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# Whole house right next to the beach! 10 min drive to the city

Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun 

## Photo gallery for Whole house right next to the beach! 10 min drive to the city

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Wake up to the soothing sounds of the ocean at this beachfront retreat. Enjoy an open-plan kitchen, unwind on the ocean-view balcony with a BBQ, or practice yoga in the study room with island views. With easy parking and nearby amenities like New World and coffee shops within walking distance, you'll feel right at home.

### Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

## Popular amenities

- Ocean view
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Parking available

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Whole house right next to the beach! 10 min drive to the city

One month awesome holiday/temporary stay for a lovely couple or a stylish single in island! Right next to the beach on the esplanade. All fully furnished with a bit of character 😄 Only need to bring your own bedding and your clothes!  
  
\- open-plan kitchen  
\- ocean view balcony with a BBQ  
\- an ocean / Island view bedroom  
\- an ocean/ island view study room or yoga room or game room or whatever you want to call it   
\- bathroom on the ground floor so plenty of privacy   
\- easy on street parking   
  
\- a tūī feeder with tūī visitors every day ☺️☺️ But of course you will add the sugar water for that (I’ll show you how)   
\- Redrocks nearby; gorgeous walks and hikes all around  
\- New World, convenience stores, coffee, takeaways all within walking distance   
\- bus stop nearby, 10 min drive into the city  
  
Available from 2 Sep to 10 Oct.

## Property amenities

### Beach

- On the beach

### Internet

- Available in the house: Free WiFi

### Parking and transport

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Kitchen island
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster

### Bedrooms

- Bedroom

### Bathroom

- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper

### Living spaces

- Living room

### Entertainment

- Books

### Outdoor areas

- Barbecue grill

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Work spaces

- Desk
- Desk chair

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoke-free property

### Location highlights

- In the mountains
- Near the ocean
- On the waterfront

### Things to do

- Table tennis
- Basketball nearby
- Birdwatching nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Swimming nearby

### Safety features

- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

### General

- Property does not allow children

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## Policies

### Check-out

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

### Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property

Guests must contact the property for check-in information

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

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

This property does not allow children

### 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip 

Host has not indicated whether 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

Located in Island Bay, a neighbourhood in Wellington, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the beach. Interislander Ferry Terminal and Berhampore Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Red Rocks Reserve and Zealandia. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Newtown Park or Basin Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking. [Visit our Wellington travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wellington.dx6127327)

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Wellington, Wellington

### What's nearby

- ![Island Bay, Wellington.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3798/af2050ec-9d86-4dd4-91f5-c74a9ec68c3e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Island Bay Beach  
3 min walk \- 0.2 miles
- Red Rocks Reserve  
16 min walk \- 0.9 miles
- Houghton Bay Beach  
2 min drive \- 1.2 miles
- Carlucci Land  
3 min drive \- 1.6 miles
- Berhampore Golf Club  
4 min drive \- 2.1 miles

### Getting around

- Wellington Station  
16 min drive
- Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)  
11 min drive

### Restaurants

- Maranui Cafe  
6 min drive
- Beach House & Kiosk  
8 min walk
- Sprig + Fern Berhampore  
5 min drive
- Parrotdog Bar  
7 min drive
- Athena Fish & Chips  
7 min drive

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