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Retro retreat in style! Large home in Whitby, Wellington

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Property grounds
Exterior
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, video games, books, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10230 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Retro retreat in style! Large home in Whitby, Wellington

Retro styled home in Whitby, Wellington

Room for the extended family or a group trip with your friends, with 4 big bedrooms and multiple spaces for relaxing including a large outdoor entertaining area.

Heaps of entertainment to keep the kids occupied while Mum and Dad chill out. Seperate kids area with toys and books, Smart TVs with Disney+ and other movie apps preloaded, & the ability to log into your own streaming services. And a PS3!

Grass area for the kids to play and trees to climb

The space:
2 bedrooms with King size beds, and 2 that can be configured either as 2 King Singles or one California King. Please let us know your preference when booking.

The 4th bedroom downstairs can also be used as a seperate lounge, and contains a TV and the Playstation, perfect for the older kids to enjoy and have their own space. This space also contains the sofa bed which is the sleeping arrangement for guest numbers 9/10.

Heated by 2 big heatpumps upstairs, and a gas fire downstairs, the house is cosy warm on a cold day. Or run them on cooling if you need to escape the heat in summer!

A portacot with sheets is available on request

Note that the living space and most of the bedrooms are upstairs.

Guest access:
The whole house and backyard is yours to utilise and explore

Try out the reading nook with books to browse, or play boardgames or do a puzzle at the dining room table. Or light the outdoor fire and have a BBQ

Other things to note:
Continental breakfast and cooking basics are provided:
Breakfast cereals, fruit, milk, coffee (Nespresso Machine), tea, hot chocolate, and bread for toast with spreads

Neighbourhood description:
Great cafes and local eateries, a dairy just a stones throw away and an abundance of walking tracks, close to beaches and other local attractions.

Whitby has a great network of walkways through bush to playgrounds and local amenities.

Wellington City is only 25 mins away, including Sky Stadium and the Beehive.

Royal New Zealand Police college is only a 7 min drive, also close to Pauatahanui Lodge and Gear Homestead wedding venues

Property manager

Troy

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Video games
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

General

  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2475.7 sq ft (230 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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

About the neighborhood

Map
Porirua, Wellington

What's nearby

  • Plimmerton Beach - 7 min drive
  • Trentham Racecourse - 19 min drive
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 20 min drive
  • Wellington Central Business District - 21 min drive
  • Te Papa - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Porirua Station - 8 min drive
  • Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Whitby Co-op Kitchen & Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sushil’S Musclechef Kitchen & Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mana Cruising Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Franks Fresh Fish - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Retro retreat in style! Large home in Whitby, Wellington pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Retro retreat in style! Large home in Whitby, Wellington?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Retro retreat in style! Large home in Whitby, Wellington?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Retro retreat in style! Large home in Whitby, Wellington located?

This family-friendly Porirua vacation home is located in Whitby, within 3 mi (5 km) of Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area and Plimmerton Beach. The Cricket Museum and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Retro retreat in style! Large home in Whitby, Wellington Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
one of the best houses we have stayed at
The house was amazing it was fully equiped with everything you need. The beds were really comfortable too.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything we needed
The property had everything we needed for a big group. Such a nice and accomodating home, very spacious and the outside area was definitely a highlight. Hosts are very lovely and had great communication, would definitely recommend and come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023