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Beautiful Havelock North Country Cottage on Organic Orchard. Pet friendly.

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Dining
Outdoor dining
Bathroom
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Beautiful Havelock North Country Cottage on Organic Orchard. Pet friendly.

The cottage is located in the Te Mata Special Character Area. An area known for its wineries and high-class restaurants. Within walking distance of Blackbarn Restaurant and Winery, Te Mata Estate Winery and Brothers. Craggy Range Winery and Restaurant, Askerne Winery, Dolce Vista are a 5 minute drive. For something special visit Arataki Honey House, an artists' collective recently set up in the old Te Mata Mushroom Factory and Weleda, the home of Anthroposophical herbal medicines and cosmetics. Walk and cycle tracks run past the cottage down to the Tukituki River Walkway. The walkways take you to Haumoana, Hastings, Clive and even Napier.
The cottage has recently been renovated and modernised while still keeping its original character. The golden glow of the native timber gives the cottage a warm, homely feel. 2 of the bedrooms are very roomy. Comfortable beds and blackout curtains in the 3 bedrooms help you get a good night's sleep. The kitchen is well equipped and has its own Espresso machine. Breakfast at the breakfast bar in the morning and watch the sun come up. Absolutely stunning. The separate dining area looks out onto the garden and the 100 year old persimmon tree, abundant with Tui enjoying its fruits in Autumn. In Spring the orchard is aglow with white plum blossoms. Sit on the deck to enjoy your morning coffee. Heaters in every room, electric blankets, a heat pump as well as a wood fire to keep the house warm and toasty in winter. We supply the wood and I set the fire for you. In summer the high ceilings help to cool the house. But just in case you need it, there is air conditioning and fans for the bedrooms. Outdoors we have a dining table and a BBQ for those summer barbies. We are also pet friendly and child friendly. Children (and dogs) love the fact that they have space to run around outside. The orchard is available to explore but be mindful that it is a working orchard. We supply a portacot, high chair and activities to keep your children amused. Shops: The cottage is 3kms from Havelock North Village. Our popular local 4 square is a 3 minute drive. Woolworths and New World deliver groceries. UberEats/Doordash deliver as well. Located in a private spot, handy to popular outdoor locations, a short drive to shopping facilities and bio gro certified organic fruit supplied when in season. Make yourselves at home.
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About the area

Havelock North

Havelock North is home to this cottage. Birdwoods Gallery and Hawke's Bay Opera House are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Hastings City Growers Market and Hawke’s Bay Farmers’ Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Splash Planet, or check out an event or a game at Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park.
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Havelock North, Hawke's Bay

What's nearby

  • Te Mata Estate - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Black Barn Vineyards - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Village Vineyards - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Arataki Honey Visitor Centre - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Te Mata Peak - 6 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Havelock North Rugby Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Te Mata Figs Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Peak House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jackson's Bakery & Cafe - ‬5 min drive

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. 10 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot! It was close to everywhere we wanted to be and has a nice homey feel!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is a delightful villa with a beautiful garden. Very comfy and enjoyable. Close to Havelock North shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hilary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed one night, very clean and convenient. Dogs loved walking through the organic orchard.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2026
Hilary thanks for the lovely review and leaving the house spotless. Unfortunately I must have pushed the wrong response re having you stay again. I WOULD DEFINITELY HAVE YOU STAY AGAIN, IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Tom T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stay was only one night but host was very accommodating and property was perfect for bringing our fur baby.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect. Hosts responsive and friendly and generous. Beds comfortable. Lots of room. Private house with lovely homely feeling. Many extra amenities. Easy to drive to Havelock north and other connecting areas.Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2026
Sorry Margaret I accidently did something to say I wouldn't rent to you again. I most certainly would rent to you again. Great guests, Highly recommend.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brendon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Awesome spot in the orchid, really enjoyed our stay here. House was warm and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this beautiful house! It was old meets new, a lovely quaint house with all the mod cons you needed. Everything was thought of, we could have even baked a cake if we'd felt like it! It was very clean and felt homely and comfortable. We loved walking around the orchards and sitting on the deck watching the birds and bunnies We came away feeling very relaxed and recharged, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Dionne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily T.

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

Great place to stay

The cottage was super clean and tidy, and complete with great appliances including a barista coffee machine. Beautiful linen on super comfy beds, and the rooms were good sizes. Loved that we could take our dog, and we enjoyed walks through the orchard. Would highly recommend this property and we’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ray K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a charming character cottage, clean , comfortable and well-equipped. The only downside-and it was a disappointment that we had not been warned-was the very noisy roadworks on the boundary of the property which last until July 2026. Heavy machinery was operating all day, starting at 07.30, spoiling the tranquility of the garden.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Mar 2026
My apologies for not letting you know about this Ray. The roadworks were reasonably quiet when I was last up there. But obviously have gotten closer to the cottage. Will keep this in mind for future guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona C.

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

Charming cottage

We loved the cottage from the moment we arrived. Its old world charm, but extremely comfortable presentation, was a delight. The welcome notes and information was truly hospitable. Everything worked, food offerings and amenities abundant. Thank you, wouldve loved to have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

janet w.

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

Good

Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Christopher S.

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

Older Cottage

Nice older property. Rather cluttered with too much furniture. Inadequate hanging space in bedrooms and few clothes hangers. Stove and microwave not straightforward to use but appliance Manuals available.Didn't use the tv but it kept coming on at odd times!!Fencing broken so garden not dog proof.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous place to stay close to wineries and not.to far from the shops
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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