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Karaka Bay Cottage – Waterfront 3 Bedroom Bach or Holiday Home

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Interior
Interior
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Karaka Bays, Wellington
  • Place, The Weta Cave
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Papa
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Interislander Ferry Terminal
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Blue Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Main Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Yellow Bedroom

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Karaka Bay Cottage – Waterfront 3 Bedroom Bach or Holiday Home

Welcome to our cottage by the sea – cherished by four generations of our family.
Originally built in the 1870s, extended in the 1890s and updated with a California Bungalow restyle in the 1920s, the house has been recently redecorated and now has modern amenities including heatpump ducted central heating.

Relax on the porch and enjoy the harbour views through the pohutakawa trees, or in the privacy of the garden terrace. Walk over the road to the beach and rockpools.
Wellington Airport is 5 minutes drive away as are a supermarket as well as cafes and restaurants.

Fully equipped bach style kitchen. Broadband WiFi and internet/Freeview television.
Bathroom with cast iron bathtub for relaxing in and separate shower.

A 3 night minimum stay applies.

No smoking allowed in the house or on the property. No pets allowed (sorry!)

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

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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 3–17
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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
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wellington

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Karaka Bays, a neighbourhood in Wellington. Greek-New Zealand Memorial and National War Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Wellington Zoo and Sisters of Compassion - Suzanne Aubert Compassion Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at ASB Sports Centre or Newtown Park.
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Karaka Bays, Wellington

What's nearby

  • The Weta Cave - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Wellington Central Business District - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Te Papa - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Cuba Street Mall - 10 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 12 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Wellington Kaiwharawhara Station - 15 min drive
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oat Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Frolla - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Swimsuit - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Park Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Strathmore Local Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Karaka Bay Cottage – Waterfront 3 Bedroom Bach or Holiday Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Karaka Bay Cottage – Waterfront 3 Bedroom Bach or Holiday Home ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Karaka Bay Cottage – Waterfront 3 Bedroom Bach or Holiday Home ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Karaka Bay Cottage – Waterfront 3 Bedroom Bach or Holiday Home located?

Located in Karaka Bays, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of The Weta Cave and Scorching Bay Beach. ASB Sports Centre and Miramar Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 70 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Johanna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous place to stay. 4 nights were not enough. A quiet street with great water views.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

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

City and Beach

Exactly what we wanted. Great location, great house, great history, great furniture. Really appreciated milk in fridge and full fruit bowl. We enjoyed the city, but loved being at the beach. Would definately recommend. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Even better than I'd hoped

I felt privileged to be staying in such an historic and characterful house full of art. When I got there I said to my husband, "I feel like I'm in a Katherine Mansfield story" and then later I found a book of her short stories in our bedroom. While I enjoyed being inside, equally if not better was the heavenly garden and the front porch where I could watch the interislander ferries gliding past.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous location, beautiful older home with original art work throughout, lovely gardens, parking for one small vehicle on property and other parking just down the road. The window behind the kitchen sink looks out onto vibrant fuscia flowers - I just loved it. We had everything we needed and the host left us a bowl of fresh fruit.
Entry way to cottage, lovely sitting spot
Across the street
Weta cave, we walked the pedestrian path just down the street from the cottage (up, over and down). This was a cool experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David h.

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

Fantastic hosts, very nice location

Brilliant property, easy to talk to hosts, highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maileen A.

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

Beautiful location

Loved staying here. Very comfortable home .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie K.

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

Lovely Bay View

Loved the location of this cottage. Was like walking into a museum of sorts as the interior was quite unique. Loved the artwork and history of the place. Double bed was comfortable and the porch was the Star. Old house and old smells. We liked it very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn N.

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

Amazing stay

Such a beautiful place to stay and the view is amazing. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginger E.

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

Delightful!

Quiet and peaceful, this home had all the space and amenities we needed. Easy location, too. Would recommend to anyone who enjoys quirky and cozy older homes!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie D.

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

Wellington gem

This property was a lovely historical home with definite period flavour, that was in the perfect location. I spent several mornings sitting on the porch watching the ships go by. So peaceful and yet so close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cushla a.

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

Wellington weekend

Everything for a comfortable stay great location, house with history .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Ridgefield, WA

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

Perfect location with Amazing view

Loved our stay ay Karaka Bay Cottage. Plenty of room, felt like home, great amenities. Timely and thorough communication. Had a wonderful time on the sand, in the water and on the porch:)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delysia M., San Marcos, Tx USA

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

Charming cottage in gorgeous location

The cottage couldn’t be cuter and the garden had beautiful flowers. The accommodations were very comfortable and well-supplied with everything we needed. Our host thoughtfully left us a large bowl of lovely fresh fruit. The location, across the street from the water, was outstanding. We could cross the street to get into the water. We could sit on the front veranda and watch the ships sail in and out. We could not have chosen a better place to spend our time in Wellington.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

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

Gem of a house

Very sweet house. Lots of history and original art. Can’t beat the location as the beach is right across the street. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle & Lacey B., Dacono, CO

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

Beautiful location

Wow what a spot! The location was gorgeous and the history of the house was so special. We truly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth A.

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

Karaka Bay Bach

Peaceful, joyous, scenic, lovely, homely, full of character, perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina F., Annapolis

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

Beautiful water view in a lovely neighborhood

We very much enjoyed our stay on the water in Karaka Bay. The house is just charming. The kitchen was well appointed with everything we needed for tea and coffee etc. The furniture was comfortable and there is plenty of room with two sitting areas. We loved the views of Karaka Bay. We were very appreciative of all the tips provided by the owners as to good eating spots etc. We enjoyed walking along the water as well. The art work and the history in the house is just so neat. This is a hidden gem well located to get into Wellington, to the Weta Workshop etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keri H.

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

Stunning little gem

Even in a howling gail we were warm, comfortable and relaxed. Easy to all the places we 'tourist'ed. Beds are great quality. All the kitchen appliances and almost unlimited hot water your family would need.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

gabrielle b.

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

5Stars all ‘round.

A cosy cottage with beautiful bay outlook. Close to all we needed. Pizza delivery, taxi pickup and drop off, bus stop outside. Couldn’t get any better.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

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

Great shoreline location

Loved this house. Very historic (and a great history provided in the check-in). Loves morning walks/runs along the waterfront (both ways). And coffee at scotch o’Rama. Would love to come back when it was summer! All in all - loved Wellington (about 10 min by car), the house, and the Women’s World Cup.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

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

Beautiful old home in gorgeous location

We loved staying here - the pictures didn't do it justice. It's a beautiful home with a fascinating history - thank you to the owners for leaving the information. The location is a dream, we spent a whole day just sitting on the front porch watching the sailboats.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wellington beachside

An extremely well presented unique property in a spectacular location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Bronwyn H.

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

A piece of history

We had a comfortable and peaceful stay in this charming bach. It is filled with art by the Higgs family and you can read more about its history in a book titled Bungalow. It's in a great location and you can watch the ferries come and go from the patio.There were only minor drawbacks. The parking space was fairly small. If you drive a larger vehicle, you will not be able to close the property gates. An outdoor BBQ would also have been a welcome addition.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

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

What a beautiful spot

We had a stressful time previous to arriving. When got to the property, which was early, which peter was fantastic about. The stress melted away. A beautiful little spot. We had lots of friends and family who live in Wellington visit over our few days for breakfasts lunches and dinners. A lot of time spent sitting on the front porch taking in the views. We had a lovely time
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward A.

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

Very restful

Beautiful location and very characterful cottage. We appreciated all the little touches like coffee and eco store products provided. Am hoping to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

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