[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) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110300000/110297200/110297169/8913557b.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) - 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 6.0 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&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 1,369 reviews CA $103 CA $119 total includes taxes & fees Oct 12 - Oct 13 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=1633802&PinnedHotelID=1633802&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 $297 CA $442 total includes taxes & fees Oct 6 - Oct 7 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-06&endDate=2025-10-07&selected=110268337&PinnedHotelID=110268337&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6530000/6527600/6527506/3ef9b613.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Willis Village Te Aro - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 8.8 Excellent 434 reviews CA $126 CA $146 total includes taxes & fees Oct 21 - Oct 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=6527506&PinnedHotelID=6527506&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28420000/28416700/28416627/10c38abb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### U Suites on Manners Te Aro - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 7.0 Good 68 reviews CA $173 CA $198 total includes taxes & fees Oct 19 - Oct 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=28416627&PinnedHotelID=28416627&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101120000/101116700/101116655/1c4986f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Nest - Central, Sunny & Spacious Loft Te Aro - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 15 reviews CA $219 CA $251 total includes taxes & fees Oct 23 - Oct 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=101116655&PinnedHotelID=101116655&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 - ‪Ombra - ‬5 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 Oct 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at City-Center Gem: Historic House with Modern Comfort! on Oct 6, 2025 start from CA $285.95, 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