The Rustic Retreat - Relaxing Beachfront

Ideal for a relaxing stay at a home away from home. Two night minimum stay.
Twenty mins from Hastings, Napier and Havelock North, five mins to international standard wineries, restaurants and cafes; Cleaview Estate, Te Awanga Estate, Elephant Hill and Hygge Cafe, and a short drive to internationally acclaimed Cape Kidnappers Golf Course. Very close to river fishing and surf casting sites, and the sea at the end of the garden for swimming when conditions are calm. Large enough to accommodate bigger groups, some on mattresses "marae style", but with many private nooks and crannies for relaxing, and an outside shower and funky hang out space/BBQ area straight off the beach. Sleeping spaces are flexible and some open plan. Three bedrooms have closed doors other spaces open plan. Speak directly with host to organise couples and singles sleeping spaces appropriate to your needs. Oct - June $350 for 4, $65 each extra person per night plus $150 cleaning and $150 linen fee.
Special conditions:
Two night minimum stay, five nights over Christmas/New Year period. Considerable discount for one month or more. Smoking allowed outside only. Extra outside toilet/basin and outside shower. Negotiate estimated time of arrival. Fully fenced, with gates front and back. Guests expected to leave property tidy, furniture returned to where it was, and benches clear of dishes. Not suitable for dogs.
Owner lives and works in the large studio situated at the beach end of the property. She can vacate the property for short term large groups and Xmas/New Year, but prefers to stay for small group long term stays.
Tahu, the resident cat on property, will need to be fed and petted by guests, when host is off the property, but will stay in the hosts accommodation.
Four Square mini supermarket, Fish n Chips/Chinese takeaway, Bar, coffee cart and cafe nearby.