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Ideal location for groups, family, friends or work colleagues.

Vacation home with kitchen, near Te Papa

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Close to Te Papa, Ideal location for groups, family, friends or work colleagues. provides amenities like laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15192 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is ￥61,450
￥81,828 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ideal location for groups, family, friends or work colleagues.

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 12 people.

The ground floor of 100 year old Villa has 2 bathrooms, well appointed kitchen, lounge & dining area. 2 car parks. Can sleep 12. 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 is a couch with a pullout bed! Please note, there is an extra one off cost of $25 per stay for setting up the foldout beds. Refer to Linen cost under additional fees. We also have 1 PortaCot, we just ask that you bring the linen for the babe.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Unit size: 2,067 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Oriental Bay Stunning Accomm for up to 15 Guests
Oriental Bay Stunning Location for your NZ StayCation!
Oriental Bay Stunning Location for your Groups GetAway!
Oriental Bay Stunning Location for your Level 2 GetAway!
Oriental Bay Stunning Location for your Level 1 GetAway!
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About the neighborhood

Map
Wellington, Wellington CBD

What's nearby

  • Oriental Parade - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Oriental Bay Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mount Victoria Lookout - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wellington Central Business District - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Te Papa - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Monkey - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Beach Babylon - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Embassy Theatre - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Aye! Empanadas - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Boat Cafe - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ideal location for groups, family, friends or work colleagues. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ideal location for groups, family, friends or work colleagues.?

As of Jan 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ideal location for groups, family, friends or work colleagues. on Jan 23, 2026 start from ￥61,450, excluding 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ideal location for groups, family, friends or work colleagues.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ideal location for groups, family, friends or work colleagues.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ideal location for groups, family, friends or work colleagues. located?

Located in Oriental Bay, this vacation 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.

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Reviews

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Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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 traveler

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

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

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

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

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

Joseph C.

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

Awesome Place

Had plenty of room for me and friends, checking in was nice and easy. The place was clean. Overall enjoyable stay 😃.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

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

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

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

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

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

Brad L.

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

First class accomodation

A great property and location, immaculately presented and Carolyn was a great host thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

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

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

H C L.

Beautiful house

Loved our stay at Carolyn’s beautiful Oriental Bay house. The perfect base for going to a wedding on the waterfront. It had everything we needed and Carolyn was welcoming and on hand with any questions we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

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

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

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

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

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

Michael C.

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

!

Great but difficult for parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

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

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

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