Rachel's cottage is a gorgeous piece of Napier history and lovingly filled with shabby chic furniture and decor. The view from the lounge window is gorgeous, I could happily lay on the daybed and watch the world go by all day! We found the beds to be very comfortable (we like a firm mattress!) and the kitchen facilities were spot on. The croissants were a thoughful and delicious gift.
It's a 20 minute stroll into Napier city and a handy base to explore Hawkes Bay either by bike or car. The noise from the road is minimal, especially at night time. One thing to note (and Rachel does note this in the listing) there is a train line directly behind the house and the noise was a bit shocking the 1st time, but the trains are infrequent so it wasn't a problem for us.