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A private and spacious character home in Khandallah

Vacation home near Interislander Ferry Terminal in Wellington

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Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Wellington, Wellington
  • Place, Waiohine Gorge
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Chelmsford Street Dog park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Interislander Ferry Terminal
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Wellington

Heart of Wellington.Your stay at this Khandallah vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Waiohine Gorge and Silverstream Road Dog Park. Interislander Ferry Terminal and Katherine Mansfield Birthplace are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Waiohine Gorge - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Chelmsford Street Dog park - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Hnry Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • TSB Bank Arena - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Wellington Box Hill Station - 6 min walk
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Espresso Ninja - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mojo Summit - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mezzanine Lounge - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Cloche - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chairman’s Lounge - ‬8 min drive

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 private and spacious character home in Khandallah

Welcome to Maddie's Homestay - a private and spacious (110 sqm) character home, based in leafy Khandallah, one of Wellingtons most-loved suburbs.

Located just 5 mins walk to Khandallah Village supermarket, boutiques and cafes or just 10 minutes drive to the city centre.

Perfect for a couples’ getaway, a family weekend, or a peaceful weekday retreat while working in the city, this property offers character and comfort.

Enjoy two spacious double bedrooms (one with en suite), a cozy single bedroom, a separate main bathroom featuring a luxurious claw-foot bath, plus an open-plan lounge and dining area with a well-equipped kitchen.

There are two off-road parking spots and it’s located within easy walking distance to the train and bus stops for a hassle-free trip into the central city.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Maddie's Homestay Wellington
Maddie's Homestay Private vacation home
Maddie's Homestay Private vacation home Wellington

Frequently asked questions

How close is A private and spacious character home in Khandallah to the airport?

This vacation home is 9.3 mi (29-min drive) away from the Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does A private and spacious character home in Khandallah have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is A private and spacious character home in Khandallah to the beach?

This vacation home is 5.3 mi (18-min drive) from Oriental Bay Beach and 7.7 mi (15-min drive) from Petone Foreshore. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does A private and spacious character home in Khandallah offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at A private and spacious character home in Khandallah?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at A private and spacious character home in Khandallah?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at A private and spacious character home in Khandallah?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does A private and spacious character home in Khandallah have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does A private and spacious character home in Khandallah have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is A private and spacious character home in Khandallah to downtown Wellington?

This vacation home is 2.6 mi away from Wellington.

A private and spacious character home in Khandallah Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place in Wellington

My family of 5 stayed at this beautiful place. It was absolutely perfect. Maddie had the house warm on a cold winters day, she also made fruit loaf which was a beautiful touch and very much appreciated, she even had milk and butter in the fridge. This was such a nice thing to do as we were in a hurry to get inside get changed to go off to an event we had booked for. I was able to have a cuppa with the yummy fruit loaf. There was absolutely nothing wrong with this place. I definitely would come back again. Thank you Maddie for a lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maddie’s retreat is well presented, well-appointed and highly recommended.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mary U., Aurora, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness

Gerry & Mary

The house was very nice. Maddie met us upon our arrival and was very welcoming. My only complaint was that it wasn’t disclosed the oven was not working. It was Easter and I had a plan to cook. Fortunately I am an experienced cook and was able to improvise.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house, responsive host

We loved staying at Maddie's homestay. The house is beautiful, it was clean, and Maddie was responsive when we reached out to her. The house is close to a bus stop and a very walkable distance to a decent grocery store. We'd stay here again if/when in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Easy place to stay that suited our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy location to access, and house was as expected. Great for family to chill after a day out
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

Liked: Cleanliness

WOW weekend

Great place to stay. Very tidy and clean with comfortable beds. Very convinient to train stations and quick access to the city. Maddie was great at communicating, met us when we arrived and when we left. Would diffenently use this listing again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute house!

Loved the house, but the driveway was kind of hard to get into. We got confused and went to the wrong one at first. Recommend better instructions on getting into the driveway. Maddie was an excellent host and the house is great! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dixie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet neighbourhood close to town.

Really enjoyed the quiet peaceful area. With town an easy 13mins away. Would definitely choose to stay here again. Very warm and comfortable. Thank you for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Tony C., Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

Old Charm Accomodation

Comfortable old and charming home. Located in quite a hilly area requiring negotiation of narrow streets with cars parked on both sides, had to take a lot of care as at times there was only enough room for one vehicle to pass through. House was comfortable and clean with all required facilities. Internet modem was located in one of the main bedrooms on a stand beside the bed, which was a little annoying when sleeping due to continuous flashing lights, trade off was the internet speed was really good. To access the property there's a few stairs to negotiate which can make it a bit difficult for carrying heavy luggage and for anyone with mobility issues. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcelis V.

Mick van Bemmel

Enjoyed great place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ideal respite with AMAZING host

BEAUTIFUL property with very comfortable beds Ideal location in a wonderful neighbourhood Maddie works hard (and succeeds) to make your stay both comfortable and enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark O., Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness

Good place

Pleasant, sunny and quiet…we liked it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R., Country Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness

4 old Aussies on tour

Great house really enjoyed all the spaces Loved back patio area lovely sun spot
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Restful Stay in Wellington

It was a joy to stay at this location - it was clean, quiet, and beautiful. The location is great as it is close to shops and a very easy drive to downtown Wellington. We found it had everything we needed and more, not to mention that it was very well kept and clean. I would certainly recommend this to any others looking for a lovely respite in Wellington.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Khandallah accommodation

Excellent accommodation for our family get together. Very spacious and extremely helpful host
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just right

Great spot to catch up with friends before a birthday elsewhere, kitchen fully equiped for dinner etc, enjoyed the other facilities and the local area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable Home

Very clean and a lot of space. Perfect location. Just a few minutes walk to a tavern, bakery, market and a short bus ride to the city center. WE LOVED THIS PLACE
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding Stay

We travelled south to Wellington for our daughters wedding. I had some health issues and could not attend. Maddie was very understanding about the issues. My son and wife stayed. They loved the accommodation. Ver up market and met their needs perfectly.. On the Sunday after the wedding they held a small family get together which was very successful. A major thanks to Maddie for working with us. I want to come down to Wellington and stay again. Meet maddie thank her and enjoy what my family did. Overall a strong yes great, repeat booking, what more to say. Thank You!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely house in good location - public transport readily available, and shops nearby.

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sensational homestay!!

We loved everything about this beautiful home! Spacious, bright and airy, clean, extremely attractive and comfortable! Our favorite place on our vacation to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicola Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property

Great property to stay at, close to train station to get into CBD and nice neighbourhood. Thanks for making check in so easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short stay in Wellington

We were 2 couples in our 60s travelling around NZ. Maddies home stay was very comfortable with all you could need. The washing machine and dryer was appreciated after driving around the North Island for some days. Beds were very comfortable, two bathrooms were great. Very winding steep roads to drive into town, but short drive to lots of great restaurants and tourist locations. Booking and communication were very easy, would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Khandallah house

Very comfortable and warm house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Tricia B.

Lovely stay in Khandallah

Nice property but wound be better with a car as getting Ubers all the time is costly. Great facilities and peaceful location - highly recommend with a hire car. There is a bus stop but buses take up to 50 minutes to get to CBD
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022