We stayed at Mel and David's for two nights while visiting Napier. When planning our stay we wanted to take advantage of what was great about Napier. This (to us) meant staying in a big old house on Bluff Hill and being able to walk in to the town if we wanted to. This house was a great place to do just that. The walk to town might be a bit much for really young kids but otherwise it is quite okay. You do get some nice views of the ocean from some parts of the house and if you love cats, the cat Aidie that lives at the house is quite a character. Just being able to spend some time in this house was a real joy. The cooking facilities are also good if you would rather stay in than eat out. Overall a great place to stay.