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

Holiday home with kitchen, near Te Papa

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Relax and enjoy the view from OB Retreat balcony.
Lounge with a view.
View of Wellington harbour from OB Retreat
Relax on the window seat while watching all the activities on the harbour.
Lounge - books & games to keep you entertained.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 15192 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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  • Place, Te Papa
  • Place, Cuba Street Mall
  • Place, Interislander Ferry Terminal
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

+5
2 Single Beds, 5 Queen Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate 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.

Cancellation Policy.
Please be aware that on top of the cancellation policy stated, the credit card cost is non-refundable. We are charged a credit card fee that isn't refunded to us if you cancel, so we will retain 5% to cover this.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Ocean view

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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 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 first aid kit

About the area

Wellington

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Oriental Bay, a neighbourhood in Wellington. BATS Theatre and Elliott House are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Oriental Parade and Cuba Street Mall. Sisters of Compassion - Suzanne Aubert Compassion Centre and Museum of Wellington City and Sea are also worth visiting.
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Wellington CBD, Wellington

What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Te Papa - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Courtenay Place - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cuba Street Mall - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Embassy Theatre - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Monkey - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Beach Babylon - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ohtel - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Aye! Empanadas - ‬3 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Stunning location. 6 bedrooms. Ideal for groups - family, friends, work. Private?

As of 7 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stunning location. 6 bedrooms. Ideal for groups - family, friends, work. Private on 9 November 2025 start from NZ$844.5, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Located in Oriental Bay, this holiday home is 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.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Neil R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot nice and clean, parking was available, nice welcoming host
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy D.

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

Fabulous Stay

Property was great. Lots of room, great view and close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carroll M.

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

Super comfort, space and location

Great place for our family group. Recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vinny M.

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

Oriental Bay

Location..location...location. Take a jog along the pathway and then a dip in the cool water.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

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

Room with a VIew

Our family group of nine had a wonderful six nights at OB Retreat in Oriental Bay. The house is in a great location with stunning views of the bay. The house is spacious, clean and confortable. Significantly, Carolyn is a wonderful host. She was attentive to our needs, thoughtful and helpful. She also provided lots of extra touches which make this house special: a choice of pillows, robes and slippers (very much enjoyed), and lots of kitchen and laundry provisions, far more than expected. We all loved our time here, and would highly recommend OB Retreat for any size group up to 12 people.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Leo C.

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

All good.

Packing platform is a bit tricky. Hard to locate the first time but all good after that. Huge place that is nicely looked after! Extra nice having 2 full bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous!!. the view, the cleanliness, the friendly custodian, everything we could possibly need available. Parking was well explained. Steps and entrance are steep and would be a problem for some. Great location, easy access to town. THANKS - wonderful memories made.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the second time we've stayed at this fantastic place and it was just as good as the first time (which was 7 years ago).The place is very warm and welcoming, super clean (really the cleanest place we've ever stayed at). The view is amazing and it only a short walk into the city. Perfect for a group get away.We also liked the added touch of a pillow menu, so you get the best nights sleep.Thanks again for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Secretary K.

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

Fantastic spot

We really enjoyed staying at this property. Amazing views, and a great spaces to sit around and chat or eat.We would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wellington stay

Our family enjoyed staying at this property. It had plenty of room and the location was close to downtown and easily walkable. We had great communication with the property manager. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

maria G.

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

Family reunion at obretreat

What can i say .....it surpassed all expectations.....the location was just perfect .....close to the city .....the beach and the esplanade.the huge picture window looking over the bay was just stunning. Plenty of room for all our family staying and the coming and goings of . Carolyn was amazing to deal with from start to finish ....we had a fantastic time in a fantastic home ....
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, 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.

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.

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.

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

Kathryn B.

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

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, 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

10/10 Excellent

Rose M.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by Carolyn Stephens

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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".

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