier, or to highways out of town. The downside is that it’s on a rather busy street. The host was helpful and fast in communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

Gorgeous villa

We had such a wonderful stay. Tess was so delightful via email and communication a breeze. The house was amazing, so warm and cozy. Beds were devine, so comfortable. Loved the extra touch of the electric blankets! Just what we needed as we were there for the first frost! The spa was amazing and just what we needed after running the half marathon. Location was fantastic. So close to the town yet lovely and quiet. Would definitely recommend. Thanks for letting us stay 😊😊
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deborah A.

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

Wedding accom

We were in Napier for our daughter’s wedding. There was myself and my husband, my oldest son, his partner and under 2 year old from Queensland and my youngest son from New York. The house was fabulous and worked really well for us all as plenty of space, clean and in a great location, close to the waterfront and where our daughter and family were staying. Tess was very easy to communicate with before and during the stay and the arrival process was very easy. Would definitely recommend Tess and her home and definitely come back and stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024