Boutique character @ city and sea

Homestay in Petone - Lower Hutt, New Zealand

About the Homestay

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Welcome to my home withBnB, just steps from a Wellington Harbour beach and on the direct route of the Airport Flyer bus. Just down the road from the Petone railway station, with 12 minutes access south to Wellington City center and ferries to Picton on South Island, or bus/train to the Wairarapa Vineyards 70 minutes north. ARROWS > show 12 photos
There are several other reviews on my AirBnB listing. Prices here revert to Summer rates in November - Add $10 per night. Add further $5 fortnight of 23Dec - 2Jan 2020
My character "villa-ette" is a historic Victorian first settler, boutique styled high-stud semi called "Lalapanzi - place of rest". There is a cute rose garden out front, and a secluded back courtyard to catch the afternoon sun.

The guest room has two very comfortable and large single beds with electric blankets, and a dressing/work table with chair or padded stool. The same room becomes the double room, with the very heavy beds creating a super king bed with king linen and underlay. You can borrow books, play my piano or relax in chairs, and enjoy the lovely double bay window. There is fast broadband access and free wifi, carpeting, and side tables with reading lamps.

Includes a help-yourself uncooked but full breakfast . The living room (photo) with TV and couch and dining table is for your personal use - I use a separate workroom. There is a distance to the toilet beyond the kitchen.

Enjoy this welcoming, very historical Wellington central accommodation, a few steps away from the Settlers' Museum on the Esplanade beach, and just seconds to the popular Jackson St (the Devonport of the South !) - a location for the wine and dine crowd, pubs, coffee aficionados, boutique and craft or Op Shoppers, as well as the local 5 - screen Lighthouse/Boutique Cinema, and historical Stansborough Weavers - makers of Tolkien film garments.

Hutt River Valley leads to the hinterland with walk and cycle tracks, visits to Tolkien film sites , where river or sea fishing is popular, and swimmers of all preferences are catered for, including indoor pools. Lower Hutt boasts the Queensgate Mall. Bus and train stops are in Jackson St to access Wellington city, Hutt Valley or the Wairarapa vineyard playground.

https://www.wellingtonairport.co.nz/transport/airport-flyer-bus/

Additional Info

Please note - You will pay 15% of the rate to Homestay to confirm your booking. To reserve your bed at my B'nB, I take the balance of payment to be deposited to me at least two weeks prior to arrival or in cash on arrival.
Free Off Street Parking

Bedrooms available for booking

Minimum stay is for 1 night

Maximum stay is for 29 nights

Available for given dates

Long stay? If you have a reoccuring schedule where days in the week do not require accommodation, you can unselect those days below. This will inform the host and reduce the price of your stay.

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Guest Room
From $35 per night
Twin Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom shared (with family / other guests)
2 Single Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

A large room, 2 single beds, beautiful double bay window, two chairs, work space, good bed and bathroom linen. Filtered ventilation system with temperature control. Prices return to summer rates in late September. Add $10 per night

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • TV
  • Air Conditioning
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Carpet / Moquette
  • Mirror
  • Fridge
  • Hair-dryer
  • Radio
 1 guest
2 guests
Nightly Price
$50
$80
Weekly Price
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$400
Double Room
From $35 per night
Double Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom shared (with family / other guests)
1 Double Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

This spacious double room with king bed has a lovely ambience - good seating, with a work table, mirror, good linen and a heated under blanket. Filtered air has temp control. Prices return to summer rates from late Sepember. Add $10 per night

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • TV
  • Air Conditioning
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Carpet / Moquette
  • Mirror
  • Fridge
  • Hair-dryer
  • Radio
 1 guest
2 guests
Nightly Price
$50
$80
Weekly Price
$250
$400
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About the Area

There is a double road, with centre shrub island and pavement parking. Buses run from Jackson/Beach St two blocks away, and trains are regular through Petone Station at the west end of Jackson Street. Its 12mins to the central Wellington Station, close to the ferry ports.

Local Area Facilities
  • Tennis
  • Park
  • Gym
  • Golf
  • Swimming
  • Bowling
  • Beach
  • Cinema
  • Library
  • Museum
  • Shopping Centre
  • Water sports
  • Sports arena
  • Health club
  • Fishing
  • Restaurant
  • Bus Stop
  • Train station
  • Hospital

Meals

Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.

Included in the stay
  • Complimentary Light Breakfast
  • Use of Kitchen

House Rules

Respect the place and people just as you wish to be treated, smoking outdoors only , there is an additional cost by arrangement for kitchen and laundry use, enjoy your stay.

Please protect bedroom wood with coasters provided.

Parking is free on the well lit road outside.

Smoking Rules

Your host is a non-smoker.

Smoking is not allowed.

16 Reviews

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    United States
    Age 55 - 64

    5 hearts
    March 2023

    This is my second stay with Elaine, I would not stay anywhere else while staying at Petone. Elaine is so welcoming, nothing is too much trouble. Elaine is so helpful and knowledgeable of the area. You will not be disappointed and I will be back again.

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    Germany
    Age 65 - 74

    4 hearts
    March 2020

    This guest awarded the host 4 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.

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    Homestay Host Family Elaine in ,

    A very thoughtful pair.

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    Canada
    Age 75+

    5 hearts
    February 2020

    Elaine was very helpful and understanding, a wonderful host.

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    Homestay Host Family Elaine in ,

    What a gentleman, Glen spent time at my home, escaping the northern winter.Very generous and thoughtful

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    China
    Age 35 - 44

    5 hearts
    January 2020

    This guest awarded the host 5 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.

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    Australia
    Age 65 - 74

    5 hearts
    December 2019

    Elaine is a wonderful host in a wonderful home full of creative touches.
    I wish I could have stayed longer.

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    New Zealand
    Age 65 - 74

    5 hearts
    October 2019

    Everything one could need for a homestay in a character home with a delightful and considerate host. 100%

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    United States
    Age 55 - 64

    5 hearts
    May 2019

    Elaine went further and beyond my expectations, nothing was too much trouble. I thoroughly enjoyed staying with Elaine for a week and I found her very interesting. The room was a good size, it was quiet, dark and the bed was extremely comfortable. I found the location very convenient and I will definitely be staying again.

    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Elaine in ,

    Well Christine I am blown away - you are very clever with words, and I certainly hope you 're back again. I felt a sisterly//womanly affinity with you which made it so easy to have you staying.

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    United States

    5 hearts
    May 2018

    Great location and easy access to the train into town and the airport. A very cozy place to stay.

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    Homestay Host Family Elaine in ,

    Thanks Bonnie!
    Go well

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    Germany
    Age 55 - 64

    5 hearts
    March 2017

    My daughter and I absolutely loved our stay. Elaine greeted us with such a warm smile and an openness, we felt so welcomed and home right away.
    Our room was big, the beds very comfortable, a warm shower, a good breakfast to start the day, a beautiful house and a very nice surrounding area - what more can anyone ask for?
    Thank you so much Elaine for sharing your house and the interesting conversations held while having breakfast with you.
    I can say as much as this: "we came as strangers and left as friends."
    Hope to see you one of these days again. All the best to you.
    Gisela and Jessica

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    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Elaine in ,

    Gisella and Jessica were the ideal guests - discovering what would interest them in the area, keen to explore, while ballancing that with time to catch their breath.
    We enjoyed sharing family stories, and they would be welcome back any day ;-) becuase they were open and clear about their needs and plans, and left the room in a great condition. What a pleasure - my message to other hosts is not to hesitate!

    Go well you two, and best wishes for the studies ahead ... and further travels.
    Kind regards, Elaine

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    New Zealand
    Age 45 - 54

    5 hearts
    February 2017

    I cannot speak highly enough about Elaine Winchester. She made us feel so welcome during our stay. what a wonderful, intelligent and interesting lady she is to conversate with. I would not hesitate to stay with Elaine again or recommend others to also stay. It felt like home away from home. Absolutely fabulous. Thank you so very much for being an awesome and fun host!!!!

    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Elaine in ,

    Janelle and Annie were very easy guests to have. They are like so many homestayers - unpretentious, honest, happy to explore the environs and certainly worth meeting. I wold have them to stay again.

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