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

Vacation home near Interislander Ferry Terminal in Wellington

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Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Interior
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, 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

Explore the area

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Wellington CBD, Wellington
  • Place, Oriental Parade
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Oriental Bay Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Victoria Lookout
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the area

Wellington

Seaside stay .A stay at this Oriental Bay vacation home places you steps from Oriental Parade and within a 5-minute walk of Oriental Bay Beach. Saint Gerard's Catholic Church and Monastery and St Barnabas' Church are also within half a mile (1 km).
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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

  • ‪Beach Babylon - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Embassy Theatre - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Monkey - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Coene's Bar & Eatery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Boat Cafe - ‬9 min walk

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.

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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

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

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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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Frequently asked questions

How close is Ideal location for groups, family, friends or work colleagues. to the airport?

This vacation home is 5.7 mi (13-min drive) away from the Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Ideal location for groups, family, friends or work colleagues. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Ideal location for groups, family, friends or work colleagues. to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 4-minute walk from Oriental Bay Beach and 4.6 mi (19-min drive) from Island Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ideal location for groups, family, friends or work colleagues. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ideal location for groups, family, friends or work colleagues.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Ideal location for groups, family, friends or work colleagues.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Ideal location for groups, family, friends or work colleagues. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Ideal location for groups, family, friends or work colleagues. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Ideal location for groups, family, friends or work colleagues. to downtown Wellington?

This vacation home is 1.1 mi away from Wellington.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leanne D.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pip H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, clean and great spot for our family catch up, and a friendly host.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes. The host was very welcoming and the amenities were excellent. We all enjoyed the amazing views and very convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Belinda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fully equiped kitchen and great laundry. Very receptive host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

SolandMona V.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location is perfect for the best beaches, and te papa museum, Weta workshop and shopping and paua diving! The host was wonderful and made sure there was a bed made up for each of our 14 people.It was a wonderful stay, a place we could make a big pot of soup on a could night and not have to go to a restaurant. Only slight downside ‘a lot of stairs’ due to being on the hill, but the view is worth it!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot nice and clean, parking was available, nice welcoming host
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent for a large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Secretary K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Vinny M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

maria G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Mandy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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