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Karaka Bay Cottage – Waterfront 3 Bedroom Bach or Holiday Home

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Interior
Interior
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Karaka Bays, Wellington
  • The Weta Cave
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Te Papa
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Blue Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Main Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Yellow Bedroom

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Karaka Bay Cottage – Waterfront 3 Bedroom Bach or Holiday Home

Welcome to our cottage by the sea – cherished by four generations of our family.
Originally built in the 1870s, extended in the 1890s and updated with a California Bungalow restyle in the 1920s, the house has been recently redecorated and now has modern amenities including heatpump ducted central heating.

Relax on the porch and enjoy the harbour views through the pohutakawa trees, or in the privacy of the garden terrace. Walk over the road to the beach and rockpools.
Wellington Airport is 5 minutes drive away as are a supermarket as well as cafes and restaurants.

Fully equipped bach style kitchen. Broadband WiFi and internet/Freeview television.
Bathroom with cast iron bathtub for relaxing in and separate shower.

A 3 night minimum stay applies.

No smoking allowed in the house or on the property. No pets allowed (sorry!)

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

Property manager

Peter

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wellington

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Karaka Bays, a neighbourhood in Wellington. Interislander Ferry Terminal and Miramar Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Cuba Street Mall and Oriental Parade. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at ASB Sports Centre, or consider a night out at The Opera House.
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Karaka Bays, Wellington

What's nearby

  • The Weta Cave - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Courtenay Place - 11 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Te Papa - 12 min drive - 8.8 km
  • TSB Bank Arena - 12 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 16 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Wellington Kaiwharawhara Station - 15 min drive
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chocolate Fish Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Roxy Cinema - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Swimsuit - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pestle & Mortar Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Chocolate Frog Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Karaka Bay Cottage – Waterfront 3 Bedroom Bach or Holiday Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Karaka Bay Cottage – Waterfront 3 Bedroom Bach or Holiday Home ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Karaka Bay Cottage – Waterfront 3 Bedroom Bach or Holiday Home ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Karaka Bay Cottage – Waterfront 3 Bedroom Bach or Holiday Home located?

Located in Karaka Bays, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of The Weta Cave and Scorching Bay Beach. ASB Sports Centre and Miramar Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 66 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wellington gem
This property was a lovely historical home with definite period flavour, that was in the perfect location. I spent several mornings sitting on the porch watching the ships go by. So peaceful and yet so close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Karaka Bay Bach
Peaceful, joyous, scenic, lovely, homely, full of character, perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

gabrielle b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5Stars all ‘round.
A cosy cottage with beautiful bay outlook. Close to all we needed. Pizza delivery, taxi pickup and drop off, bus stop outside. Couldn’t get any better.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful old home in gorgeous location
We loved staying here - the pictures didn't do it justice. It's a beautiful home with a fascinating history - thank you to the owners for leaving the information. The location is a dream, we spent a whole day just sitting on the front porch watching the sailboats.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wellington beachside
An extremely well presented unique property in a spectacular location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful seaside cottage. Only issue was the shower was very small. Everything else was amazing.
Lovely way to start our holiday
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caryn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pretty amazing views
It was perfect for our stay and lovely scenery The hosts were great and the house had everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Debbie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Bay View
Loved the location of this cottage. Was like walking into a museum of sorts as the interior was quite unique. Loved the artwork and history of the place. Double bed was comfortable and the porch was the Star. Old house and old smells. We liked it very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay
Such a beautiful place to stay and the view is amazing. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginger E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful!
Quiet and peaceful, this home had all the space and amenities we needed. Easy location, too. Would recommend to anyone who enjoys quirky and cozy older homes!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cushla a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wellington weekend
Everything for a comfortable stay great location, house with history .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Ridgefield, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location with Amazing view
Loved our stay ay Karaka Bay Cottage. Plenty of room, felt like home, great amenities. Timely and thorough communication. Had a wonderful time on the sand, in the water and on the porch:)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delysia M., San Marcos, Tx USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming cottage in gorgeous location
The cottage couldn’t be cuter and the garden had beautiful flowers. The accommodations were very comfortable and well-supplied with everything we needed. Our host thoughtfully left us a large bowl of lovely fresh fruit. The location, across the street from the water, was outstanding. We could cross the street to get into the water. We could sit on the front veranda and watch the ships sail in and out. We could not have chosen a better place to spend our time in Wellington.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gem of a house
Very sweet house. Lots of history and original art. Can’t beat the location as the beach is right across the street. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle & Lacey B., Dacono, CO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
Wow what a spot! The location was gorgeous and the history of the house was so special. We truly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
City and Beach
Exactly what we wanted. Great location, great house, great history, great furniture. Really appreciated milk in fridge and full fruit bowl. We enjoyed the city, but loved being at the beach. Would definately recommend. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina F., Annapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful water view in a lovely neighborhood
We very much enjoyed our stay on the water in Karaka Bay. The house is just charming. The kitchen was well appointed with everything we needed for tea and coffee etc. The furniture was comfortable and there is plenty of room with two sitting areas. We loved the views of Karaka Bay. We were very appreciative of all the tips provided by the owners as to good eating spots etc. We enjoyed walking along the water as well. The art work and the history in the house is just so neat. This is a hidden gem well located to get into Wellington, to the Weta Workshop etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keri H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning little gem
Even in a howling gail we were warm, comfortable and relaxed. Easy to all the places we 'tourist'ed. Beds are great quality. All the kitchen appliances and almost unlimited hot water your family would need.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great shoreline location
Loved this house. Very historic (and a great history provided in the check-in). Loves morning walks/runs along the waterfront (both ways). And coffee at scotch o’Rama. Would love to come back when it was summer! All in all - loved Wellington (about 10 min by car), the house, and the Women’s World Cup.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Even better than I'd hoped
I felt privileged to be staying in such an historic and characterful house full of art. When I got there I said to my husband, "I feel like I'm in a Katherine Mansfield story" and then later I found a book of her short stories in our bedroom. While I enjoyed being inside, equally if not better was the heavenly garden and the front porch where I could watch the interislander ferries gliding past.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Bronwyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A piece of history
We had a comfortable and peaceful stay in this charming bach. It is filled with art by the Higgs family and you can read more about its history in a book titled Bungalow. It's in a great location and you can watch the ferries come and go from the patio.There were only minor drawbacks. The parking space was fairly small. If you drive a larger vehicle, you will not be able to close the property gates. An outdoor BBQ would also have been a welcome addition.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful spot
We had a stressful time previous to arriving. When got to the property, which was early, which peter was fantastic about. The stress melted away. A beautiful little spot. We had lots of friends and family who live in Wellington visit over our few days for breakfasts lunches and dinners. A lot of time spent sitting on the front porch taking in the views. We had a lovely time
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very restful
Beautiful location and very characterful cottage. We appreciated all the little touches like coffee and eco store products provided. Am hoping to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Artist Retreat
This cottage by the sea is a charmer. The building houses several generations of original artwork. The hosts were gracious, knowledgeable about the area & so very hospitable. Sitting on the front porch with a glass of wine was sublime.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Get-Away
Great spot across the road from the sea and a handy little beach for swimming, though it helped that we had nice warm sunny calm Christmas weather. The inside had lots of history and was well presented with standard facilities including dishwasher and central heating heatpump (which we didn't use on this occasion of course). Nice spots outside for coffee in the sun.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

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