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The Tūī Nest

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A house with a red door, a bird perched on the roof, and two potted plants.
A purple armchair with wooden legs in a room with a white wall and a window.
A patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by trees and plants.
A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a small table, a window with flowers, and a wall with a poster.
A two-story building with a red-framed window and a small porch area.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
Accommodating 4 guests, this vacation home features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It includes a patio for outdoor enjoyment. Massey University and the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre offer engaging activities nearby.

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.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Basin Reserve
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Patio
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Wellington, Wellington
  • Place, Massey University
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Wellington Zoo
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Wellington Central Business District
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Garden

About this property

The Tūī Nest

Nestled among pōhutukawa trees and native flaxes, the Tūī Nest provides a private, peaceful and unique stay. Located below our family home with its own entrance, the Tūī Nest It is close to the bars and restaurants of Newtown, and to Wellington Hospital. The rooms are spacious, and you may wake up to beautiful Tūī song.

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 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 # 9949913
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

About the area

Wellington

Newtown, a neighbourhood in Wellington, is home to this holiday home. Oriental Parade and Cuba Street Mall are worth checking out if shopping 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 Basin Reserve or Newtown Park.
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Wellington, Wellington

What's nearby

  • Massey University - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Basin Reserve - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Wellington Zoo - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Wellington Central Business District - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Courtenay Place - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Wellington Ngauranga Station - 10 min drive
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Wildbean Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sprig + Fern Berhampore - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Viva Mexico - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Tūī Nest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Tūī Nest?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Tūī Nest?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Tūī Nest?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Tūī Nest located?

Located in Newtown, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Southern Cross Hospital and Wellington Hospital. Massey University and Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for what we needed, great off street parking, host was super helpful when we needed dining recommendations, very clean and comfy, will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfectly centralized for all of the activities we had planned. The rooms were very comfortable. We enjoyed the stay very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Handy location. Clean, lovely decor, loved the chocolates
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Convenient, quiet location close enough to the city centre and just a stroll away from some excellent restaurants. Happily would go back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host welcoming. Nice touches like chocolate and drinking fridge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

pleasant and easy for newtown

simple place to stay, very comfortable, with off street parking. Very convenient to hospital.. Host was super prompt and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
photography oversold, below expectations, bed collapsed, but quiet. parking ok for wellington
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very recommended

Great spot. Spacious and quiet. Good communication from the host. Will book again next time we are in Wellington.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Pretty photos very quiet

just realise it is only 2 bedrooms and a bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun, 2024
We believe the listing provides accurate details about our property, including the number of rooms. However, based on your feedback, we will make it clearer to potential guests that the location is a downstairs flat, not an entire house. Thanks for your review. We are sorry you did not like everything about your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

nice apartment close to airport

Two lovely bedrooms and nice bathroom- great place to stay in Wellington near restaurants. Very quiet. Wnderful bird sounds from your bed! A set of steps leads to the downstairs apartment with lots of light and nice amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Nest!!!

Great instructions!! Follow the directions exactly and you will find it easily! Long steep driveway and stairs going up just take your time! Lovely birds singing , the decor is beautiful and very clean! Very responsive host!! Enjoy!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Overnight stay

Lovely little place, beautifully presented / decor. Waking up to the sounds of the native birds, surrounded by trees really made you feel like you were rugged up in a tree house. Only recommendation would be to put the books in a container as they smell slightly musty and if possible providing a pair of scissors (for coffee sachets etc) would be great. Could be quite chilly if staying over winter but there are heaters provided. Otherwise 10/10 would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by William

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What makes this property unique

The Tui Nest is a private self-contained unit beneath our family home with its own entrance. It has two spacious bedrooms and a modern bathroom. It does not have a kitchen but has kitchen amenities such as a microwave and fridge. It has an attractive outdoor area that often draws native bird life. It is located away from the street and is usually very quiet and tranquil. It comes with its own off-street parking area and is close to the hospital and the shops and eateries of Newtown.

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