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Didi's Place - right where you want to be and pet friendly too!

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Living area
Living area
Interior
Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Bluff Hill, Hawke's Bay
  • Napier Prison
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Marine Parade
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • National Aquarium of New Zealand
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master

1 Queen Bed

Second bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Didi's Place - right where you want to be and pet friendly too!

Spacious pet friendly, two bedroom single level cottage on Bluff Hill. Own entrance, off street parking and a private sunny back courtyard. The perfect location for exploring Hawke's Bay's attractions.
Completely self contained and within easy walking distance to Marine Parade with all it has to offer, local swim safe beach and an array of cafes and eateries. A local mini market close by, pizza and fish and chips within walking distance. Please note that a PET FEE IS CHARGED PER STAY.

Property manager

Delia Van Der Vyver
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Not suitable for children younger than 2
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Only small dogs. Bigger dogs with permission only
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Neither inside or outside
Please let me know the bed configuration required at the time of booking. If not, only the Queen bed option will be available.
PLEASE clean up after your dog. Please do not leave your dog alone at home if it is going to be distressing to him/her and upset the neighbours.
Any persons/infants/children more than the initial 2, requiring a bed/linen will be charged $75.00 per person/night additional.

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Napier

Located near the beach, this chalet is in Bluff Hill, a neighbourhood in Napier. MTG Hawke's Bay Museum and Municipal Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Napier Botanical Gardens and Faraday Centre. National Aquarium of New Zealand and Onekawa Aquatic Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Bluff Hill, Hawke's Bay

What's nearby

  • Napier Prison - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ocean Spa - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Marine Parade - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • War Memorial Conference Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • National Aquarium of New Zealand - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rogue Hop Speakeasy - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Art Deco Masonic Hotel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sai Thai Eatery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Vinci's Pizza - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Didi's Place - right where you want to be and pet friendly too! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Didi's Place - right where you want to be and pet friendly too!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Didi's Place - right where you want to be and pet friendly too!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Didi's Place - right where you want to be and pet friendly too! located?

Located in Bluff Hill, this chalet is within a 10-minute walk of Napier Prison and Centennial Gardens. Art Deco Trust and MTG Hawke's Bay Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 136 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bluff Hill
Didi's place is a great bookabach. Handy to town. Comfortable and really well appointed. Thanks Delia
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Az J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely stay!
Delia was a lovely host, going the extra mile to make sure we had everything we could possibly need. An easy walk to town, and a small but perfectly formed place to stay…
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

rebecca l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
The cottage was lovely, just as pictured and great location close to town. Was lovely having the outside space too and the whole property was very clean. We would definitely stay again we loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Above and beyond!
Everything we needed (except for fly spray, which we didn't manage to locate!) and so many little extra touches to make us feel welcome, like the flowers, biscuits, muesli and yoghourt, not to mention all the helpful info. Thanks heaps for letting us use your place. We had a great stay. :-D
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fab place
Fabulous place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice dog friendly property
Well situated and excellent hosts. Would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
With All the extra s
Lovely little home away from home . comfortable .It was joined to another unit which never new until we got there..wasn't a problem..
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just go ahead and book it.
I have stayed in many book-a-baches over the years, and while most are always great, a few just rise out above the rest to stand as being exceptional. And Didi's place is one of those exceptional ones. The extra thoughtfulness is simply outstanding - we arrived on a hot 28 degrees afternoon and the A/C had been turned on for when we arrive so we got to walk into a cool and blissful space. Fresh fruit in a bowl, muesli with yoghurt or milk ready for breakfast, spotlessly clean, spacious and comfortable, full size fridge and stove, and all very centrally located. Just simply one of the exceptional places available on book-a-bach. Thank-you Delia.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rolene W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay here
This is a great spot that we have stayed at s number of times
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Can walk to Ahurihi and the city centre but if you can't do hills then drive or get the bus. Wonderful for the dogs. Fully fenced back yard. Absolutely everything you may need and more. Thank you for the goodies and the dog beds (we took our own anyway. Also recommend Pakowhai Regional (dog) park. Just wonderful. Taking my photos to work tomorrow to show people the property
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely dog friendly place
Enjoyed our 2 night stay here. Well presented and clean little property. Nice little extras of coffee and chocolate. Our 2 dogs loved the dog beds and great to have dog bowls provided. Small well fenced area for dogs in the lovely patio area. Excellent communication with host. Perfect location as close to city centre and easy to get too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Crib stay
We enjoyed staying in this little crib (Scottish for cottage). It had everything we needed; within easy walking distance to the CBD. Thanks to the hostess for the sweet treats and special coffee. We found the microwave a bit high up, both of us being vertically challenged!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Didi’s Place
Warm clean cosy unit in a great location. Good for doggies
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long weekend break
Didis place, Was just what I needed warm and quiet. Very well appointed and had everything I needed just to have a restful break from the busy world. Close to town.No need to drive anywhere. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Didi's place
This is a cute little house - perfect for the 2 of us and Didi went the extra mile to ensure our 2 small dogs were welcomed as well. That meant a lot to us :) Not to mention all the other small thoughts that were left 'in-case' they were needed, is not the usual things a host at a BnB would think to do. Thank You! Great location - walk down the hill to central Napier and all the shops/restaurants, down the other side to Ahuriri and the bars - can't go wrong. We will be back for sure - absolutely enjoyed our stay :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
Lovely two bedroom unit so close to Napier city & Ahuriri. Beautiful & clean & stocked with everything we required. Lovely extra touches that made us feel so welcome. Thank you so much
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
This was the perfect place to stay in Napier with our 2 little dogs. Beautifully appointed with everything anyone could want or need. So welcoming with those extra special touches Delia provides. Our dogs loved the cosy pet beds and there were even lovely water and food bowls for them to use. It was great to know our dogs were safe when we let them outside. This was our 2nd visit, we’ll be back for sure. Thank you for having us :-)
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway
We really enjoyed our stay. Listing was accurate. So many little extras were provided. Didi’s Place is one of the nicest places we have stayed in in NZ.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark B., Tauranga, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Five stars doesn't do it justice
We were here as a family - one teenager and two dogs. Travelling with dogs can be restrictive, but Didi"s Place went above and beyond. Not only was the place scrupulously clean and tidy but there were so many thoughtful touches. From the coffee tuned to our tastes, to the emergency supplies drawer. When it came to the dogs there were two beds (sized to our pets), bowls, and pickup bags all provided. The (human) bed was super comfortable and everything was exactly as claimed. To top it off, the original features are intact and the furnishings all reflect or complement the deco period nicely. If we're back to Napier, we will 100% try to book Didi's place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Property - Get that little Extra
This was an awesome property with a nice outdoor area and important for summer air-conditioning, There was a dog bed and bowls for the dog and also a few extra treats left for the adults. There was nothing bad I could say about this property will definitely be back
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visiting with dog
Perfect, loved property with additional thoughtful extras
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rowan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Napier Gem
A great little unit that is comfortable and practical. We enjoyed our two night stay and made the most of its proximty to the heart of Napier Marine Parade and CBD. Off-street parking for two cars was a bonus and the street it is located on is not as busy as I had anticipated. For anyone who likes to cook, the kitched has pretty much all the equipment you require. While our stay was relatively short, I can easily imagine longer stays. Thank you Didi for making this property available. I will be looking to include it as part of future excursions to the Bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks Didi
Such a great place, a home away from home. The host has thought of everything and is so accommodating, all the little things they've thought of to make us feel at home. Perfect location, it's on a busy (ish) road but with a bus stop right outside, and an easy walk down to the city centre. And a new fish n chip shop a few houses down (yum!!), with a superette too. This wee place made for a perfect getaway for two friends taking a break for a few days, thanks again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara E., Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful accommodation, location and facilities
We loved it the minute we walked in. All bed linen and towels were of excellent quality. Our little dog was well catered for and there were lovely touches like peanut slabs, good quality coffee and pet bowls for our little dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Delia Van Der Vyver

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Homely person, love animals and enjoying nature.

Why they chose this property

Very centrally located, close to town and Marine Parade, lookouts, swimming beach, cycling, spa pools

What makes this property unique

Use of complete property, on site parking. Walking distance to most amenities. Courtyard. Pet friendly.

Languages:

English

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