An idyllic hideaway set amongst native bush.

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

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Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Outdoor space
Free WiFi

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Eastbourne Beach, Lower Hutt

Petone Foreshore
‪6 min drive‬
Interislander Ferry Terminal
‪16 min drive‬
Te Papa
‪18 min drive‬
Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

Sorrento Bay is situated 30 minutes (depending on traffic) from the Wellington Airport and 20 minutes from the city centre. In close proximity are the seaside villages of Petone and Eastbourne, both boasting great cafes, restaurants, boutique shopping and galleries. You will also find all other essential amenities here.

There are a number of walking tracks in the surrounding hills or you could stroll around the waterfront to the neighbouring bays. Enjoy the local beach or take a short drive to the popular Days Bay beach or any of the other beaches lining the coastal drive to the village of Eastbourne. You're spoilt for choice.

You couldn't get a better location. Spend the day exploring the city then escape the hustle and bustle back to tranquillity...or never leave!
Fully equipped kitchen
Washing machine and Dryer
Electric underfloor heating
Electric blankets on beds
Special conditions:
Note....Bedroom 2 accessed up steep narrow stair which may not be suitable for young children or those with mobility issues
Minimum of 2 nights stay

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

Property manager

gillianwa6

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Please let me know if you have a children

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Minimum stay 2 nights

Please note access to second bedroom via a very narrow stair which is unsuitable for some

Important information

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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

About the area

Lower Hutt

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Sorrento Bay, a neighbourhood in Lower Hutt. East Harbour Regional Park and Zealandia reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Wellington Cenotaph and Museum of Wellington City and Sea. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Sky Stadium, or consider a night out at The Opera House. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.

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Eastbourne Beach, Lower Hutt

What's nearby

Petone Foreshore - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
Interislander Ferry Terminal - 16 min drive - 16.4 km
Sky Stadium - 16 min drive - 16.7 km
TSB Bank Arena - 17 min drive - 17.4 km
Te Papa - 18 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

Lower Hutt Woburn Station - 7 min drive
Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

‪Daily Bread Bakery - ‬6 min drive
‪Soprano Italian Caffe - ‬7 min drive
‪Golden Horse Takeaway - ‬7 min drive
‪Lone Star Cafe & Bar - ‬7 min drive
‪Tulsi Contemporary Indian Cuisine - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is An idyllic hideaway set amongst native bush. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at An idyllic hideaway set amongst native bush.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at An idyllic hideaway set amongst native bush.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is An idyllic hideaway set amongst native bush. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sorrento Bay holiday home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from East Harbour Regional Park and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Petone Foreshore. Eastbourne Beach and Wellington City Walkways are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

2 March 2025

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

Can’t rate this one highly enough

Beautiful tranquil home, we loved every minute here. The owners were next door, and made us welcome - great hosts leaving us home baking and breakfast. We’ll be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

20 December 2023

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

Great spot to explore the Bays

Quirky, funky little place with great views. Easy drive around the bays & access to Wellington via the ferry. Tricky driveway with a large vehicle, but otherwise great little pad.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zelia B.

28 October 2023

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

Relaxing Hen’s Weekend

Beautiful spot with a beautiful view. Appreciated the little touches with milk, butter etc. It saved us having to find a supermarket for a cuppa when we arrived. Gill and her husband live next door so handy if we needed anything. The stairs to the upstairs bedroom are tricky, and despite Gill communicating that they were tricky to navigate, maybe letting people know that the width to get up them was about 30-40cm maybe? Child bearing hips made it a little tight for us mums to get up there! Overall was a lovely place to stay and I would love to come back with Hubby in the near future

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah P.

1 October 2023

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

Sweet Sorrento

It's love at first sight with this quirky property! Views for days and sun streams in which makes this the ideal getaway. Hosts very welcoming and breakfast supplies hit the spot. Only thing to note other than the steep drive (low gear a must!) is the narrow staircase to the upstairs bedroom - if you're blessed with being bodacious then getting up to the room will induce much laughter as contortion is required, the bedroom on the level below is more suitable in this case 😊 Overall, top notch stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

8 April 2023

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

Wonderful Wellington weekend.

Very pleasant and comfortable stay. Great location and views. Tricky access but worth it for the seclusion and outlook. Would definitely love to stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonia W.

26 March 2023

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

Interesting property with an amazing outlook

The hosts were very friendly and helpful . The property was definitely a lovely retreat! It was well stocked with everything you would need with some personal touches . It felt like we were holidaying on a Greek Island.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis A., Amberley

8 March 2023

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

Wonderful

A perfect place to relax and reset

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

10 February 2023

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

Ed Sheeran

Great stay with lovely views! Would stay again

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

29 January 2023

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

Fabulous Weekend in Wellington

An amazingly unique property. Friendly hosts with great communication. We had a fabulous weekend playing golf and took the time to relax in the property afterwards whilst soaking up the amazing views on offer.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard N.

17 November 2022

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

Great spot.

Great spot looking out over a greath swath of Wellington Harbour - from Pt Howard to the heads.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

28 October 2022

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

Beautiful views, awesome breakfast basket.

Wonderful place, a car is ideal but working with the bus and ferry system worked for us.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne P.

13 October 2022

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

Stunning views

Lovely, warm cozy house with the most amazing view. Well equipped with welcoming thoughtful hosts. If you've a big vehicle the parking space could be a little tricky for manoeuvering.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise L.

20 September 2022

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

Unique place with stunning views

The house (its design a fun blend of Hundervasser and Gaudi) was very comfortable, warm and well equipped. We really loved our stay and the hosts kindly provided some very delectable home made goodies on our arrival.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette F.

17 July 2022

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

Weekend in Wellington

Very positive- lovely touches like home made shortbread & muesli, fruit.. fantastic views, everything we needed and more. Good distance from CBD, but also great destinations around the Bays and in Petone. Fabulous

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D., New Zealand

10 July 2022

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

Exceeded our expectations

Wow! We felt at home here with very friendly & thoughtful hosts. The views were amazing, we loved the under floor heating it was so warm & cosy. The attention to detail & tasty food supplied, everything was good quality. We loved our stay & will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sybil and Jim G.

8 June 2022

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

Beautiful retreat

Friendly helpful hosts, lovely house and views, peaceful place.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn W.

7 May 2022

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

Can’t beat Wellington on a good day

Great all round Will stay again

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

27 March 2022

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

Beautiful

Wonderful views, beautiful house, and friendly owners. Bathroom is good, kitchen as well - downstairs bedroom is perfect - upper bedroom access requires good strength in the legs and a slim waistline! Totally recommended and would go again

Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renae M.

11 October 2021

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

Lovely property

Wonderful hosts and beautiful property. Blown away by the stunning views

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn P.

29 April 2021

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

Wonderful views and a restful stay

The property was a wonderful place for a restorative break away. It was quiet, well-stocked and the views were incredible. The bed was very comfortable and the underfloor heating kept it cosy. I really enjoyed my restful break. Thanks Gillian

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Mikaela E.

29 March 2021

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

Beautiful views

Beautiful views out windows, awesome house. Thanks for having us.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

26 February 2021

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

Sorrento Retreat

Stunning peaceful location, beautiful apartment with views of the sea, Matiu Island the city. Beach across the road. Owners home adjacent to the apartment and Gill and Gus were very welcoming and helpful . We had a wonderful time in Sorrento Retreat and will definitely go back

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Liam J.

5 January 2021

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

Sorrento retreat

Fantastic week away . Beautiful property set in a quiet and peaceful location with stunning views across the bay to Wellington . Highly recommmend

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nigel M.

9 March 2020

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

A staggering wonderful spot

Staying at Gill and Gus’s place was a dream! Great communication, charming hospitality and extra touches, a stunningly interesting space and views that no photos could do justice to. We didn’t want to leave!

10/10 Excellent

Peter C., Mt Roskill,Auckland,New Zealand

29 January 2020

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

Amazing place with stunning views

Idyllic hideaway in tranquil bush setting. Very comfortable

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

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Hosted by gillianwa6

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property