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Friendly Rural Retreat

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Interior
Exterior
Interior detail
Room
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
AU$226
avg per night

Explore the area

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Raukawa, Hawke's Bay
  • Place, Hastings Golf Club
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Good Fun Bike Rides
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom and Laundry

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
The current price is AU$226
avg per night

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About the area

Raukawa

Located in Raukawa, this guesthouse is in the city centre and on a river. Hawke's Bay Opera House and Birdwoods Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Amazing Maze 'n Maize and Hawke's Bay Exhibition Centre. Splash Planet and Pekapeka Wetlands are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Hastings Golf Club - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Alpha Domus Winery - 11 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Good Fun Bike Rides - 11 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Amazing Maze 'n Maize - 12 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital - 16 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Irongate Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sileni Estates - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Trinity Hill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Flaxmere Fastfoods - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Te Awa - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Friendly Rural Retreat

A roomy cottage, rural in outlook yet so close to town!

Your home away from home has everything you need to be able to just turn up with your clothes and some food, relax and enjoy.

A large open plan living area, with good flow to the outdoor decking where you will find seating for 8 at the round table.
Fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a half, dishwasher, fridge/freezer complete with ice maker and chilled, filtered water.
Full laundry facilities.
Unlimited wifi including Disney and Netflix available on the Smart TV.

Access to an above ground swimming pool, home orchard and fresh garden supplies (season dependent).
All linens and bedding included. Beds made for your arrival.
Cleaning included.
Consumable kitchen basics provided, including tea, coffee, sugar, small milk, some spreads and farm fresh eggs when available.
Bassinet/Cot avail on request.
Possibility for horse grazing/dog kenneling by prior arrangement.
Cottage property shares with family home.
There are 2 dogs on the property that will be kenneled while you are on site.
We have 3 cats, that do as they please, and various foul that have their own coup.

When booking there will be no extra or surprise charges outside of this platforms fees. Cleaning is included. You can book up to 6 guests with no extra charge or charges for children. No extra charges for pets.

05 Minutes to Bridge Pa golf course and start of the infamous Ngatarawa Triangle
15 Minutes to Hastings or Havelock North CBD's
20 Minutes to Taradale CBD
30 Minutes to Napier CBD
30 Minutes to Hawkes Bay Airport

Popular destinations
20 Minutes to Hastings Showgrounds
25 Minutes to Mission Estate
30 Minutes to McLean Park
38 Minutes to Ocean Beach

Amenities

Pool
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

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: limit 2 total
In most cases, pets will need to stay outside.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in the house.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Frequently asked questions

Does Friendly Rural Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Friendly Rural Retreat?

As of 29 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Friendly Rural Retreat on 6 Apr 2026 start from AU$226, 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.

Is Friendly Rural Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Friendly Rural Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Friendly Rural Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Friendly Rural Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Friendly Rural Retreat located?

Located in the heart of Raukawa, this golf guesthouse is within 6 miles (10 km) of Abbey Cellars, Alpha Domus Winery and Hastings Golf Club. Good Fun Bike Rides and Sileni Estates are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Friendly Rural Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Nice stay

Nice place to stay very enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Morgan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and great setting. How all things work was well explained. Gratetful for the time.
Great Rural Setting!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toko W.

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

10/10 Really enjoy our time, lovely friendly people, good service and comfortable stay.

Comfortable, friendly good service and peaceful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raghu M.

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

Lovely place to stay

Great host! Fun for Dogs and Kids
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hayley S.

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

Rural pet friendly accommodation

Lovely, quiet, pet-friendly accommodation with a homely feel and everything you need for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynley M.

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

Rural retreat

A lovely clean and quiet setting to spend the weekend in the bay🌸
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert B.

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

Hawkes bay Visit

Nice place, nice rural setting. Easy to find.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis H.

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

Great spot

Exceeded expectations. Great spot
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian H.

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

Hawkes Bay gem

Beautiful location, excellent facilities and great hosts made for a great and memorable stay for the whole family. Would definitely go back. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany T.

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

Bridal party stay

Amazing location. Very neat and tidy. Our host was excellent and we had a great time. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will S.

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

Picturesque farm setting

Lovely views of the surrounding farmland. Very quick journey into Havelock North or Hastings.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice W.

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

A wonderful quiet country retreat

A very comfortable and spacious place to stay. Very welcoming. We were very grateful to be able to have our small elderly dog inside with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve T.

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

Best of both worlds

Although rural quite close to Hastings wineries and easy drive elsewhere. Perfect for our purposes and kind to dogs. Thanks for a restful and quiet stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

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

Magical Peace

The most beautiful scenic views, lovely family made us feel very welcomed, love every mimute, was so nice and peaceful. Recommend 100 times.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

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

Quiet with everything you need

Lovely well equipped house. Everything you need and very quiet. Only downfall for us was no seperate toilet. But everything else was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip C.

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

Idyllic farm stay, close to Hastings

Great for family, heaps of fun stuff for the kids to do. Outlook and having breakfast and dinner on the deck was idyllic. Hosts were really nice. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

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

Cozy and peaceful

We love our stay and the quiet ambience of the location. Definitely a place to relax and chill. Truly appreciate the kindness of preparing the place warm as we arrive. Hospitality is exceptional!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey D.

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

Great stay

Was a lovely quiet weekend! All well equipped as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allan F.

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

Great Stay

Great Property as described in listing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah v.

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

Great accommodation

Great experience at this property with lovely hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui H.

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

Fantastic

Absolutely loved our stay. Felt like a home away from home with a whole bunch of extra bonus’s. Perfect spot for a family getaway. Will definitely stay again. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pushpika E.

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

What a wonderful tiny home!

What a wonderful tiny home! Very tidy and lovely cottage equipped with everything we need. We had a great stay at Krystal's place. She was great to deal with, super friendly, helpful, and quick to respond. This lovely place looks more spacious than it does in the pictures. Everything is neat & tidy and the perfect place for a staycation or a little escape from the city. We would highly recommend this wonderful cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

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

Very comfortable bach

Great stay, and enjoyed the use of the plunge pool. The bach was very baby friendly for my crawling bubba. Thanks for a comfortable stay Krystal!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason A.

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

Even better than pictured

I bumped them down to a 4 for accuracy of online listing because it is even better than pictured. Normally places aren't as good as the photos but this is the opposite. Huge kitchen and bathroom, great lounge, dining and deck. Great places to play for the kids and a couple of short interesting walks to feed horses, see miniature horses and alpacas. Will definately go again next time we are in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

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

Perfect little spot to relax

Really enjoyed our stay! Lovely hosts who go out of your way to make sure you have a wonderful stay. Place is perfect for pets and kids (the skate ramp was a hit). Warm and cozy, little touches everywhere to make you feel welcome … quality and care everywhere. To sum it up we extended our stay - thanks for having us :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021