10/10 Excellent
Alison J.
9 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic heritage home from home stay
Alison J.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
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The Orange Lodge - Petone - Wellington - Broadband
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Petone, Lower Hutt
- Petone Foreshore7 min walk
- Interislander Ferry Terminal10 min drive
- Te Papa12 min drive
- Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)27 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
The Orange Lodge - Petone - Wellington - Broadband
Come and enjoy the peace and privacy of this comfortable holiday home. With heritage status and history as a former Forester's meeting place, 'The Orange Lodge' offers a unique experience. Thick walls and high windows provide a tranquil atmosphere and truly a place to relax and unwind. The hall, with original rimu flooring and timber panelling, now forms a grand open plan living space. A well-equipped kitchen (6 burner Smeg oven and hob), sumptuous bathroom, 2 separate double bedrooms upstairs and 1 double downstairs will make yours a stay to relish.
Single park in the courtyard or ample free street parking
As for location, it doesn't get much handier than this. The Lodge sits round the corner from Petone's vibrant Jackson street. Highlights include colourful shops, cafes, bars, restaurants, galleries and boutique lighthouse cinema. Two large supermarkets, Shandon golf course and Wel Tec are also within walking distance.
The beach with safe swimming or for evening sunset views across the Harbour is a 5 minute walk away. The Hutt river trail is just down the road. 15 minutes by bus, train or car will take you to Wellington city, ferries, museums, botanic garden, shops and Westpac stadium. Alternatively 10 minutes by bus or car to Lower Hutt city and Queensgate Mall. Seaview marina provides local boat storage and launching.
Following bus routes are available on Jackson St, 3 minute walk:
- To Wellington City - Nos 81, 83, 84, 85X (all these buses connect at Wellington Railway Station for Airport Flyer (surcharge applies)
- To Petone Railway Station - Nos 81, 83, 84, 85X, 110
- To Queensgate (Lower Hutt CBD) - Nos 83, 110, 154
- To Eastbourne - 81, 83, 85X
Petone Railway Station is 1.3 kms walk with direct trains to Wellington CBD, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt and the Wairarapa.
Ava Railway Station is 1.5 kms walk with direct trains to Wellington CBD, Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt .
Bus and Train timetables available at: https://www.metlink.org.nz/
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only. Parents with small children should be aware of wooden stairs to access upstairs bedrooms.
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$40.00 per stay); Linen (included);
Single park in the courtyard or ample free street parking
As for location, it doesn't get much handier than this. The Lodge sits round the corner from Petone's vibrant Jackson street. Highlights include colourful shops, cafes, bars, restaurants, galleries and boutique lighthouse cinema. Two large supermarkets, Shandon golf course and Wel Tec are also within walking distance.
The beach with safe swimming or for evening sunset views across the Harbour is a 5 minute walk away. The Hutt river trail is just down the road. 15 minutes by bus, train or car will take you to Wellington city, ferries, museums, botanic garden, shops and Westpac stadium. Alternatively 10 minutes by bus or car to Lower Hutt city and Queensgate Mall. Seaview marina provides local boat storage and launching.
Following bus routes are available on Jackson St, 3 minute walk:
- To Wellington City - Nos 81, 83, 84, 85X (all these buses connect at Wellington Railway Station for Airport Flyer (surcharge applies)
- To Petone Railway Station - Nos 81, 83, 84, 85X, 110
- To Queensgate (Lower Hutt CBD) - Nos 83, 110, 154
- To Eastbourne - 81, 83, 85X
Petone Railway Station is 1.3 kms walk with direct trains to Wellington CBD, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt and the Wairarapa.
Ava Railway Station is 1.5 kms walk with direct trains to Wellington CBD, Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt .
Bus and Train timetables available at: https://www.metlink.org.nz/
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only. Parents with small children should be aware of wooden stairs to access upstairs bedrooms.
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$40.00 per stay); Linen (included);
Property manager
Vickie and Daran
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Has two flights of wooden stairs
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Lower Hutt
Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Petone, a neighbourhood in Lower Hutt. Te Papa and Dowse Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Interislander Ferry Terminal and Wellington Cable Car. Consider The Opera House for a night out or Wellington Cenotaph if you're travelling with kids. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
Petone, Lower Hutt
What's nearby
- Petone Foreshore - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Interislander Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive - 11.6 km
- Sky Stadium - 10 min drive - 11.9 km
- TSB Bank Arena - 11 min drive - 12.7 km
- Te Papa - 12 min drive - 13.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- House of Good Fortune - 10 min walk
- Soprano Italian Caffe - 4 min walk
- Golden Horse Takeaway - 7 min walk
- Lone Star Cafe & Bar - 1 min walk
- Light House Cinema - 4 min walk
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10
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Location
10/10
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Madeleine Velika L.
26 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and convenient
Madeleine Velika L.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Michael
10 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Michael
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nik G.
9 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A unique stay in a great location
Nik G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
30 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you need
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Barbara N.
10 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
ABSOLUTELY SENSATIONAL
Barbara N.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Lorraine
5 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lorraine
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
KERRY D.
5 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WONDERFUL
KERRY D.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Linda
22 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Linda
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Steve
30 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Steve
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Farina M., Cronulla, Sydney Australia
7 Apr 2023
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Petone
Farina M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Heather D.
11 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable accommodation in a unique building
Heather D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sharon
12 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Sharon
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jocelyn
12 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Jocelyn
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Julian F.
17 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A delight
Julian F.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
8 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
8 Feb 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
10/10 Excellent
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21 Dec 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
10/10 Excellent
Ricky, Rotorua
30 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ricky
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
6/10 Okay
Jacquie B., Tenambit NSW
18 Apr 2020
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location location, everything was in walking distance
Jacquie B.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
10/10 Excellent
Murray H.
3 Mar 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second Time..Still Great
Murray H.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
Robert M.
29 Dec 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas in Petone
Robert M.
10/10 Excellent
Murray H.
8 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Great Great
Murray H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Mikaela G.
6 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay
Mikaela G.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Garry B.
27 Mar 2025
Little Gem
Garry B.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
About the host
Hosted by Vickie and Daran
We live in Wellington with our two teenage/adult children and samoyed dog. Work in Wellington City.
Why they chose this property
We were attracted by the properties' history - constructed for the Ancient Order of Foresters - The Ancient Order of Foresters is one of the oldest friendly societies, with its origins in Yorkshire in the 1790s. Philanthropy and virtue featured prominently in the principles and ritual of the Society. ‘The object of Forestry is to unite the virtuous and good in all sects and denominations of man in the sacred bonds of brotherhood so that while wandering through the Forest of this World they may render mutual aid and assistance to each other’. Like Freemasonry it was open to anyone believing in a Creator. Just as its lodges were called Courts, the officers of the society used the titles of officials of the medieval forest courts, such as Ranger and Woodward. However, the order blended this mediaeval idea with the notion of Adam as the first Forester. In the late 19th Century Forestry spread over the world, particularly to the British colonies but also to the USA. In 1892 a proposal was put forward to open the Foresters to women by allowing the formation of female Courts. This resulted in an alteration to the emblem of the order to include the figure of a female forester.
The Lodge was used for many years as the local community hall - meetings, ballet lessons, parties, before being lovingly renovated into a home.
The Lodge was used for many years as the local community hall - meetings, ballet lessons, parties, before being lovingly renovated into a home.
What makes this property unique
Warm
Unlimited Wi-fi (ultra fast broadband).
Close to Jackson St shops and cafes
Playground around the corner
A short walk to beach, museum and McKenzie Pool.
Good public transport access
Plenty of on-street parking.
All amenities on ground floor.
Unlimited Wi-fi (ultra fast broadband).
Close to Jackson St shops and cafes
Playground around the corner
A short walk to beach, museum and McKenzie Pool.
Good public transport access
Plenty of on-street parking.
All amenities on ground floor.
Languages:
English
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