Title: City-Center Gem: Historic House with Modern Comfort! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # City-Center Gem: Historic House with Modern Comfort! Vacation home with kitchen, near Te Papa ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110300000/110297200/110297169/455cd8a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110300000/110297200/110297169/bea74964.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110300000/110297200/110297169/eb86bdcc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110300000/110297200/110297169/b4344a1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110300000/110297200/110297169/8913557b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to Te Papa, City-Center Gem: Historic House with Modern Comfort! provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Outdoor space - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### City-Center Gem: Historic House with Modern Comfort! Charming 1800s Home in Central Wellington Escape to this beautifully renovated historic home, perfect for families and small groups! Enjoy city views from the cozy upstairs conservatory, or relax in the private courtyard garden. Property Highlights: \- High-speed fibre Wi-Fi \- Fully equipped kitchen with coffee, tea and basic cooking spices \- Two bedrooms + sofa bed \- 1 parking space included \- Private glasshouse patio for morning coffee or evening drinks Located a 5-minute walk from Cuba Street’s vibrant shops and restaurants, this home places you close to Wellington's top spots. Te Papa Museum and the Wellington Waterfront are just a 15-20 minute stroll, and the iconic Cable Car is 12 minutes away on foot. Experience the best of Wellington’s culture, dining, and history right at your doorstep! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114490000/114481300/114481223/545b38ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beach house Oriental Bay - Dryer 5.0 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=114481223&PinnedHotelID=114481223&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1640000/1633900/1633802/949d1c70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gilmer Apartment Hotel Wellington CBD - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 8.8 Excellent 1,382 reviews CA $124 CA $144 total includes taxes & fees Nov 23 - Nov 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=1633802&PinnedHotelID=1633802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![ Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms (North) | City view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6530000/6527500/6527491/cae91230.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Boulcott Suites Te Aro - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.2 Wonderful 2,252 reviews CA $130 CA $151 total includes taxes & fees Nov 3 - Nov 4 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=6527491&PinnedHotelID=6527491&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110270000/110268400/110268337/26ef5171.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A Historic Wellington Escape Te Aro - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 2 reviews CA $293 CA $434 total includes taxes & fees Nov 4 - Nov 5 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=110268337&PinnedHotelID=110268337&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113180000/113174400/113174379/8a301808.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### City Bush Escape. 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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](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-41.29006,174.77159&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:vq%7EzFmavi%60%40%3FU%3FS%40U%3FQ%40U%40U%3FSBU%40Q%40U%40UBSBQBUBQBUBUBQDSBSDQDSDSDQDSFSDOFSDQFQFQHSFQFMHQFOHQFOHQHOJMHOHOHMJOHOJMJKJOJKJOJIJMJKLKJKLKLIJKLKLGLILILGLILGLINILELCLINELENELENCNELENCNANCLANCNALCN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40LBN%40NBN%40LBNDLDNBNDLDNDLDLHNBLDLHLHNFLHLFLHLHJFLJLHLJJJLJJJJJJLLHJNJJHNJJJLJNHNJLHNHNHLHNHPHNFPHNFPHLFPFRFPFPDPFRFNDRFRDPDRBPDRDRBRDPBTBTBPBTBP%40R%40TBT%40P%40T%40R%40T%3FT%40P%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FTAP%3FTARATATAPCTARATCPCTCPCTCRERCREPETCPEPEPGTEPGPGREPGPGPGPGPINGPINGPINIPILINILINKNINKLKNKJINKJKLMJKJKLKHMLKJMJMHMJKFMHMFMHMHOFMHMFMFOBMHMDODMDODO%40MFODM%40OBO%40OBM%40OBOBO%3FO%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FMCOCOAMCOAOCOAMEOGOAMEOEMEOEMIMCMGOGMIMGMIMIMGMIMGMKKMMGMKKMMIKMKKKKKMKKKOKKKOIMKOIOIOIMKOIMIQGOIQGOIQGOGQIQGQGQEQGSEQGQEUEQEQESESCQESCSCSCUCQCUCQCUASAUAQCU%3FUASAU%3FQAU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=mTfKY4N5FXCD3D924BhmepQvEPQ=) Wellington, Wellington #### What's nearby - Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Victoria University of Wellington - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Cuba Street Mall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - Courtenay Place - 11 min walk - 1.0 km - Te Papa - 13 min walk - 1.1 km #### Getting around - Wellington Kaiwharawhara Station - 5 min drive - Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 16 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Midnight Espresso - ‬5 min walk - ‪Little Penang - ‬5 min walk - ‪Flight Coffee Hangar - ‬6 min walk - ‪Waitoa Victoria Street - ‬6 min walk - ‪The Rogue & Vagabond - ‬6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is City-Center Gem: Historic House with Modern Comfort! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at City-Center Gem: Historic House with Modern Comfort!? > As of Nov 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at City-Center Gem: Historic House with Modern Comfort! on Nov 5, 2025 start from CA $296.72, excluding 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Wellington-Hotels-Newly-Renovated-2-Bedroom-Apartment-Where-Modern-Luxury-Meets-Historic-Charm.h110297169.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Where is City-Center Gem: Historic House with Modern Comfort! located? > Located in Te Aro, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wellington Central Business District and Te Papa. Victoria University of Wellington and Spinks Cottage are also within 5 minutes. Wellington Station is 24 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## City-Center Gem: Historic House with Modern Comfort! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas T. Feb 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Convenient duplex Well located downtown unit with off street parking and walking access to Wellington attractions. ##### Thomas T. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly D. May 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls trip We stayed in the house as a group of girls staying the night and spending time together for a friends birthday dinner. The house is in such a great location, the car park was so convenient and the beds are so comfy! Would stay here again in a heartbeat! ##### Kelly D. Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn G. Mar 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Stay Excellent host communication, close to eateries, comfortable beds, large rooms. Highly recommend and would stay again! ##### Carolyn G. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew H. Feb 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place We booked online , and wanted to stay close to the city, Wow is place has everything, I love the Back covered area, Its was a great place to chat and have a wind down, after walking the hills , The rooms are large, and lots off hanging space, the beds where great , My wife and I and my Son enjoyed our stay and we will be back , I have stayed at a lot of places and i rate this one 10 out off 10 . ##### Matthew H. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Noah G. Feb 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Noah G. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024