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);
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About the area
Napier
Napier South, a neighbourhood in Napier, is home to this holiday home. National Aquarium of New Zealand and Faraday Centre are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Hawke’s Bay Farmers’ Market and Hastings City Growers Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at McLean Park or Park Island Sports Complex. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
National Aquarium of New Zealand - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Napier Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 8 min drive
Restaurants
Burger King - 14 min walk
Roam - 17 min walk
McDonald's - 15 min walk
Elicious Eatery - 16 min walk
Provincial Hotel - 17 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 does it cost to stay at Character Napier South Villa?
As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Character Napier South Villa on 24 May 2026 start from AU$188, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Character Napier South Villa?
On-site 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?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Character Napier South Villa located?
Located in Napier South, this holiday 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.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We very much liked the characterful house and especially the plants and the garden. The owner, Tess, is very trusting to allow strangers like us to stay because there are a lot of personal items throughout the house. It’s great to have walkable access to central Napier and the sea front, and the local coffee shops and corner store. Pity about traffic noise from busy Latham street: this is why we rate the house 4star rather than 5star.
We had a fabulous stay, the house was a perfect base to see Napier. The AC was a blessing in the heat.
Aaron O.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
10 Jan 2017
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!
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thank you for your positive feedback. This is new to us and we are trying hard to please many different rental requirements....??
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!
Kasun M.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2022
Thank-you kasun...really glad u enjoyed the outdoor space for summer entertaining.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
Gabrielle S.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thanks Gabriel, we are so pleased you had a lovely family holiday together.
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.
Arlene B.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb 2025
What a special occasion for you and the girls. Glad the garden was up to scratch for some photos....special memories
We had an excellent stay here - the house is beautiful! Lovely quirky decorations, and lush plants throughout the house and in the outdoor areas. The house had everything we needed, with spacious bedrooms, kitchen and living areas. We also loved the covered deck area, and the front verandah was beautiful in the morning sun - several passersby complimented me on my lovely house and garden! (I did admit that it wasn’t actually my hard work ). The house is literally next door to McLean Park, and we were lucky enough that our stay coincided with a Magpies game - lots of fun, and super convenient! Thanks for a great stay - would definitely recommend
Alison M.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2025
Thankyou Alison for your thoughtful review. We do try hard to make our villa a great experience for our guests.
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!
Todd B.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan 2025
Thanks so much Todd....its great to know your xmas was comfortable.
About the host
Hosted by tessb533
What makes this property unique
Spacious bedrooms and living areas
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests