Havelock North base for families & groups - plenty of space & indoor/outdoor fun

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A covered outdoor deck with a sofa, chairs, and a table.
A bedroom with two beds, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A set of outdoor stone steps with a metal handrail, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A playground with climbing structures and a grassy field in the background.
A two-story building with a tiled roof, a satellite dish, and a small garden area with various plants.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Spacious, comfortable rooms
    Guests love the top-rated, generously-sized rooms.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Hot tub on site
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Havelock North, Havelock North
  • Place, Black Barn Vineyards
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Te Mata Estate
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Arataki Honey Visitor Centre
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Havelock North

Located in Havelock North, this holiday home is near a water park. Keirunga Gardens and Te Mata Peak reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Splash Planet and Hawke's Bay Exhibition Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Amazing Maze 'n Maize and National Aquarium of New Zealand. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Havelock North, Havelock North

What's nearby

  • Village Vineyards - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Black Barn Vineyards - 6 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Te Mata Estate - 7 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Arataki Honey Visitor Centre - 8 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Duart House - 10 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Off the Track - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Workroom - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Giant Public House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jackson's Bakery & Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mary’s - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Havelock North base for families & groups - plenty of space & indoor/outdoor fun pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Havelock North base for families & groups - plenty of space & indoor/outdoor fun?

As of 14 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Havelock North base for families & groups - plenty of space & indoor/outdoor fun on 25 Apr 2027 start from £782, 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 Havelock North base for families & groups - plenty of space & indoor/outdoor fun?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Havelock North base for families & groups - plenty of space & indoor/outdoor fun?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Havelock North base for families & groups - plenty of space & indoor/outdoor fun?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Havelock North base for families & groups - plenty of space & indoor/outdoor fun located?

This family-friendly Havelock North holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Village Vineyards, Black Barn Vineyards and Arataki Honey Visitor Centre. Keirunga Gardens and Duart House are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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. 22 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect property for our weekend in Havelock North
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2026
Thanks, Tessa. Couldn't have asked for better guests - you're welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Lots of room and bathrooms had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and smooth check in
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jun 2026
Thanks for staying Anand - glad the check-in was smooth. Hope to have you back sometime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed in the property with 2x couples and 5 children. Plenty of room for everyone. Lots of activities for the kids to enjoy. Fully stocked. Lovely location. Adrian was amazing to deal with, fantastic communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from Management on 3 Nov 2026
Thanks for your lovely review, Kylee. I’m pleased the house worked well for your group and you all enjoyed your stay. You were a pleasure to deal with, and I appreciate your kind words. Apologies for the delayed response, and all the best to you and your family!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was A1 ,would highly recommend. Will definitely use again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2026
Thanks Mike - you were a pleasure to host and welcome back any time. Glad everything ran smoothly.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Holiday Home In Havelock

Great place to stay, plenty of room for all of us. House had everything you could possibly need and more. Great location, not far from where we wanted to go. Would stay there again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Really Enjoyable

A group of 12 of us stayed at this property for a couple of nights and it was absolutely brilliant. Such a spacious and inviting home with plenty of space to accommodate large groups. Angela was easy to deal with and we all had a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

roomy

great place to stay lots of space snorers in the top level ever one below would highly recommend for large groups.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful property. As a fairly large group of ladies, all wanting our own beds, we had the most fabulous weekend in Adrians lovely home. From the second we stepped foot in the door we felt relaxed and comfortable. There was so much room to be together but plenty of space to spread out as well.... we couldn't have asked for a better venue. Adrian was the most wonderful host and nothing was too much bother. His communication was top notch and never intrusive. Thank you Adrian, we had a blast. We certainly hope to get back again one day. We highly reccommend both Adrian and his house! *****
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul 2026
Thank you so much, Gloria - what a lovely review. This has to be my favourite guest experience. Great fun, great communication, house left spotless, and the meals you left for me were a lovely surprise. Would welcome you and the ladies back any time you're passing through. Enjoy the memories!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for families

Plenty of space, we had 3 families and all had their own space. Well equiped kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good place to stay

Hired two homes to house a football team at the Napier tournament. Suitable for what we needed for the long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

What a privilege it was to spend the weekend at this beautiful family home. Warm, welcoming and homely. Perfect for our big group. 5 stars all round!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay in Havelock for the marathon

Had a great two nights at this property. Plenty of space for our large group. Very warm in the cool autumn weather. Spa was a bonus. Just what we needed. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sporting group stay

Lovely home, lots of space. Really clean and easy to communicate with. The hot tub and massage chair were a great added bonus! We will definitely be back. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Lovely place but check the bed configuration

A really nice place with everything we needed. Only downside was that we didn’t check the bedroom configuration. With the listing stating it could host up to 12 people we thought it would be comfortable for our party of 9 but with three single bedrooms, two of the kids were on mattresses. Older teens weren’t a fan!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Feb 2022
Thanks for booking our home and I'm glad you had a nice stay. Just to clarify on the beds, no one was on a mattress on the floor, they were on trundler beds with sprung mattresses. I keep the trundler beds lowered, when setting up as 2 single beds, as it provides for more space in the rooms. They could have been raised up onto their legs had you so wished.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great house for a family group of up to 10

The owner was excellent to deal with. We enjoyed the spa and the big table on the deck seated 10 (not pictured in the online listing). The house had everything we needed for a relaxed extended family holiday. It's the family's home, so there is plenty of cutlery & crockery, and also supplies for baking, cooking, laundry etc, which was a bonus. However, this also meant there was no space for our things: An empty drawer here or there would make a big difference. Also, bear in mind if you have more than eight people, the extra people will be in a fold-out sofa bed and one will be in a child's bed, neither of which is comfortable for adults. The location was good - within 20 minutes you can ride a bike (bikes not supplied) to about 5 vineyards.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

We really appreciated the homely comfortable environment.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend

We had a great weekend in Hawkes Bay. The house had plenty of room for adults and children. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice place

Nice place to stay with big family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb 2021
Thanks for taking such great care of our home and the cat. You're more than welcome to stay again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Spacious house

Thanks again. Great place,relatively central!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect for what our group needed

Perfect for what our group needed. We stayed in the Hawkes Bay for a wedding. Angela was very accommodating. Thanks again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very good

Very good. Property well-equipped and very clean. It lived up to our expectations. An interesting house. We would have liked more cupboard space to have been cleared.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Really big house with lots of beds and space.

Really big house with lots of beds and space. Great be large groups.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

This is an absolutely amazing property for a multi family group with young children.

This is an absolutely amazing property for a multi family group with young children. There are so many inside and outside toys that we got out very few of the toys we had brought with us. The kids loved things like the pretty plastic plates, the lights in some of the taps, the playhut, the trampoline, the books, and the boxes of toys full of treasures. The adults loved the good facilities in bathrooms and kitchen, the many different areas, and its convenient location.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great family room downstairs that was welcoming and comfy.

Great family room downstairs that was welcoming and comfy. Tidy house with great linen. Location was great, only 15 minutes from Hastings and 20 mins from Napier. Havelock North village was minutes away and had a great local park and outdoor pools. The property suits a family with young kids, with heaps of toys for the kids to keep them entertained. It also has a lot of stairs so may not suit elderly. Great sheltered deck area for lounging. Enjoyed our stay here, would recommend to others.
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