Title: Retro retreat with Style! Large home in Whitby Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6149797&destination=Porirua%2C+Greater+Wellington%2C+New+Zealand&selected=125552841&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Retro retreat with Style! Large home in Whitby ## Photo gallery for Retro retreat with Style! Large home in Whitby ![Interior - Retro retreat with Style! Large home in Whitby (Porirua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/126000000/125560000/125552900/125552841/w1579h1065x20y0-c68bfe15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Retro retreat with Style! Large home in Whitby (Porirua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/126000000/125560000/125552900/125552841/d563e111.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Retro retreat with Style! 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Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Air-conditioning ## 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. ### Retro retreat with Style! Large home in Whitby Room for the extended family or a group trip with your friends, with 4 big bedrooms and multiple spaces for relaxing including a large outdoor entertaining area. Heaps of entertainment to keep the kids occupied while Mum and Dad chill out. Separate kids area with toys and books, Smart TVs with Amazon Prime and other movie apps preloaded, & the ability to log into your own streaming services. A PS3 with plenty of games. And a large outdoor train track to run the Polar Express!! 2 bedrooms with King size beds, and 2 that can be configured either as 2 King Singles or 1 California King. Please let us know your preference when booking. The 4th bedroom downstairs can also be used as a separate lounge, and contains a TV and the Playstation, perfect for the older kids to enjoy and have their own space. This space also contains the sofa bed which is the sleeping arrangement for guest numbers 9/10. Large train tracks outside to run the Polar Express train! Heated by 2 big heatpumps upstairs, and a gas fire downstairs, the house is cosy warm on a cold day. Or run them on cooling if you need to escape the heat in summer! A portacot with sheets is available on request. Note that the living space and most of the bedrooms are upstairs. And that we have called it retro for a reason, some things aren't brand new (like the carpet and the wallpaper) but the furniture and the beds are. Close to the Royal New Zealand Police College, for those visiting their friends and family there or for graduation. The whole house and backyard is yours to utilise and explore. Try out the reading nook with books to browse, or play boardgames or do a puzzle at the dining room table. Or light the outdoor fire and have a BBQ. Great cafes and local eateries, a dairy just a stones throw away and an abundance of walking tracks, close to beaches and other local attractions. Whitby has a lovely network of walkways through bush to playgrounds and local amenities. Wellington City is only 25 mins away, including Sky Stadium and the Beehive. Royal New Zealand Police college is only a 7 min drive, also close to Pauatahanui Lodge and Gear Homestead wedding venues. There are 2 off street parking spaces, and free parking is on the street. There is a bus stop within 50m and the closest train station is Paremata. Continental breakfast and cooking basics are provided: Breakfast cereals, fruit, milk, coffee (Nespresso Machine and Moccona), tea, hot chocolate, and bread for toast with spreads ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121560000/121552500/121552412/8874ac2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Harbour View Lodge Papakowhai - 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20 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 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 Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 is a carbon monoxide detector 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 Whitby, a neighbourhood in Porirua, is home to this holiday home. The Cricket Museum and Silver Stream Railway are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Queensgate Shopping Centre and Clouston Park Shops. 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