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The Little Cottage
Bedroom
Use our free bikes
A pretty view
Bathroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Havelock North, Havelock North
  • Place, Birdwoods Gallery
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Mata Peak
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Marine Parade
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Renovated bushman's cottage in beautiful garden.

The cottage was originally a bushman's cottage for colonial single men working in and felling the native bush in the Ruahine Ranges. It has been renovated with recycled timber and windows and still includes the original small windows in the front that are only held up with brass pegs. There is a sunny verandah with a table and chairs with its own charming garden.
50 metres down the road is Birdwoods Gallery where you will find coffee, ice creams, lunch and a sweet shop.
Special conditions:
There are no cooking facilities. See our 2 larger cottages (Middle and Far) which have kitchens.
Tennis court on site. Rackets and balls available.

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20043062
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Havelock North

Located in Havelock North, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. 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. Hawke's Bay Exhibition Centre and Splash Planet are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Birdwoods Gallery - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Black Barn Vineyards - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Te Mata Peak - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Napier Beach - 18 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Marine Parade - 21 min drive - 27.1 km

Getting around

  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Havelock North Rugby Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Te Mata Figs Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪495 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Peak House - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Renovated bushman's cottage in beautiful garden. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Renovated bushman's cottage in beautiful garden.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Renovated bushman's cottage in beautiful garden.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Renovated bushman's cottage in beautiful garden.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Renovated bushman's cottage in beautiful garden. located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Birdwoods Gallery and within 6 miles (10 km) of Village Vineyards and Black Barn Vineyards. Arataki Honey Visitor Centre and Te Mata Estate are also within 6 miles (10 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. 33 out of 37 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben H.

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

Weekend away

Excellent stay, idyllic and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were warmly welcomed by Margie and were very pleased with the comfort of our accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Dec, 2025
congratulations They were a very pleasant couple.
Verified

8/10 Good

mike s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. A fan and microwave would be good additions.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful small cottage. A very peaceful place to stay which is close to Havelock North village.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darrin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent quit place that is very cosy. Close to everything.owners provide was included to make you stay perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick C.

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

Wonderful little cottage

Wonderful little cottage, and owners very helpful whenever we had any requests
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

heather h.

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

Our stay

Secluded,peaceful,comfortable,handy to Town, lovely gardens
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

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

Endsleigh little cottage

Beautiful little cottage, perfect for a weekend stay, lovely hosts and delightful donkeys Have stayed here before & look forward to returning again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

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

Weekend Away

Had a wonderful stay in this truly delightful little cottage, the hosts were most accommodating and can highly recommend this as a place to stay for anyone planning a trip to this region.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeff f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a delightful wonderful surprise. The cottage was so unique and felt like we had gone back in time. We loved it , inspiring garden and very welcoming host . Even fresh marmalade and vogels for toast . Definitely recommend , thank you for our special weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin F.

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

Perfect place

sheltered by trees in the amazing garden
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen F.

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

Beautiful little cottage

Adorable cottage set in beautiful garden with thoughtful touches ( fruit, chocolate, happy Easter card,etc) supplied by host. Loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov, 2022
Thank you Helen. It was a pleasure to have you to stay. All the best. Margie and Denis
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

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

Great location and setting

Peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pete P.

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

Nice and quiet

We will be back it was nice and private
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor K.

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

Charming & Relaxing

Beautiful & peaceful little spot, perfect for a getaway and an unwind.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov, 2022
Thank you Taylor. it was great to have you to stay. margie and Denis
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon E.

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

Idyllic spot

A lovely spot and a lovely cottage. Check-in and out were seamless with excellent breakfast fare. Just 2 kms into town so everything readily available. I wouldn't hesitate to stay again and thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan V.

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

Wonderful

2 Night stay. Soo quiet and relaxing. Wonderful hosts Highly recommended Thank you Alan & Des
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stella M.

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

Loved The Little Cottage

Was so lovely and cozy! Perfect will defs be staying again if I come up these ways again! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful space with me x
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rene C.

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

Lovely

The cottage was super cute, just what we were expecting.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov, 2022
Thank you Rene. We enjoyed having you to stay. Margie and Denis
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abby L.

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

Lovely stay

Such a beautiful property, convenient to everything you could want in the area. Wonderful welcoming and generous hosts. There was breakfast offered and bikes to borrow. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

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

Relaxed Getaway

Beautiful character cottage surrounded by lovely gardens. Peaceful, only sound was birdsong. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

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

Little piece of paradise

Such an amazing weekend! Accommodation was everything and more! Malo and Brookfield's worth a visit. Donkeys are very cute!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov, 2022
Thank you very much Megan. We enjoyed having you to stay. margie and Denis.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Beautiful cosy cottage

Hard to believe this place began as a bushman's hut in the Ruahines. It's been beautifully restored and enhanced and was a very comfortable base to explore this part of Hawkes Bay. Many thanks Margie and Denis for allowing us to share your wonderful property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele

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

Perfect Hideaway

Loved this little cottage. private and so quiet, we were there in maybe one of the hottest weekends, the only thing missing was a fan, to help cool us down in the cottage, however we took advantage of the large shade trees on the property. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

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

This property was everything and more than expected

The property was private quiet with a country outlook, the accommodation was clean and tidy, with fruit, breakfast cereal, bread and spreads, juice and milk provided. My husband and I would recommend this accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov, 2022
Thank you Rachel. We enjoyed having you to stay. All the best. Margie and Denis.

About the host

Hosted by DenisHa2

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We have lived on our property since we married in 1968.
The bushman's cottage, or The Little Cottage, is in our garden.
Denis is a retired lawyer and Margie is a retired Speech and Drama teacher.
Denis grew up on a farm in Elsthorpe, Central Hawkes Bay, whereas Margie grew up in Wellington, Christchurch and Opunake in Taranaki.
We have always loved renovating old houses and saving our New Zealand heritage.

What makes this property unique

Handy to village, walking and bike trails and wineries. Free bikes.
Being set in a garden means guests are surrounded by birdsong. Sometimes our donkeys, Humphrey and Winston, will call out too. They love a carrot.
On request guests can walk around our garden or borrow tennis racquets for a game on our grass court. It's not Wimbledon standard but lots of fun.
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