Havelock North, Hawke's Bay
Kia Noho
A private, modern cottage in an acre of native bush, 3.5 km from Havelock North village.
★ 4.9 on Airbnb
9.6 Exceptional on Booking.com
361 guest reviews
Havelock North, Hawke's Bay
A private, modern cottage in an acre of native bush, 3.5 km from Havelock North village.
The cottage
Kia Noho is a modern, architect-designed cottage set in the middle of an acre of native bush. You have the whole place to yourself: the cottage, the deck and the garden around it, with no neighbours in sight.
Havelock North village is a five minute drive away, with its restaurants, cafes and shops. The wineries, Te Mata Peak, golf courses and the Hawke's Bay cycle trails are all close by.
The kitchen, dining and lounge sit in the middle of the cottage, with a bedroom and ensuite on either side. Two couples, friends or colleagues each get their own room and bathroom, and share the big living space between them.
Comfy couches, a 58-inch TV with Netflix, Freeview and Chromecast, and a full kitchen with oven, stove, microwave, fridge-freezer and pour-over coffee.
Each bedroom has a queen bed with quality linen, a wardrobe, its own heat pump and air conditioning, and sliding doors straight onto the deck. Each has its own ensuite bathroom with a big shower (guests mention the water pressure a lot).
Two guests who aren't a couple can use both bedrooms at no extra cost. Just say so in your booking message so we make up the second bed.
Three sets of large sliding doors open the whole front of the cottage onto a huge deck with an outdoor dining table. It gets the sun all afternoon and looks out over the lawn and the bush.
Expect tūī and other native birds, quail and rabbits on the lawn, and very little else.
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Reviews
361 reviews from guests who have stayed, across four sites. Tap any score to check it at the source.
The photos shown do not accurately represent the true quality and luxuriousness of the property. The furnishings, the linen, even the construction of the cottage is of the highest quality.
Cherise, Airbnb
The location is the star. Looking out onto trees and a grassy area inhabited by native birds and rabbits, with no sign or sound of other homes.
Judy, booked direct
Lovely peaceful, tranquil location. All day sun and a great large deck to soak up the Hawke's Bay sun. Lovely comfortable beds (best sleep in months) and amazing shower!
Brett, Airbnb
A lovely, big, generous space. There were two large bedrooms on either side that had their own walk-in wardrobe and private bathroom.
Jo, Airbnb
A great base for exploring, and a lovely retreat for relaxation: close to Havelock North and an easy drive to many other Bay attractions; privately tucked away in bush and ringing with birdsong.
Katherine, Airbnb
The location was quiet, private, and only a 3 to 4 minute drive to Havelock North. The house is modern, warm, and surrounded by beautiful gardens.
Trent, Google
Sharing the space with a colleague was easy since we each had our own bedroom and bathroom. The shower water pressure was amazing.
Roby, Airbnb
Instant relax as we opened the door to this charming and well-appointed cottage. We wish we could have stayed longer.
Lianne, booked direct
I feel lucky that I was able to make a reservation this time as this little jewel is often booked.
Irene, Airbnb
What's included
Rates
For 2 guests. Weekend means Friday and Saturday nights. The booking calendar below always shows the live price for your dates.
| Season | Sun to Thu | Fri and Sat |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec to 3 Jan | $449 | $449 |
| 4 Jan to end of February | $319 | $389 |
| March | $289 | $349 |
| April | $259 | $299 |
| May to September | $239 | $279 |
| October | $269 | $309 |
| 1 November to 25 December | $279 | $329 |
Book direct
Pick your dates to see live availability and the price, and book straight with us.
Location
Down a long, quiet driveway on the edge of Havelock North, about 3.5 km from the village centre. It feels rural, but you're five minutes from dinner.