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Peninsula Escape

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A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of a body of water and hills.
A bedroom with a large bed, a window, and a view of the outside.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A living room with a wooden coffee table, a sofa, a small Christmas tree, and a dining area in the background.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining table with chairs, and a view of greenery through a window.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Wellington, Wellington
  • Place, Massey Memorial
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, The Weta Cave
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, ASB Sports Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Peninsula Escape

Check out the amazing views from this newly renovated and comfortable two bedroom self contained guesthouse situated in quiet private cul de sac and below our home. Great outdoor area. Sit back and enjoy the sun as the planes fly past. Conveniently located only 5 minute Uber to the airport, 15 minute drive to city. Close to Weta cave, shops, restaurants and local craft breweries. Driveway is available for drop off and pickup. Parking is on Maupuia Road which is at the end of our very short cul de sac, so 1 minute away

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9937512
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Wellington

Maupuia, a neighbourhood in Wellington, is home to this holiday home. National War Memorial and Byrd Memorial are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Cuba Street Mall and Oriental Parade. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Hnry Stadium, or consider a night out at The Opera House.
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Wellington, Wellington

What's nearby

  • Massey Memorial - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Weta Cave - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • ASB Sports Centre - 4 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Wellington Central Business District - 10 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Hnry Stadium - 16 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Wellington Simla Crescent Station - 17 min drive
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Polo - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pestle & Mortar Café - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Oat Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peninsula Escape pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Peninsula Escape?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Peninsula Escape?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peninsula Escape?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peninsula Escape located?

Located in Maupuia, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of The Weta Cave, ASB Sports Centre and Miramar Golf Club. Scorching Bay Beach and Wellington Zoo are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location in a smart and immaculately clean homely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This accomodation was really great. Obviously recently renovated it was excellently presented with a luxurious feel and everything we needed for our stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr, 2026
Thanks Sue and good luck with your own short stay endeavours. If you needed any help getting set up please give us a call. Cheers. Chris & Liz
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine & Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent accommodation with some nice little touches, like a welcoming pack in the kitchen. Owners were great to deal with and up front about the parking situation so there were no surprises. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr, 2026
Hi Catherine and Michael thanks again for your booking, and for your positive review. We hope to see you again some time. Cheers. Chris & Liz
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place with comfortable beds, well equipped kitchen, and a lovely view. Appreciated all the personal touches.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rogelio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
A beautiful place with an amazing view. The host, Chris, was there to welcome us and was so friendly. The place was very clean and comfy with a lovely view of the ocean. We highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ines K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was highly recommended – thank you so much for the lovely little gifts and the beautiful apartment. We found everything we needed and felt very comfortable throughout our stay. It’s an ideal place to explore Wellington from.We’d love to come back again sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abundance W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for beautiful place. It felt like home , hospitality was awesome with my favourite chips, wine and coffee . We really enjoyed it .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Binita K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay at property

Loved the stay at the property. It was an absolutely wonderful experience. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kay H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great property. Just as described. Ideally situated for the airport and for accessing the town. Stunning views across the bay. Accommodation was just as described. It was very tasteful and well appointed. The welcome goodies were indeed very welcome and our hosts were very responsive when we contacted them. We loved our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yuann W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful backdrop of the water from the back patio. Very clean and tidy space. Host left a lovely selection of fruits, chips and beverages for us. Would be happy to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Dec, 2025
Hi Yuann, thanks for your nice review, we're glad you enjoyed your stay, cheers. Chris
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chris was so welcoming, the apartment space is extremely well appointed and comfortable, and the view is fantastic! I would recommend Chris's place to all my favorite friends and hoping it is available for future visits to Wellington. 15 out of 10!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Feb, 2026
Hi Mary, thanks for your "glowing" review! Cheers Chris
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very comfortable unit with great views over the harbour. We highly recommend Chris's place as a base in Wellington, and appreciate the cafe recommendation. (Scorch-o-Rama).
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

zachary N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, Great View, Great Communication.Thank you for the nibbles and drinks. Such a lovely place, and hosts.Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pettah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden gem

New Zealand hospitality at it's best. Beautiful, quiet location. Modern, welcoming home away from home. Awesome hosts! Loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claire I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views

Great wee place to stay, comfortable, warm and with fantastic views over the harbour. Chris was quick to respond to communication - we'll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home !!

A real pleasure to walk in to a well presented property the only draw back was no parking on the property Loved the gardens n the view !
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to everything we needed

Lovely spot and handy to airport and to stadium for volleyball tournament. Great base to explore Miramar peninsula. Noisy at times with airport close by and owners living directly above but very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pania R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was easy. The house was absolutely spotless and homely. Was like being at home. Beautiful scenery over the water and the patio was gorgeous. Plenty of space. The kitchen was well equipped. The bed we slept in was sooooo comfy, we slept so well each night. The heating and cooling system in the house was awesome. Was close to the shops and within walking distance of where we needed to go each day. A great price. We will most definitely keep this haven in mind when returning to Wellington. Thank you Chris.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Harbour View

Lovely modern property with fantastic view of Evan’s Bay and its dolphins! Spotlessly clean with a generous welcome pack. Chris and Liz were very helpful.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PAUL G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paul

Ideal location on the outskirts of Wellington. Very well equipped.Could do with a couple of shopping bags to use when visiting the local supermarket.Overall an excellent apartment. Would be more than happy to return.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Favorite VRBO in New Zealand

This place was by far our favorite VRBO stay during our recent 2-week tour of the country that involved 4 other stays. It is in this great neighborhood that is only a 7-minute drive from the airport. The host thinks of everything including making sure that there's milk, wine, and beer in the fridge for your beverage needs and a candy bar on your bed, right by the softest towels ever. The views were so spectacular that I passed on an afternoon sightseeing adventure just so I could sit on the adirondack chairs on the private patio. My only regret is that we didn't stay longer. Thanks so much for the great hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2025
Thanks for your glowing review Kimberly, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay. Cheers. Chis & Liz
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrice M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

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