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Handy Hideaway - on Main in Tawa

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A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with a microwave and oven.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with stools, and pendant lighting.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a microwave, a stove, and a dishwasher. There is a window providing natural light and a plant on the countertop.
A spacious room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a wardrobe, a painting, and a clock on the wall.
A spacious living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a dining table with chairs. There is a bookshelf and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Wellington, Wellington - Wairarapa
  • Place, Taylor Terrace Dog Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Willowbank Reserve Off Leash Dog Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Grasslees Dog Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Wellington

Tawa, a neighbourhood in Wellington, is home to this holiday home. Old St Paul's and Ascot Street are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Lambton Quay and Cuba Street Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Hnry Stadium or TSB Bank Arena.
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What's nearby

  • Taylor Terrace Dog Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Willowbank Reserve Off Leash Dog Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grasslees Dog Park - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Hnry Stadium - 13 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Te Papa - 17 min drive - 18.7 km

Getting around

  • Tawa Takapu Road Station - 9 min walk
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Café El Porteño - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Muffin Break - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Handy Hideaway - on Main in Tawa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Handy Hideaway - on Main in Tawa?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Handy Hideaway - on Main in Tawa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Handy Hideaway - on Main in Tawa?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Handy Hideaway - on Main in Tawa located?

Located in Tawa, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Grasslees Dog Park and within 9 miles (15 km) of Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach. Plimmerton Dog Park and Otari - Wilton's Bush Native Botanic Garden are also within 9 miles (15 km). Tawa Takapu Road Station is 9 minutes by foot and Tawa Redwood Station is 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and convenient for our particular visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear the location worked well for your visit and hope to welcome you back for another enjoyable stay. Reputation & Resolutions Coordinators.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little apartment, comfortable and clean, had everything we needed. Hugely convenient and close to where we needed to be. Thanks so much, we had a lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2025
Thank you for your lovely review. We're so pleased to hear the apartment was comfortable and had everything you needed for a great stay. It's wonderful to know the location worked well for your plans too. We’d love to welcome you back again in the future. Reputation & Resolutions Coordinators.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed staying at Tawa Retreat. Its modern, cozy, clean, plenty of parking space, well stocked with everything you need & more. Loved the extra little welcoming touches too. We will definitely be back.I guess the only bit of constructive criticism or suggestion we could make would be to put double glazing in the bedroom closest to the road to help muffle some of the road noise. But it certainly wasn't terrible & wouldn't stop us staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay at Tawa Retreat. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the bedroom closest to the road. While road noise can vary depending on individual preferences and conditions, this is useful information for future guests. It's fantastic to hear this wouldn't deter you from staying again, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Ricky Bachcare Reputations & Resolutions Team
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