Stunning location. 6 bedrooms. Ideal for groups - family, friends, work. Private - Wellington

6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 15192 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Explore the area

Wellington CBD, Wellington

Oriental Bay Beach4 min walk
Te Papa20 min walk
Cuba Street Mall3 min drive
Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)13 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bdrm2 either 2x singles or 1x Super King

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Dining Area

About this property

Stunning location. 6 bedrooms. Ideal for groups - family, friends, work. Private

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

Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Beach view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wellington

Located on the waterfront, this villa is in Oriental Bay, a neighbourhood in Wellington. Te Papa and Embassy Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Sisters of Compassion - Suzanne Aubert Compassion Centre and Museum of Wellington City and Sea. Travelling with kids? Consider Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre, or check out an event or a game at Wellington Town Hall. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Wellington CBD, Wellington

What's nearby

Oriental Bay Beach - 4 min walk
Wellington Central Business District - 14 min walk
Courtenay Place - 20 min walk
Te Papa - 20 min walk
Cuba Street Mall - 3 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Beach Babylon - 4 min walk
Harbourside Market - 17 min walk
Embassy Theatre - 17 min walk
Ortega - Fish Shack & Bar - 17 min walk
The Tasting Room - 17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning location. 6 bedrooms. Ideal for groups - family, friends, work. Private pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning location. 6 bedrooms. Ideal for groups - family, friends, work. Private?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning location. 6 bedrooms. Ideal for groups - family, friends, work. Private?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning location. 6 bedrooms. Ideal for groups - family, friends, work. Private located?

This family-friendly Wellington villa is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Oriental Parade and Te Papa. Oriental Bay Beach and Saint Gerard's Catholic Church and Monastery are also within 10 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lauren K.

12 December 2023

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

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.

30 November 2023

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

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.

1 October 2023

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

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.

24 September 2023

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

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

Helen M.

16 July 2023

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Carolyn Stephens

Paul and I are a professional couple with two adventurous adult daughters who have long left home. We love living in Wellington and really love everything that Oriental Bay location offers - especially being so close to the harbour and our vibrant city with all its great sites, restaurants and events. We look forward to hosting you!

Why they chose this property

Oriental Bay is the No. 1 exclusive location to stay in Wellington. Close to the city and all it offers while providing a unique harbour side retreat with Mt Victoria & Wellington city on your doorstep.

Come & stay in one of the top 10 suburbs in NZ!
"With Auckland suburbs accounting for the bulk of the top 10, the sole non-Auckland location stands out. Oriental Bay, Wellington is the fourth most expensive suburb in New Zealand.

Real estate agent Phil Mears, from Tommy’s Real Estate, says it has long been one of Wellington’s top-performing suburbs.

“But it’s a bit more exclusive than the others and it’s very tightly held. So there are not many Oriental Bay properties on the market. Values are high though: there are a lot of properties in the $8m to $10m bracket.”

Source: Stuff 7 Feb 2021

At OB Retreat your group can experience all that Oriental Bay offers without spending millions!

What makes this property unique

OB Retreat is set amongst some grand homes of Oriental Bay with beautiful bush, beach & city walks at your doorstep. OB Retreat is one street back from the harbour providing a quiet retreat. The balcony is a great place to relax & enjoy the view any time of day.

Guests say staying "home" at OB Retreat is a pleasure. You have all the amenities on your doorstep i.e., bush, beach & urban walks, harbour view plus easy access to essential services.

OB Retreat is your "home away from home".