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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15192 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Wellington CBD, Wellington
  • Oriental Parade
    1 min walk
  • Kaffee Eis
    4 min walk
  • Wellington Kaiwharawhara Station
    8 min drive
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    13 min drive

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Building design

Boulcott Suites

Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (2166)
The price is CA $141
per night
CA $162 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Boulcott Suites

About the area

Wellington

Seaside stay .A stay at this Oriental Bay vacation home places you steps from Oriental Parade and within a 5-minute walk of Oriental Bay Beach. Also, Saint Gerard's Catholic Church and Monastery is within half a mile (1 km) and Wellington Central Business District is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 14 min walk
  • Courtenay Place - 20 min walk
  • Te Papa - 20 min walk
  • Cuba Street Mall - 3 min drive
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Wellington Kaiwharawhara Station - 8 min drive
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harbourside Market - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Embassy Theatre - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Myrtle - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Deluxe Expresso Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Ortega - Fish Shack & Bar - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ideal location for groups, family, friends or work

OB Retreat is a spotlessly clean 6 bedroom home with 2 bathrooms, well appointed kitchen, lounge/dining. High speed unlimited fibre optic wifi.

PERFECT Wellington location in Oriental Bay. Great views, close to city, cafes, Te Papa, TSB Arena, parks & beach. Ideal for family, friends or work groups up to 15 people.

The ground floor of 100 year old Villa has 2 bathrooms, well appointed kitchen, lounge & dining area. 2 car parks. Can sleep 15. Five of the six bedrooms have Queen beds. One bedroom has two single beds. We also have 3 foldout beds that can be set up in 3 of the rooms if you require separate sleeping arrangements for singles. Plus there are 2 couches that can be slept on! Please note, there is an extra one off cost for use of the foldout beds. Refer to Linen cost under additional fees. We also have 2 PortaCots. We're happy to assist with arrangements to make your stay comfortable.

You have all the amenities on your doorstep i.e., bush, beach & urban walks, harbour view plus easy access to essential services. Your accommodation is one street back from the harbour providing a quiet retreat.

Oriental Bay is right by the harbour. OB Retreat is one street back from the bay providing a quiet retreat. The main entrance is via a short private path leading to 24 steps that take you to the front door. The extra elevation rewards you with stunning views!

We have two parks for average sized vehicles on our car deck further up the street that you can use by arrangement. Parking on the street is also an option. It is free after hours or during the weekend/public hols or the first two hours during the business day. Parking permits are $18 per day & can be purchased at the local dairy. Please let us know how many vehicles you will have at time of booking so we can make appropriate arrangements.

OB Retreat has adjusted prices to accommodate the new APP Tax. The end price should be similar to the price pre 1 April.

Property manager

Carolyn Stephens

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Unit size: 2067 sq ft (192 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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

Oriental Bay Stunning Accomm for up to 15 Guests
Oriental Bay Stunning Location for your NZ StayCation!
Oriental Bay Stunning Location for your Groups GetAway!
Oriental Bay Stunning Location for your Level 2 GetAway!
Oriental Bay Stunning Location for your Level 1 GetAway!
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Ideal location for groups, family, friends or work Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mandy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Stay
Property was great. Lots of room, great view and close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place in the city
Our party of 7 stayed here for 4 days and it was a perfect home base for us. Owners were extremely kind and helpful and the whole process could not have been better. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay
Hard to get to and not a lot of parking for such a big house, The house was great view beautyfull.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Weekend
What an amazing property. For a group of 10 ladies, there was plenty of room and a bed for each person. Absolutely stunning views. Communication was seamless and easy. Would love to come back with my family one day!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for us
I'm pleased we booked this lovely house in Oriental Parade. For 10 of us having two bathrooms and numerous bedrooms we had plenty of space and no tripping over each other. The accommodation is spotless. A lot of work has gone into the bedding, it's immaculate, comfy and clean. Excellent communication and clear instructions, Carolyn is a thoughtful and caring host. Having the two car parks was extremely useful for us. The location is still walking distance to downtown though or a quick uber. Loved sitting in the lounge watching the shipping action on the harbour.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Central Family Getaway
We were delighted with our stay. We were on a Family holiday with 8 of us. The accommodation was clean, well positioned for our Wellington activities, quiet and well equipped. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raechel L.

Liked: Cleanliness
OB Retreat is fabulous with everything you’ll need
As a group of ladies having a large house with 2 bathrooms was just what we needed. The house is superbly appointed with absolutely everything you’ll need and a Gorgeous view to boot. We would highly recommend this property and we would rent it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal for big group
This was a perfect house for our group of 12 women staying in Wellington for the Women's World Cup. The house was spacious with wonderful views of the Bay (and the stadium across the bay). Loads of natural light through large front windows. Kitchen was well equipped too, so we were able to save some money by cooking.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a group gathering
Fantastic stay in this property. 3 families who get together every year. Children range from 9-15 years. Well equipped, clean, tidy, fantastic location. Great communication from hosts. Would highly recommend to groups or big family gatherings. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Extended family stayed at OB Retreat for a family wedding. Everyone commented that it was the perfect place to stay! Beautiful views, warmth, location to be able to walk a lot & so much more resulted in the perfect stay. Host was fantastic also. Highly, highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Group of 12 mature women
Very high standard of cleanliness Good quality linen Great harbour views Well appointed kitchen Good communication with owners
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Family celebrations
We have stayed in this house for 6 days with 9 of us including 3young children. The house is well organised with comfortable bedding and everything we needed to celebrate 40th birthday for our daughter. The house is built on the hill side and 2 minutes walking to Oriental Bay. Lovely walking path is nearby. We enjoyed staying at OB retreat very much.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location and property
We had a great time in this stunning property. It was like staying in a resort hotel. The views from the house are amazing. Communication with the owner was first class. We only very small issue is that it is on a steep hill BUT we were told about this and to be honest, this is Wellington folks, and all houses are on hills.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vivian B., Dunedin, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and location
This place was well maintained and comfortable for our large group. We had no issues with our stay and Carolyn's a very helpful host :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wellington Wedding
Fantastic stay at the OB Retreat. Wonderful hosts, amazing views and delivered everything and more that we needed for our family wedding. Totally recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad L.

Liked: Cleanliness
First class accomodation
A great property and location, immaculately presented and Carolyn was a great host thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carroll M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super comfort, space and location
Great place for our family group. Recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Place
Had plenty of room for me and friends, checking in was nice and easy. The place was clean. Overall enjoyable stay 😃.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

LeeAnne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Great house for large group, all the grandkids loved their night away and watching the bay traffic
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Val R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family celebration Nan’s 80th birthdayv
Very easy; no problems. Reminders when payments due. Directions, key code emailed a few days prior to arrival and had phone contact if needed. Excellent accommodation within walking distance to many of Wellington’s tourist attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to stay
We had a great time - the location and view are superb, the house is clean, very comfortable, with plenty of room for a group. Thoroughly recommend this property and we would love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ladies weekend away
Wonderful location. Great communication with host. Very spacious and well appointed. Only negative was wasn’t long enough stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
!
Great but difficult for parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional space and set up for a large group.
Highly recommend. Fantastic location, easy communications, top level accommodations!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location, great rental property, clear instructions, helpful and friendly
Brilliant time, ideal for our family get together.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022