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A taste of Tuscany in Havelock North

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Interior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, books
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Havelock North, Hawke's Bay
  • Place, Arataki Honey Visitor Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Black Barn Vineyards
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Splash Planet
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the area

Havelock North

At this holiday home you'll be 3.3 km (2.1 mi) from Golflands and 3.5 km (2.1 mi) from Arataki Honey Visitor Centre. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features a patio, a Smart TV and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. .With a stay at this Havelock North holiday home, you'll be 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from Village Vineyards and 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Black Barn Vineyards.
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What's nearby

  • Golflands - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Arataki Honey Visitor Centre - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Black Barn Vineyards - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Te Mata Estate - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Splash Planet - 5 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Havelock North Rugby Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Te Mata Figs Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jackson's Bakery & Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Farmhouse - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A taste of Tuscany in Havelock North

ABOUT VILLA ROSSA
Originally the apple orchard pack house this newly renovated 'red shed' is now a luxurious 2 bdrm villa with expansive open plan living areas and a private courtyard complete with citrus garden.
Perfect for 2 couples or a family, the second bedroom has a Super King that can be made up as is or split into 2 single beds (please confirm upon booking). Additional linen can also be supplied for a 5th person in the sitting room.
Cleaning fee includes professionally laundered linen & towels.

THE SPACE
Beautifully appointed interior details and expansive living areas provide guests with a unique experience and airBnB offering like no other.
Terrazzo tiles and exterior courtyard, 4.5 metre high plastered interior walls, tall windows and sun drenched reading nooks provide a similar look and feel to rural spanish and Italian offerings.

LOCATION
Villa Rossa is located 4 minutes drive from Havelock North, 10 minutes from Hastings and 15 minutes from Napier. The HB cycle trail is also at the end of the drive so guests can bike to the nearest cafe (900 metres down the road) for their morning coffee or into the Village or along one of the scenic bike routes. We encourage guests to BYO bikes as there is a designated parking area for Villa Rossa guests down the drive way which would also be secure for leaving bikes.

BOOKINGS
Please note we have a 5night minimum between Dec 20-Jan 4th and a 3 night minimum over Easter

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to A taste of Tuscany in Havelock North?

The closest beach to A taste of Tuscany in Havelock North is Napier Beach (9.4 km).

Does A taste of Tuscany in Havelock North have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is A taste of Tuscany in Havelock North family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities, as well as children's dinnerware and children's books, it's no surprise that A taste of Tuscany in Havelock North is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at A taste of Tuscany in Havelock North?

No, A taste of Tuscany in Havelock North does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at A taste of Tuscany in Havelock North?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at A taste of Tuscany in Havelock North?

No, pets are not allowed.

A taste of Tuscany in Havelock North Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cameron B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Accommodation was beautiful and very comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Freddy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property looked incredible in photos and was even better in person. It’s a beautiful space, was super clean, communication was great and there was even a kitten that spent a bit of time with us! 10/10, highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Havelock North

Beautifully decorated and private, it was situated adjacent to an orchard and close to town. We loved being greeted with the incredible aroma of rosemary. It was a short drive to Te Mata Park, which offers great hiking. We found a quaint restaurant for lunch in town—Lot 2. We highly recommend it. Thank you, Liv, for recreating a taste of Tuscany. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle M.

Would not stay again - too noisy

This property was spacious and stylish. It also felt quite homely, however there were a few 'functionality issues', such as the shower head not being high enough so I had to bend slightly to wash my hair (and I'm not that tall - 5ft 8in). Bathroom tap installed incorrectly so it goes hot first then cold etc. They were minor things though.What spoiled our stay though, was being woken up on the first morning at 5.55am by a loud banging and then being kept awake by the sound of the apple farmer spraying his apples.On the second morning at 7am we were woken again by the farmer spraying. We had a break on the 3rd morning but on the last morning - once again we woken early by the farmer who was also happy to peer in the windows at us as he went by!The spray coats the windows and the noise inside sounds like you are sitting beside an plane waiting to take off. It went on for 1.5hrs. Even if we were early risers, we couldn't enjoy a coffee in peace.After the 2nd morning of this, I sent a message to the host who was very apologetic.We understood when we booked that it's a working farm, however what was not made clear was exactly what this meant in terms of disruption. We think it's been downplayed which is NOT OK when you're spending close to 2k for 4 nights stay. Maybe it was just the time of year for the farmer but it's still not ok and offering an extra nights stay free (which the host did) doesn't really cut it. We would have preferred a discount on our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stylish and cozy in Havelock North

Great place to stay on a recent family holiday in Havelock North. Lovely setting in an apple orchard, with light filled living/kitchen area The place is tastefully decorated, comfortable, and very cozy. The kitchen is well set up for cooking in.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday stay

Awesome house, perfect for our family. Very homely and cosy and an excellent location to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Libby C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

I stayed with a few girlfriends for one of the Mission concerts. We all thought the place was lovely, really well thought out, immaculate and welcoming - we were sad we didn't get to spend more time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cath B.

Liked: Cleanliness

French provincial meets Hawke’s Bay

Spacious, stylish barn overlooking orchard. Tall shuttered windows, comfortable furniture and well equipped kitchen. Morning sun streams through the shutters. Private alfresco dining in pleasant garden with citrus trees. Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A beautiful stay throughout a trying situation (Cyclone Gabrielle)

What a wonderful getaway!!…We stayed at Villa Rossa for 2 weeks…the former apple sorting house in the back of the hosts’ residence is charming with interesting thought provoking art on the walls. 2 bedrooms, one with a king that looks out on a neighboring orchard and another with twin beds. Highlights were a wonderful shower, many electrical outlets, a great functioning kitchen, a HUGE table that can be used not only for meals but enough room for games or a large puzzle (my wife is a puzzle “addict”),Netflix available on the telly…an excellent A/C and heater in the main room. We were less than 5 minutes from Havelock North Village with great restaurants and wonderful coffee shops (we fell in love with morning drinks at “At E’Z)…less than 10 minutes from Hastings with more eating and shopping options. What really made our stay so memorable and our hosts SO special was that we lived through Cyclone Gabrielle…the worst storm to hit the area in over 107 years…we were without power for about 38 hours and could not cook as the Villa had an electric stove…Liv was so wonderful as she had so much to deal with but made us a wonderful vegetarian pasta dinner when we had no communication access and all stores in the area were without power…her husband, Patch, even brought us a small portable gas stove so we could cook…we just cannot say enough about them as “innkeepers”. We came here with the intention of participating in the Napier Art Deco Festival, which was cancelled due to the storm…we will return next year to give it another chance and hope to stay at Villa Rossa once again!!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay

Although the Hawkes Bay weather didn’t behave itself that didn’t matter as the property was so welcoming and homely that we were happy to stay indoors. Beautifully fitted out with all the luxuries of home. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Definitely worth a stay

This beautiful property was perfect for our getaway. It was well equipped with all the necessary items and the quirkiness of it being a former pack house added to the experience. Beautifully styled and had and views over the working orchard. Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stylish accommodation

Beautiful accommodation. Felt like you were in Tuscany. Great location and surroundings. Fantastic interior with great amenities. A lot of effort has gone into making this place one of the best I’ve stayed in.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay thanks

Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Great time. Beautiful place. Thanks for the goodies
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Villa

Lovely place to stay & hosts super helpful. If we are ever in the area again we’ll come back. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A., Cambridge. New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness

Style and comfort

We had everything we needed and this was such a comfortable home away from home. Plus this converted barn/shed was Uber stylish too!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Beautiful place - we loved our time here. Great indoor/outdoor living spaces in particular. Garden was great for little kids to potter in too. Thanks Liv.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luke R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Loved our stay. Will definitely recommend to all our friends. Very Peaceful, Clean and Child friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021