10/10 Excellent
Jean h.
5 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jean h.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Entire home
Sunny, private, and peaceful 2 bedroom abode with beautiful views over Karori.
Holiday home in Wellington
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Reviews
9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Wrights Hill Fortress
- Place, Zealandia
- Place, Botanic Gardens
- Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
About this property
Sunny, private, and peaceful 2 bedroom abode with beautiful views over Karori.
Enjoy all day sun with beautiful sunrises and sunsets at this peaceful and centrally located Karori home. Wake up to the sound of the kākā birds flying by and tūī singing in the trees. There are two bedrooms, one with a king size bed and the other with a king single and trundle. Stunning views over the bush clad hills with a short walk to an easy trek that takes you to the Wrights Hill Lookout. Positioned between Zealandia and Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park, and close to Wellington City Centre.
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Amenities
Washing machine
Dryer
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
National rating
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About the area
Wellington
Karori, a neighbourhood in Wellington, is home to this holiday home. Ascot Street and Turnbull House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Zealandia and Red Rocks Reserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Wellington Town Hall or TSB Bank Arena.
Wellington, Wellington Region
What's nearby
- Wrights Hill Fortress - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Zealandia - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
- Botanic Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
- Te Papa - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
- Interislander Ferry Terminal - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Shelly Bay Baker - 19 min walk
- Kelburn Village Pub - 6 min drive
- Arobake - 8 min drive
- Corfu Seafoods - 8 min walk
- Karori Park Cafe - 18 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.0/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
8/10 Good
Kathryn M.
8 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kathryn M.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
About the host
Your host
Kia ora, I first came to Aotearoa from the Hawaiian Islands as a student interested in the shared relationships between Māori and Kanaka Maoli and the natural environment. I love to travel and feel as though I am still getting to know this beautiful country. Two decades later after arriving as a university student, I am still here and now I work as a Lecturer in Pacific Studies at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington. I am an adventurer at heart so I enjoy being a host and sharing about this stunning place. I am also, first and foremost, a mother so our home is quiet and located in a peaceful, safe neighbourhood. We have a little dog who you might meet or see. Arohanui
Why they chose this property
We opted to buy a home in Karori because of its proximity to excellent schools, including the university where I work, and for the gorgeous natural environment surrounding our home. We have stunning views over the bush reserve and the home gets all day sun as well as captivating moonrises. The home is located near shops, a library, and public swimming pool, as well as Zealandia and a world class mountain biking park. It is approximately 10-15 minutes by car to the Wellington City Centre, so quite central while also being quiet, safe, and peaceful.
What makes this property unique
I call our home "The Kākā Nest" because we often have Kākā birds come to visit. They are very curious and intelligent. You can hear them flying by at dawn and dusk sounding quite pre-historic. It is wonderful to witness the population of native birds flourishing once again with the Zealandia Nature Sanctuary nearby. We also enjoy the song of Tūī and Rūrū. It is a beautiful spot.
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