Akina stay.Your stay at this Akina vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Hawke's Bay Opera House and Te Mata Peak. Hawke's Bay Exhibition Centre and Hastings City Art Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
Black Barn Vineyards - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
Getting around
Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
St Pierre's Sushi - 3 min drive
Cupple - 18 min walk
Brave Brewing - 3 min drive
Angkor Wat Kiwi Bakery & Cafe - 3 min drive
Cranky Chicken - 2 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Under The Elms
A very well maintained 2 bedroom property,4 guests max, in a quiet street with great indoor out door flow to a private patio with a BBQ . Fully insulated with two heat pumps & a gas fire for heating & cooling in winter & summer months. Free highspeed Wifi on fibre.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Front entrance ramp
Hardwood flooring in public areas
No elevator
Thin carpet in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the city center
On a river
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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 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
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
Chill out at Churchill Hastings
Chill out at Churchill Private vacation home
Chill out at Churchill Private vacation home Hastings
Under The Elms Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 38 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 38 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Amenities
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Victoria M.
Jun 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great
This is such a good spot. Clean recently done up.warm. good modern kitchen. Super new beds. Gas fire 2 heat pumps and a gas fire.handy to havelock or hastings. Quiet neighborhood. Would highly recommend.
Victoria M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Darryl B., Rotorua
Jun 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
We were pleasantly surprised at not only how nicely this older home had been renovated, but also how much attention to detail the host had taken. They even had tissues, something we find most hosts neglect. Well recommended.
Darryl B.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
fiona c.
May 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
lovely home
Very happy with accommodation. Everything you need is provided. Great size bathroom and lovely renovated property.
fiona c.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brett R.
Apr 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
High quality
Quiet location, well presented. excellent amenities
Brett R.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Raelene P.
Mar 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful welcoming home.
More than we expected. Very clean, beautifully finished property. Perfect position for our dtay for Horse of the year.property
Raelene P.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Juraj D.
Feb 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!
First time staying in Hastings as usually in Napier and really enjoyed this time. Clean house, good location, very quiet, great sleep. Thank you
Juraj D.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Katherine H.
Feb 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Exquisite!
We had the best stay here! The house is beautiful and cozy—I honestly wish my house looked like this (especially the bathroom). It was easy to find and all instructions were clearly laid out (with photos). I’d give this one 10 stars if I could. I hope to make it back some day!
Katherine H.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Arapeta T.
Feb 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay
Excellent property, clean, well resourced, quiet, and really appreciated the complimentary milk/juice/wine! Was exactly what we were looking for during our time in Hawkes Bay. Highly recommend.
Wonderful place to stay. Seems newly renovated and exceptionally clean. Ideal if you are looking for 2 bedrooms, Lounge and kitchen. Also has a BBQ which was a bonus.
Jeroen
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chevelle P.
Jan 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
Loved our stay here as a family, house was clean exactly as described and the little welcome pressies were a very nice touch. Highly recommend and would stay again
Beautiful property in pristine condition with lovely touches to welcome us on arrival. Would absolutely recommend.
Jodie
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Timothy L.
Jan 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Festive Getaway
The properry was as seen in the pictures. We were impressed with the cleanliness, as well as the little details, such as the underfloor heating and heated towel rails in the bathroom. It was spacious enough for our family of four. It is close to most attractions in and around Hastings.
Timothy L.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Jan 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you so much appreciated your lovely property.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Aroha I.
Jun 6, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic! Highly recommend 👏🏽
Fantastic stay for our long weekend! Coming home after a long days of Squash and a few beers to a nice cosy place! Walking into a pre warmed house on a cold winters night on our first day was the best first impression!
We loved the small thoughtful complimentry gifts and it was warm and cozy!
Perfect perfect perfect. Thank you!
Aroha I.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tom H.
Apr 18, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Had a fantastic stay at this property. Everything was super easy and the house was great. Would highly recommend this as a place to stay and would definitely stay here again.
Tom H.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Caleb H.
Feb 11, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Our Stay
Very nice house with great games room to keep our overactive boy entertained. Will definitely stay again.
We really enjoyed staying here, it was very clean and had everything we needed. The host was prompt with queries. Nice and central. Very comfy. Appreciated the welcome wine & beer!
Amazing place. Very homely, had everything we needed and more
Casey
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan W., Wellington, New Zealand
Jan 12, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Bonus games room!
Nicely rennovated and comfortable main house with the added bonus of a separate large building with a games room!
Jonathan W.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Ken K.
Dec 28, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Akina kei Heretaunga
Excellent! Possibly the only criticism would be to move the air conditioner to the lounge.
Ken K.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
John S.
Nov 29, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
This was a perfect base for us to have a much overdue family catch up.
The house was immaculate and well equipped.
A very private property, close to town and amenities
Thanks to Shona and Jason for accommodating our covid driven changes
John S.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Toneya W.
Oct 28, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
Stayed here for a week and it was amazing. Close to town and shops. The house is nice and private with sun all over. 100% recommend
Toneya W.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Frances V.
Oct 19, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Chill out in Hawkes Bay
Process was super easy. Great communication. Beautiful house, felt like our home away from home. Cute lottle bottle of wine and choccys, everything was great. Thanks so much. Look forward to coming back
Frances V.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Natalie E.
Oct 12, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, tidy and great location for exploring Hawkes Bay
Perfect spot for our family of four and our little dog. Shona and Jason were great to deal with and always prompt in their replies to our inquiries and went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. Wonderful, friendly hosts. We really appreciated them ensuring the property was fully fenced for our little dog, so we could relax while she was exploring outside. Was lovely having treats for us to enjoy in the fridge on our arrival. Games room with table tennis table and skateboard were a huge hit! Really close to all our favourite destinations in havelock north and great access to the rest of Hawkes Bay. We would stay again.
Natalie E.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Marree K.
Oct 4, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house and spot
The house was perfect for hubby, Major (our dog) and I.
Lovely quiet location and had everything we needed for the stay.
The welcome gifts and small details such as creams in bathroom and spare tins in cupboard were very much appreciated.
The nespresso machine was also appreciated and we had fun playing ping pong in the games room.
Thank you so much, we will defiantly be back.