Stunning self-contained hillside retreat with unsurpassed harbour views
House in Wellington
5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this house rental
‘Seaward Retreat’ is a self-contained retreat on the hillside of Seatoun, a maritime village just 20 minutes from the heart of Wellington, New Zealand’s capital city. It occupies the lower two floors of the dwelling .
Seaward gives you superb views of the ever-changing harbour seascape, and excellent travel connections - it's only a few minutes drive from Wellington airport. This outstanding private retreat has all modern amenities and is perfect for a family holiday, or a romantic weekend away. Seaward is even an inspiring location for a business meeting.
From Seaward you can explore the beautiful bays of the Miramar peninsula, or experience the rich culture of the vibrant capital. Seaward is newly refurbished, with all modern facilities, and at our website, you can find out more, make a booking and see for yourself what makes Seaward the ideal place to stay and enjoy, by the sea.
Sleeps up to 5 people. You can enjoy Seaward from $230 per night for 2 people.
The open plan living and dining area on the upper floor has an expansive view of Wellington’s beautiful harbour. From here you can watch ships and yachts pass by, or occasionally catch sight of a pod of dolphin or visiting Orca. The living room is equipped with Sky TV and stereo, and you can connect your laptop with free broadband internet access. If required, a roll-away bed can be placed in the corner of the living room.
The beautiful master bedroom gives you sea views – it comes complete with a queen size bed and semi-ensuite bathroom. All cotton linen is provided too. Nothing beats breakfast in bed with a view of the beautiful ever-changing seascape.
The second bedroom has a murphy (tilt-away) queen sized bed and all linen is provided. The second bedroom has been cleverly designed so that it can be also be used as a second dining room.
The kitchenette is located off the second bedroom / second dining room. It is small but provides a full induction cooktop, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer. No oven is provided however there is an outside barbeque .
Although Seatoun beach is only a five minute walk away, you don’t even need to go that far to enjoy the water. Seaward is equipped with a spa, which is carefully positioned to make the most of the stunning view.
A cable car provides access to the lower floor of Seaward Retreat from the street. On Street parking is available close to the property.
Full details can be seen on our web site: www.seawardretreat.co.nz
Special conditions:
Please refer to the tariff section of the Seaward Retreat website for the terms and conditions of staying at Seaward.
Extras: Linen (included);
Seaward gives you superb views of the ever-changing harbour seascape, and excellent travel connections - it's only a few minutes drive from Wellington airport. This outstanding private retreat has all modern amenities and is perfect for a family holiday, or a romantic weekend away. Seaward is even an inspiring location for a business meeting.
From Seaward you can explore the beautiful bays of the Miramar peninsula, or experience the rich culture of the vibrant capital. Seaward is newly refurbished, with all modern facilities, and at our website, you can find out more, make a booking and see for yourself what makes Seaward the ideal place to stay and enjoy, by the sea.
Sleeps up to 5 people. You can enjoy Seaward from $230 per night for 2 people.
The open plan living and dining area on the upper floor has an expansive view of Wellington’s beautiful harbour. From here you can watch ships and yachts pass by, or occasionally catch sight of a pod of dolphin or visiting Orca. The living room is equipped with Sky TV and stereo, and you can connect your laptop with free broadband internet access. If required, a roll-away bed can be placed in the corner of the living room.
The beautiful master bedroom gives you sea views – it comes complete with a queen size bed and semi-ensuite bathroom. All cotton linen is provided too. Nothing beats breakfast in bed with a view of the beautiful ever-changing seascape.
The second bedroom has a murphy (tilt-away) queen sized bed and all linen is provided. The second bedroom has been cleverly designed so that it can be also be used as a second dining room.
The kitchenette is located off the second bedroom / second dining room. It is small but provides a full induction cooktop, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer. No oven is provided however there is an outside barbeque .
Although Seatoun beach is only a five minute walk away, you don’t even need to go that far to enjoy the water. Seaward is equipped with a spa, which is carefully positioned to make the most of the stunning view.
A cable car provides access to the lower floor of Seaward Retreat from the street. On Street parking is available close to the property.
Full details can be seen on our web site: www.seawardretreat.co.nz
Special conditions:
Please refer to the tariff section of the Seaward Retreat website for the terms and conditions of staying at Seaward.
Extras: Linen (included);
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Map of Wellington
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed our stay in Seatoun. The views were beautiful and the kids loved taking the tram up and down the hill. The owner was very responsive and had great communication.
10.0 / 10.0
My husband, daughter & I stayed here. It was so comfortable and clean. Stunning views. Loved the private spa - perfect for two, able to fit three. We saw Andrew once when we needed help with the TV, otherwise we connected via text. He was just lovely - easy to communicate with, answering queries quickly, and very helpful. We hired a car from the Airport - he left the outside light on for us as we arrived on a late flight. A fun (steep!) ride up the cable car. We were busy most days but spent some afternoons at Seaward just relaxing. I can't recommend Seaward enough if you want somewhere to fully relax and unwind. Thanks Andrew & Jani for a fabulous place to stay - we felt very blessed.
10.0 / 10.0
Seaward Retreat was just perfect for my son, grandson and myself while visiting family nearby.
Had everything we needed and a bonus for a four year old the exciting cable car and spa pool!
Andrew was a great host who we mostly did not see unless we pressed the wrong button and went to the top to his level. Only a second to get back to ours.
Thanks so much Andrew...will def stay again !
10.0 / 10.0
Great views, very tidy and loved the cable car. Thanks Andrew.
10.0 / 10.0
Me and my family really enjoyed our stay here. Highly recommended.
10.0 / 10.0
Stunning views fantastic accommodation
10.0 / 10.0
The accommodations were incredible and the view was outstanding. A little out of the way, but very easy to find.
10.0 / 10.0
Was a great place to stay during a wet and windy visit to Wellington. Warm, comfy and great views.
10.0 / 10.0
it was perfect
10.0 / 10.0
From the photos to reality the property exceeded our expectations . Catching a ride up and down in the cable car was such a bonus and added to the sense of adventure. The hot pool is what sold us in the first place and was such a luxurious point of our stay. And the view is absolutely sublime. No disappointments for us with the amenities. We were 2 couples so 1 felt they had to keep putting the bed away so we could have easier access to the kitchen. Oh and carting equipment up and down to the lounge was extra effort but it was minor compared to the bonuses of everything else e.g. luxury linen, salon shampoo & conditioner etc. Beautiful place. Thank you Andrew.
10.0 / 10.0
Great house quite large lovely views, nice outdoor area and Deck. Very clean and comfortable and great host
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful property in a beautiful location. Andrew was great to deal with and kept in good communication leading up to our stay. The view was lovely, ammenities perfect and the spa was an extra nice touch. Definitely would stay again. Thanks Andrew
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful place to stay. Peaceful with spa and views. Lovely hosts.
5.0 / 10.0
Our visit to our favourite city was complimented by staying in this beautiful two level modern home in Seatoun. Epic views of the harbour and coastline. Owner Andrew was professional, friendly and so well organised. Private and quiet. The home was immaculate. Spa pool was oh so relaxing. Linen fresh and clean and crisp. It gets a resounding ‘brilliant’ from us.
5.0 / 10.0
Very nice owner of the house, lovely place, lost of charme house, well done decorated.
5.0 / 10.0
Loved Seatoun handy ti city house was fun! Cable car a blessing. Andrew was helpful and easy to deal with.
5.0 / 10.0
This property has the best view from the upstairs sitting room and outdoor decks, and a wonderful hot tub for soaking in the sunset. Andrew and Jani were great hosts. It was a bit of a surprise that the tiny kitchen is in a closet and the second bed pulls down from the wall but we adjusted to these minor inconveniences, which were completely offset by the view. Seatoun is one of our favorite suburbs. And we loved the funicular.
5.0 / 10.0
A fantastic property with an incredible view of the sea. The property was spotlessly clean and every little detail was thought of. Very comfortable beds and beautiful sheets!!A really lovely place to stay. I would highly recommend this place to other visitors to Wellington. The host, Andrew, was also very pleasant to deal with and answered any queries very promptly.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Wellington?
The average price for a rental in Wellington is $131 per night. This rental is $125 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Stunning self-contained hillside retreat with unsurpassed harbour views. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Stunning self-contained hillside retreat with unsurpassed harbour views pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Stunning self-contained hillside retreat with unsurpassed harbour views?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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