Title: City Bush Escape. Central location but very private. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # City Bush Escape. Central location but very private. Cottage in Wellington with fireplace ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113180000/113174400/113174379/8a301808.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Microwave, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113180000/113174400/113174379/f011d733.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113180000/113174400/113174379/6a51bdc4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113180000/113174400/113174379/621db205.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113180000/113174400/113174379/edf72c3a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to Te Papa, City Bush Escape. Central location but very private. provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Air conditioning - Fireplace - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### City Bush Escape. Central location but very private. This character home is a hidden tree house Elevated above the for total privacy in every room. Situated on the edge of the town belt you enjoy the plentiful birdlife. With both a heat pump and a roaring open fire you'll be nice and toasty in winter. The wrap around lets you enjoy Wellingtons sunny days and the property is almost completely sheltered from the northerly wind that Wellington is famous for. We have just finished installing an outdoor bath if you want to have a unique luxury experience (You have to fill with a hot water hose from the laundry but it is well worth the effort). Please note that the property is over 120 years old so it is a bit quirky in areas. We organise a thorough clean following each stay but the property age and bush location mean that it does have plenty of character. Getting around is easy with many bush walks nearby (including the iconic Mt Victoria) and a major bus route just two minutes away. There is drive on which is steep and tight (welcome to Wellington) or there is parking on street. The TV is via the Freeview app and we have new d/w, w/m, dryer and fridge. Please enquire if you have any questions. Hataitai village is a five minute walk with plentiful bars, cafes and restaurants. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Microwave ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) ## 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 - 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18 ### 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 ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: Load and start the dishwasher Leave linen on beds. We will sort everything. Please return key under the mat. Make sure the doors are locked and any windows that you have opened. We will sort Rubbish and recycling. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 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 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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-41.299065,174.793&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%60j%60%7BFggzi%60%40%3FS%3FU%3FU%40Q%40U%3FS%40U%40U%40QBU%40SBU%40QBUBQBUBSDSBSDQDUBQFQDSDSDQFSFODSFQFQFQHQFOFQHOFQHOHQHMHOHOJMHOJOHMJOHKLOJKHMJKLMJKLKJKLKJKLILKLGJILGLILINGLILGLENELINELELENENCLENENALCNANCLANCNCN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FLBNBN%40NBN%40LBN%40NDLDNBLDNDLDNDLHLDNDLFLHLFNHJHLFLHLFLJJHLJLJJJLJJJJLJJJLJJJNJJJNHLJNHNJLHNHNHLHPFNHNHPFPFNHPFPFPFPDRFNDRFPDPDTDPDPDTBPDRBRDRBT%40PBTBPBT%40R%40TBP%40T%3FT%40R%40T%3FP%40T%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FTAT%3FPATAT%3FRATCPATATCRCPCTAPCTETCPERCREREPEREREPGREPGPEPGPGPGPIRGLGPIRILGNIPINILINKLINKNILKNKJKNKJKLKLKJKJMJKJMJMJKHMJMFMHMHKFOHMFMHMFOFMDMFODMDODMDOBMDODOBM%40O%40OBOBO%40MBO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAO%3FOCOAMCOCOAMAOCOEMEOCOEMEMEOEMGOEMGMGMIOGMIMGMIKIMGMKMIKKMKKKMKKKMKKMIMKKMOIKKOIMKOIOKMIOIMIOIQIOGQIOGQGMISGQGQGQEQGQGQESESEQGSCQESESCSEQCUCUCQCUAQCSAUCUAQAUAS%3FUAUAQ%3FU%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=MGutky3AwVnYE7QPBzKEuc7ytGo=) Wellington, Wellington #### What's nearby - Wellington Central Business District - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles - Courtenay Place - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles - Te Papa - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles - Cuba Street Mall - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles - Interislander Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles #### Getting around - Wellington Kaiwharawhara Station - 9 min drive - Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 9 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Embassy Theatre - ‬4 min drive - ‪Phuthai Esarn Restaurant - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Cambridge Hotel - ‬4 min drive - ‪Myrtle - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is City Bush Escape. Central location but very private. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at City Bush Escape. Central location but very private.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at City Bush Escape. Central location but very private.? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is City Bush Escape. Central location but very private. located? > Located in Hataitai, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Mount Victoria Lookout, Greek-New Zealand Memorial and Basin Reserve. Elliott House and Wellington Central Business District are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## City Bush Escape. Central location but very private. 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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jean B. 25 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Simply put, this was paradise! We loved the location, comfort, friendliness of the neighborhood and the gorgeous trails and views that were just steps away. This was the perfect spot to take advantage of city life as well as to escape the hustle and bustle. ##### Jean B. Stayed 63 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jean B. 25 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We loved being surrounded by beautiful plants and waking up to lovely bird calls. The location is spectacular, allowing easy access to a neighborhod market, coffee shops and bars, to public transportation and, best of all, to beautiful trails to the city and neighboring suburbs. Those hilly trails also kept us quite fit! Finally, our host was super helpful and friendly. ##### Jean B. Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicola D. 19 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home We loved our stay - Richard the owner was great at communicating with us, the property was as advertised and it is in a great location. Quick and easy to catch the bus to town or wander down to Hataitai village. The house is in a peaceful spot with lots of greenary and birds so it’s super relaxing. We also loved the open fire on a cold evening. ##### Nicola D. Stayed 11 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca S. 15 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very accurate description. Fabulous open fire. We had a great time. ##### Rebecca S. 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