Title: Harper Haven - Waimarama Holiday Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=37910118&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Harper Haven - Waimarama Holiday Home ## Photo gallery for Harper Haven - Waimarama Holiday Home ![Terrace/patio - Harper Haven - Waimarama Holiday Home (Waimarama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37910200/37910118/f572bca9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Harper Haven - Waimarama Holiday Home (Waimarama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37910200/37910118/3221e076.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Harper Haven - Waimarama Holiday Home (Waimarama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37910200/37910118/a642b3df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Harper Haven - Waimarama Holiday Home (Waimarama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37910200/37910118/ebd884fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - Harper Haven - Waimarama Holiday Home (Waimarama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37910200/37910118/de73e275.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Harper Haven, a spacious 4-bedroom Waimarama holiday home. Relax in the open-plan living area or on the deck, soak up the sun and enjoy easy dining while kids play in the yard. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Harper Haven - Waimarama Holiday Home This spacious beach bach has a fantastic position only a few minutes stroll to the beach and local store. Harper Haven is a 4 bedroom Waimarama holiday home. This relaxed, homely haven is a great option for your Hawkes Bay adventure! This Waimarama holiday home includes spacious, open plan living, with a warm and welcoming set up. Chill out on the sofa with a good book, or relax on the deck, soak up the sun, and enjoy easy holiday dining while the kids play in the yard... Bedrooms 1 has a queen bed and bedroom 2 has a double, while bedroom 3 has 2 singles beds plus a port-a-cot, and bedroom 4 has 2 single beds plus a single bunk set - a simple option for families and friends! Complete with a family bathroom plus extra guest toilet for convenience. Stay on site and take in the chill holiday vibe, wander to the beach for days in the sand and surf, or head to the store for holiday supplies. For exploring further afield, Ocean Beach is less than a 20 minute drive away, and Napier is just a 40 minute drive... Welcome to your Harper Haven! Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,561 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37913700/37913638/ba803d18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Marine Parade Magic - Napier Holiday Home Napier South - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space 8.4 Very good 19 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25&selected=37913638&PinnedHotelID=37913638&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33330000/33320700/33320643/9ecc552d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rural retreat 10mins from Bridge Pa wine district Raukawa - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 10 Exceptional 67 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25&selected=33320643&PinnedHotelID=33320643&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Ping pong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78430000/78423100/78423034/3e926b5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bird and Fish - Napier Holiday Home Marewa - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 8.8 Excellent 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25&selected=78423034&PinnedHotelID=78423034&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, dishwasher, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66320000/66317800/66317707/cf63a152.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beach and Vineyard Escape - Haumoana Beach Home Haumoana - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25&selected=66317707&PinnedHotelID=66317707&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108940000/108937300/108937295/208b87ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oceanside Oasis Haumoana - Washing machine - Air-conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25&selected=108937295&PinnedHotelID=108937295&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113530000/113522200/113522157/17263916.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cute Kiwi Bach - Kairakau Sleeps up to 15 Kairakau - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews £118 includes taxes & fees 11 Mar - 12 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12&selected=113522157&PinnedHotelID=113522157&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25&selected=37910118&PinnedHotelID=37910118&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=37910118,37913638,33320643,78423034,66317707) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Harper Haven Waimarama Home Harper Haven - Waimarama Holiday Home Waimarama Harper Haven - Waimarama Holiday Home Private vacation home 597177 ## About the area Located in Waimarama, this cottage is near the beach. Westerman's Building and Frimley Park are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Hastings City Growers Market and Hawke’s Bay Farmers’ Market. Splash Planet and Hawke's Bay Exhibition Centre are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. [Visit our Waimarama travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Waimarama.dx553248625843175842) [View more Cottages in Waimarama](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Waimarama-Cottages.d553248625843175842-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-39.816814,176.99068&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7Ey%7EqFwngw%60%40%3FS%3FS%3FS%40U%40Q%3FU%40U%40Q%40UBS%40QBU%40QBUBQBUBQDUBODSDQBSDSFQDQDQFQFQDSFOFSFMHSFMFQHOFQHOHMHSHMHOJMHMJMHOJKHOLKJMHKJMLKJILMJKJKLILKLGLIJKLILGLINELGLILENELINELELCNCNELENCNALENCNCLAN%3FNANCN%3FN%3FL%3FNCNBN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%40N%3FN%40NBNBL%40NDLBNDNDLBNBLDNDLHLDNDLHLFLDNHJFLHLJLHLFJJLHLJJJLLJHJJJLJJJLJJJLJLHNJLHLJLHNHLHRHLFNHPHNFPFLFRHLFRFNDRFPDPFPDPDPDRDRDPBRDNBTDPBT%40PBTBPBT%40P%40RBT%40P%3FT%40T%40P%3FT%40R%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FPAT%3FTAPAR%3FTAPCTATAPCRCRCRAPCTEPCTEPCPEPETEPEPERGPEPGPEPGPGPINGPGNGPINIPGLINIPINILKNIJKNILKNKJKJKNKJKJKJKJMJKLMJMFKJMHMFMLMFKHOFMDMHMHODMDMFOFMBODMBODODMBODM%40O%40OBOBO%3FM%40OBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%40OAM%3FO%3FO%3FOCOAO%3FMCOCOAMEOAOCMEOEOCMEMCOGMGOEMEMIMIOEMGMIMGKMMGMIMKMGKKKMMKKKMKKKIKKOMKIMKMIMKOIKKOIMIOIQIOIMGQIOGQGOIQGOGQGQEQGQGQEQESGQEQCUEQEQCQEUCQCUCQCSASCSAQCUAUAQAU%3FSAQAU%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=pcYhPXHT-JvfA5UD_XyFme48peQ=) Waimarama, Hawkes Bay ### What's nearby - ![Craggy Range showing landscape views and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6212386/1a14bf6e-6ee5-4b48-a9bc-7ac948b5eecf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Craggy Range 16 min drive \- 15.8 miles - ![Te Mata Peak featuring mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526967216/05bbf377-4d45-498f-ac38-0777a18974c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Te Mata Peak 24 min drive \- 21.5 miles - ![This is Marine Parade in Napier. Napier is regarded as one of the most complete examples of an Art Deco city in the world, having been rebuilt after a large 1931 earthquake. The T&G Building shown here has been converted into high end apartments and entertainment spaces and is one of the landmarks of Art Deco Napier ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2593/dccbf15c-0bc1-4458-98c7-9d73e2c96e41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Marine Parade 35 min drive \- 32.4 miles - Waimarama Beach 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Splash Planet 28 min drive \- 22.8 miles ### Getting around - Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) 61 min drive ### Restaurants - Jarks Seaside Cafe 6 min walk - Jarks Cafe 6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Harper Haven - Waimarama Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Harper Haven - Waimarama Holiday Home? ### What time is check-in at Harper Haven - Waimarama Holiday Home? ### What time is check-out at Harper Haven - Waimarama Holiday Home? ### Where is Harper Haven - Waimarama Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Harper Haven - Waimarama Holiday Home Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason D. 7 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location to chill in Waimarama, only a few minutes walk from the beach. Nice big kiwi bach, with plenty of beds and sofas to sprawl out on. ##### Jason D. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea C. 8 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Homely bach Enjoyed our stay. Comfy, relaxingand homely ##### Andrea C. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Tracy S. 31 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything you could need We had a lovely stay at Harpers Haven. Very comfortable for children and adults. Nice big lounge area for the children to play. Would be absolutely lovely to stay in summer with the large deck. Beds were nice and comfy. Was a great long weekend away to unwind. ##### Tracy S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019 This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hadleigh P. 9 Jun 2018 #### Great place, slightly quirky layout and lots of beds and space - the infinity hot water, heaters and Great place, slightly quirky layout and lots of beds and space - the infinity hot water, heaters and electric blankets were appreciated for a winter stay. We were nice and warm. ##### Hadleigh P. ### 8/10 Good #### Sam C. 6 Oct 2024 ##### Sam C. 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