Lovely house in a quiet garden suburb of the chic town of Havelock North. Beautifully decorated spacious room with very comfy bed and private bath just across the hallway (excellent invigorating shower!) . Julie and husband Marc were gracious entertaining hosts , and plenty of lively amusing chat over breakfast and dinner. Julie is also an excellent cook , and one evening did yummy short-ribs which were divine. (They are also wine-lovers and gave me several recommendations of wineries to try for tasting and dining.) Nice breakfasts too (eggs and wilted spinach one morning.) Good off-road parking in allocated spaces on their driveway. Be sure to scale the Te Mata peak close by for a stunning 360 degree panorama of Hawke Bay and the surrounding countryside. Breezy beaches close by too.