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A Historic Wellington Escape

Holiday home with kitchen, near Te Papa

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Close to Te Papa, A Historic Wellington Escape provides amenities, such as a playground and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
The current price is NZ$576
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan

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About this property

Entire place

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

A Historic Wellington Escape

Experience a hidden gem in the heart of Wellington!

Stay in this beautifully renovated 1800s heritage home, blending historic charm with modern comfort. Perfectly located for sightseeing or a relaxing escape, it’s ideal for families, couples, or small groups looking to explore Wellington with ease.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Contactless check-out

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

Pets not 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
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
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 area

Map
Wellington, Wellington

What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Victoria University of Wellington - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cuba Street Mall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Courtenay Place - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Te Papa - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Wellington Kaiwharawhara Station - 5 min drive
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waitoa Victoria Street - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Little Penang - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Midnight Espresso - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Flight Coffee Hangar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Rogue & Vagabond - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Historic Wellington Escape pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A Historic Wellington Escape?

As of 2 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Historic Wellington Escape on 27 Jan 2026 start from NZ$575.76, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at A Historic Wellington Escape?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is A Historic Wellington Escape located?

Located in Te Aro, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wellington Central Business District and Te Papa. Victoria University of Wellington and Bucket Fountain are also within 10 minutes. Wellington Station is 24 minutes by foot.

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A Historic Wellington Escape Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic. Clean, quiet, comfortable, beautifully decorated, centrally located. Wish we could’ve stayed longer
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely haven

Lovely property, close to city, well resourced, cosy in winter and beautiful in summer. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location and very clean apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place. Clean and bright. Good walking location to the city without staying in the high rise areas. The carpark is a short walk away from the house which is the only small inconvenience but compared to other Wellington options it is a good situation.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025