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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, Netflix, books, streaming services
Exterior
Outdoor dining
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Wellington, Wellington Region
  • New Zealand Parliament Buildings
    8 min walk
  • Wellington Central Business District
    11 min walk
  • Beehive
    11 min walk
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    19 min drive

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About the area

Wellington

With a stay at this vacation home in Wellington (Thorndon), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Te Papa and Interislander Ferry Terminal. .This vacation home is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Cuba Street Mall and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Parliamentary Library.

What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 11 min walk
  • Te Papa - 4 min drive
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive
  • Cuba Street Mall - 4 min drive
  • Sky Stadium - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Wellington Station - 14 min walk
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thistle Inn Tavern - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Backbencher Pub & Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Old Bailey - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sprig & Fern Tinakori Rd - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Where's Charlie? Fine Vietnamese Cuisine - ‬12 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.

Peaceful, Spacious Urban Edge Villa

Our renovated villa is an urban edge piece of Wellington history in a quiet setting. Walk to downtown Wellington's fantastic shopping in Lambton Quay, CBD, Parliament Buildings (The Beehive), Railway station, bars and cafes. Take the many walking trails in the city's green belt - they start opposite the house.

Grant Road Villa is a lovely OLD (circa 1890's) urban home which was renovated several years ago, modernised where necessary but keeping the character and features that graced its period. Please note: the house is old. If this is not your jam, then please don't book and then complain later.

We believe it is suited to professionals, family groups, and those looking to relocate to Wellington needing a furnished home in the interim. We also offer a generous discount for longer term stays (some conditions apply).

There is space aplenty, as the bedrooms are large, light and airy, the lounge and dining areas are also a good size. We have two two seaters and a three seater couches in the lounge, and a smart TV with built in Chromecast, freeview and Netflix.

The beds in the twin room are both roomy King Singles, plenty big enough for adults; please note that the single beds in the larger queen rooms are standard singles intended for children. The house is well insulated and warm. There is on street parking, and one off street carpark, although larger cars such as utes or SUV's may not fit.

The house is in a quiet street on the edge of the city. Sky Stadium (affectionately known as the Cake Tin) is a 25 minute walk, the station is 15 minutes, and so is the House of Parliament (The Beehive). A large New World supermarket is 500m away, for all your food and beverage supplies. Five minutes away is Tinakori Village, a pretty little centre with many boutiques, antiques, bistros, cafes and the local pub. Another five minutes will take you to Wellington's lovely botanical gardens. There is so much within walking distance that it's better to use Google maps to check out the vicinity rather than list it all. The northern end of the city is only a short Uber or Ola ride away, and the city's buses can take you wherever you want to go. Or ride on Wellington's ubiquitous E-Scooters, just download the app for either Beam or Flamingo to locate one (or several), register, log in and off you go!

If walking bushy tracks is more your vibe, Wellington's green belt is over the road. Yes, literally. Tracks are marked, and one begins opposite the house.

Everything you need for a comfortable stay is provided - even basic kitchen supplies for cooking.

We are happy to have agreed pets to stay provided they are kept off beds and the couches. We will provide clean pet bedding if required. Pets stay free, but we may add a special cleaning fee. Please talk to us about your pet. The property is not fenced, so your dog will need to be secured on a leash when outside. The courtyard can be secured with a pet fence for small dogs that are not jumpers or escape artists! Also suitable for toddlers :-)

Should you have to cancel your reservation due to Covid19 travel restrictions or symptoms, we will refund in full. Of course, some proof will be required!

Of special note:
We are within walking distance of all NZ government agencies.

Ministry of Health, Police, ACC, Ministry of Environment, The Parliament, Ministry of Education, The Treasury are all between 500m and 1.5km away.

We are also very close to the British, Canadian and Australian High Commission as well as the US, People Republic of China and Germany embassies. Ask Uncle Google for the rest.

We look forward to hosting you!
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television with Netflix is provided, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle, and housekeeping is provided on request.
This vacation home offers books and designated smoking areas.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Amanda Collins

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Spices

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Soap

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking outside only.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets allowed inside, not on beds or couches.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Kids books and toys available.

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
Note from host: Only registered guests to be on site, thanks.
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Peaceful, Spacious Urban Edge
Peaceful, Spacious Urban Edge Villa Wellington
Peaceful, Spacious Urban Edge Villa Private vacation home

Peaceful, Spacious Urban Edge Villa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Lorraine M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Overpriced
Disappointing. Expensive...old...and cold
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wellington
Very nice house.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Macklemore trip
Awsome wee place close to the cbd and very cozy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trip from Australia
Excellent for what we needed. Beds were so comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicky R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fabulous option!
We had a lovely time at this property with our extended family from visiting from Australia. The house is not only in a lovely and convenient location it is well equipped with all the essentials in every room. The home itself is a beautiful spacious character villa that is cosy and inviting and suits a large group really well. We will definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennie F., Gisborne

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place and location
Fantastic stay with frends
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janette S., Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Super stay
8 of us (3 couples and 2 singles) had a terrific couple of days at this house. It was very convenient and worked really well as a Wellington base for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grand Old Villa on Grant Road
This property is beautiful. Full of charm and character. Loved our stay here. A peaceful haven so close to the city. Very comfortable. Loads of room. If you want 'sterile hotel' this is not the place. If you want a cosy and welcoming retreat, this is it. ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

rosie g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Breezy Peezy. Gourmet kitchen.
Nice kitchen. Both wash and dryer and a drying rack. Parking for one car only. Porch bathroom, 2 big bedrooms, one medium bedroom. Portable heaters can be moved around to heat rooms desired. Not super close to public transit, but 15” walk to town and bus to Wellington. Host responsive and has a nice orientation binder that gives lots of instructions. Nice to have an extra hand towel. Thanks.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful, Spacious Urban Edge Villa
Awesome, well equipped villa - a home away from home. Very cosy, warm with electric blankets and heaters in every room. The children enjoyed the games and Netflix. Very easy to walk to the Botan's, local pub for dinner - ubers just a call away. We will be back - thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

suzanne r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous holiday home for all weathers
The fact that it rained some of the time did not matter as there were plenty of board games for the children even fishing in colder weather was fun
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home
This was a lovely stay, I just wish we had more time there to explore the area. Great comfortable rooms and very sweet toys and kids books that kept the little ones amused and excited to be there.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angharad R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place for a quiet family retreat in Thornton
A good set up with all the amenities we needed, including a bassinet for our baby and bonus toys for the kids to play with. Everything in the house worked but you could see that it needed maintenance for some of the finer things like door handles ect. Also parking was a bit tight which made it a bit tricky for disabled people to get in and out of the vehicle, but this is a common issue for most houses around Wellington. All in all though it was a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candice O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
Nice villa with lots of room, the owner was really helpful by cutting back his tree a little so we could park our van as parking is a huge issue in Wellington and also mailed back a forgotten item. Thank you Amanda
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicky H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Stayed with a group of girls, loved the layout of the house and lots of beds to sleep in. Super easy to book and communication was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Anne O.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location and amenities but in need of an update and deep cleaning
Good location and amenities. The second bathroom is crude and needs an update. The entire home needs a deep cleaning as there were webs and insects in every room and dirt/rubbish in the corners and under furniture. The outside patio furniture is not useable due to filth. Washing machine smelled and required a second cleaning. Doorknob to back door falls off. Front door needs a dead bolt as front lock assembly can be accessed by any flat tool. No fans for cooling and is very warm on a hot day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Jenni G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location, large rooms with comfortable beds
Fantastic stay with friends and family prior to Christmas
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Place, Great Location
Quiet location, would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grant Road villa
A lovely warm property beautifully presented.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Friends and I stayed at Amanda's house over a long weekend. It was just what we needed, plenty of space to hang out in the living areas and also nice big rooms. A big bonus was that it was kitted out with everything you need to cook a proper meal.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Nicola D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location.
Nicely presented property. Toys for the children which was great. Quiet but close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great spot and it’s got enough room for all the family
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Well appointed spacious place with an off street car park. Great location for getting around Wellington. Felt very welcoming :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022