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Rural Bach in the Capital

Family-friendly cottage in Wellington

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Living area
Living area
Interior
Bathroom

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 550 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Interislander Ferry Terminal
  • Place, Sky Stadium
  • Place, Te Papa
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Lounge

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rural Bach in the Capital

Self-contained affordable cottage in rural settings Spacious for 2, still enough space for 4 adults, extra kids ok. Freeview TV + Free Wi-Fi. Pine forest and native bush for kids to play with plenty of space to explore.
Incredibly private, surrounded by pine forest. 100% rural, yet only 15 minutes drive from Wellington CBD.

Quite warm now with heat pump, log burner and oil heater so you'll be cosy even on coldest days.

Please note this is rural and somehow quirky bach, not a hotel. If you prefer humming city and 4+ star accommodation you might enjoy more staying in one of Wellington hotels. This is reasonably priced bach for people who like outdoors and rural. No public transport nearby (closest bus stop 4km walk over hills) and the nearest shop is about 15km return trip. The access road from the highway (last 5-8minutes) is windy uphill but quite scenic after you pass the quarry.

Air bed, porta cot, spare mattresses and more extras available on request (usually free), just ask.

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More activities at our doorstep:

* Some Friday mornings there are Forest Sessions in the nearby pine forest open to all children - search for Forest-Days-at-Horokiwi on Facebook or check Gifts and giveaways in this listing for details (and apologies for more cars parked in the area on these days)

* Pony rides, Parties and Experiences for the Early Years next door (Google TrickleCreek co nz for details) - book well in advance
* If you're looking for affordable quality shoes let us know and you can try the selection on offer @ Rostak (google Rostak co nz for details)
Special conditions:
No smoking and no pets please.

Extras: Cleaning (Optional, NZ$30.00 per stay); Linen (Optional, NZ$5.00 per person);

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wellington

Located in Horokiwi, a neighbourhood in Wellington, this cottage is in a rural area. Te Papa and Dowse Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Interislander Ferry Terminal and Wellington Cable Car. Travelling with kids? Consider Wellington Cenotaph, or check out an event or a game at Sky Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking, hiking and horse riding.
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Wellington CBD, Wellington

What's nearby

  • Petone Foreshore - 9 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 12 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Sky Stadium - 13 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Wellington Central Business District - 14 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Te Papa - 16 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Lower Hutt Petone Station - 10 min drive
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Good Fortune Coffee Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Nada Bakery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Harbour View Seafoods - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sprig & Fern Tawa - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rural Bach in the Capital pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rural Bach in the Capital?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rural Bach in the Capital?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rural Bach in the Capital located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Petone Foreshore, Dowse Art Museum, and Bolton Street Cemetery. Te Papa and Queensgate Shopping Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 84 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very peaceful, quirky little bach

Awesome little place. Quirky but comfortable. Peaceful for the most part. We didn't realise that people park outside the bach to do the pine forest walk there and play with their kids on the lawn outside the bach. So that was a little shock when we were enjoying breakfast in bed together on our anniversary with the curtains open to enjoy the scenery 😳 lol. The owners said people will be in the forest on the friday morning, but we weren't aware that meant outside the bach haha. I was SO looking forward to the fire as it was freezing and we dont have one at home, but sadly there was no timber or means to light the fire. We brought some timber then realised there were birds nesting in there so never lit it in the end. Heatpump worked to keep us warm though. It is old but once it winds up it heats the place up after an hour or so hehe. Absolutely loved our time here and it had what we needed...a comfy bed...a COFFEE MACHINE...a nice big table to play games at, and really helpful and accommodating owners. The shower wasn't the best, but it was amazing for what you pay for this little place. Overall...we will be back. We love rustic and quirky, and it was in a beautiful spot! Thanks Michal. We can't wait to return and relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Neta W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Great to have washing machine & dishwasher but disappointed that clothes drier was not there as was advertised. Log fire great - to have a supply of firewood & paper would enhance this feature. We were able to gather some wood but was difficult in the storm that lasted for our 4 day stay. Relying on customers to clean on checkout is risky. The accumulated mould in shower really needs a deep clean. We bought & sprayed with exit mould which removed some of it. We did our best to clean but the job was difficult with a vacuum cleaner that didn’t have any suction even after we emptied it of rubbish from previous users. A better broom - stiffer bristles & longer handle would have helped. We found the microwave too high for safe use & easy wiping out. We took the mat from kitchen area out of circulation during our stay because it was too flimsy & dangerous. I personally found the open packets of various food items annoying & unsafe. The double bed was very uncomfortable. We enjoyed the privacy, location, price & parking. This accommodation ecperience would rate all stars for us if the things we’ve mentioned were addressed. We managed to make our stay work:)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kania W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were awesome. Responsive when contacted and privacy was great. Cleanliness upon arrival was ok given the price point but things like the toy shelf and kitchen shelves a bit of a disorganised mess. Not a huge issue. Tea, coffee, vinegar and a few cooking things being available was good for traveling family who maybe want to cook. Hot water was an issue on the first evening and took most of the next day to get warm. Freezing shower for the start of our stay. Instruction to turn on the hot water cylinder was explicit but there was no mention of needing to find and check the switch by the microwave which would have easily solved that issue. Shower itself doesn’t have great pressure and is in need of some real elbow grease in the runners of doors etc. When we did our clean to check out I found the shower drain was really thick with hair and gunk built up over a few guest stays by the look. (not ours). Great place to stay for us in general but an overall deep clean on a more regular basis would make a difference. Was awesome to be able to light the fire on the second night once we had a chance to gather pine cones. Wood we collected was too big for the kent and we don’t carry an axe so we ended up buying our own. I’d say the place is what is advertised but rural and batch don’t need to mean a lower standard of general cleanliness. These things could be overcome and we would still book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Roger H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good value everything we needed only let down by the showers performance. Washing machine was full of wet washing but not needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage in the woods with everything we needed. The dishwasher was a lovely surprise. Warm in winter due to heat pump and dehumidifier
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

jessi c.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Basic bach review

Quant bach, very simple. Good distance to wellington, dont arrive in peak hour and make sure you have any supplies. Bach was.not clean or well stocked, good communication from owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Chantel L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Easy stay

Quiet, easy and excellent communication.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Garth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great buget option close to city

We hardly spent any time in the bach, it was just a place to lay down our heads close to the city but a great budget option. It was great for what we needed but found the big bed a little too hard and struggled to get the water temp in the shower manageable. Overall a good option with everything you need, small windy road to the property but a good city location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

L G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sleepy rural Wellington

Great value for money and a welcome respite after a long day. For some, the drive up and down the hill might be an issue, although we found it exhilarating for the views. May be a problem for a van or large vehicle, you're sharing the narrow road with the occasional logging truck. Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salote K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BEST STAY EVER

We enjoyed our stay in this little homely bach, loved the oldschool look gave alot of nostalgic vibes which me and my family enjoyed, the bach was on its own and surrounded by beautiful nature where we got to explore and go for a little bush walk. Only thing that was a downfall was the WiFi stopped working after our first night but that's okay we got to have alot of time with our kids rather then being on our devices. I would book here again if we ever come down to Wellington again.. Thank you to the hosts for making the communication easy for us and giving us our privacy. We really appreciate it and hope to come down again. Love from the Kishore 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very friendly

Very quiet and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic bush bach

Basic and quirky with everything you need. Great host communication and explanation of property. Perfect place to unwind after exploring the city, kids loved playing in the bush and we loved the mod cons. The wind in the trees was magical. Will definitely stay again. 🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Short stay

I like the bach.Warm and cozy.My 5 yrs old wanted to stay back. We are not just prepared for the road as some of phobia for the curves and height.Apart from that,It was nice to be there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paigeey101xo

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay tucked away

Very beautiful scenery and accommodation had all we needed for our four nights 😍 very amazing experience!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karis F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it

We really enjoyed it. Was the kids first time in Wellington so was really nice to have a beautiful peaceful place to retreat to after a hectic day doing touristy things in the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorja F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

Was a lovely little property. Great house, was clean and tidy and exactly how it looked online. A highlight was the little chicken that would come to our door in the morning!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ursh L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Cottage

We wanted a place secluded and away from everyone and we had that plus more. Teens really enjoyed the bush area. Was a quiet beautiful hutt like spot. Perfect for us! Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

James H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Big out shelter

The listing is accurate. The location is secluded which is great for a quiet night. The weather at check in was cold and damp. No heat was left on, even at the lowest setting. Fridge was dirty and the place smelled damp. The price is right for what you get. The water for this unit is supplied by rain water and holding tank(s). Fine for showers and laundry but I wouldn't drink it. Not sure I would stay again but for the money, if you are in a budget, it is a good spot
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Peaceful excellent spot for children
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Ok, so navigating the freeway to get there was a bit of a challenge to begin with - but once we got the hang of it it was fine. This was a gem of place for our family, with a side array of kitchen utensils, a great oven, a nice warm fire and wood to forage - we were very happy and comfortable. It was a lovely base to explore Wellington from, what a lovely view coming down the hill! We'll be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Johanna V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Off the beaten track

We live staying in places off the beaten track, and this was excactly that. Nice and quiet. Wonderful and warm. Everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great rustic home away from home

A great rustic holiday home for a family of five, as described. The kids thoroughly enjoyed the chickens and their adventures in the gully, making it the perfect bush getaway. A short scenic drive to Wellington. Michal's assistance and excellent communication made our stay even more enjoyable. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and Affordable

I appreciate the owners prompt response. Instructions are provided. He’s a great host. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Carmen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little space

Was a great quiet rural place to stay. Good communication with the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wellington

Batch was lovely we really appreciated everything being organized so we could get in easier
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Michal

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What makes this property unique

Pick up/Drop at Ferry/Airport/WLG + car negotiable

Languages:

English, Czech
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