The house is a beautiful character property that really feels like a home from home. There were some lovely touches, like the breakfast items in the kitchen & our home country’s flag flying from the flagpole when we arrived! Barbara was the perfect host; friendly and always on hand when we needed her, but not at all obtrusive. The house is ideally situated a short walk away from the centre of Napier (it is on a hill so the walk back will work off some of the dinner/wine calories!). I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this place and would definitely book it again if I was staying in the area.