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Maddie's Homestay

Vacation home in Wellington with kitchen and balcony

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, toilet paper
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Experience the tranquil atmosphere of Maddie's homestay in Khandallah, just 10 minutes to Wellington city. Enjoy your stay with great access to parks and public transportation, a luxurious claw foot bath, well-equipped kitchen and off-road parking spots.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

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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.

Maddie's Homestay

Maddie's homestay is a private and spacious character house, based in Khandallah just 10 minutes to the CBD. It gives you great access to Wellington city, with suburban peace and quiet.

Includes 2 double bedrooms (one with en suite), one small single bedroom, a separate main bathroom with a luxurious claw foot bath, open plan lounge & dining and well-equipped kitchen.

There are two off-road parking spots and it is located within easy walking distance to the train and bus stops.

Khandallah is one of Wellington's most sought after suburbs, due to its many parks, proximity to the city and access to North Wellington and the Wairarapa.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains

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

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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

Property is also known as

Maddie's Homestay Wellington
Maddie's Homestay Private vacation home
Maddie's Homestay Private vacation home Wellington

About the neighborhood

Map
Wellington, Wellington

What's nearby

  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Sky Stadium - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Wellington Central Business District - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Cuba Street Mall - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Te Papa - 6 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Wellington Box Hill Station - 6 min walk
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mojo Summit - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Eat Right Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Espresso Ninja - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Thorndon Hotel - by Rydges - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mezzanine Lounge - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Maddie's Homestay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Maddie's Homestay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Maddie's Homestay?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Maddie's Homestay located?

Located in Khandallah, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Waiohine Gorge, Interislander Ferry Terminal, and Katherine Mansfield Memorial Park. Otari-Wilton’s Bush and National Library are also within 3 mi (5 km). Wellington Box Hill Station is 6 minutes by foot and Wellington Simla Crescent Station is 7 minutes.

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Reviews

Maddie's Homestay Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maddie’s retreat is well presented, well-appointed and highly recommended.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Easy place to stay that suited our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Easy location to access, and house was as expected. Great for family to chill after a day out
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susie G.

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

Wonderful Khandallah accommodation

Excellent accommodation for our family get together. Very spacious and extremely helpful host
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark O., Christchurch

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

Good place

Pleasant, sunny and quiet…we liked it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely house in good location - public transport readily available, and shops nearby.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

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

Beautiful house, responsive host

We loved staying at Maddie's homestay. The house is beautiful, it was clean, and Maddie was responsive when we reached out to her. The house is close to a bus stop and a very walkable distance to a decent grocery store. We'd stay here again if/when in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

shane w.

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

Perfect Wellington Weekend

We were thoroughly impressed with this property and the location, and highly recommend it to anyone looking to enjoy a stay in Wellington. It was a real treat to stay here and we’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

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

Ideal respite with AMAZING host

BEAUTIFUL property with very comfortable beds Ideal location in a wonderful neighbourhood Maddie works hard (and succeeds) to make your stay both comfortable and enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
An excellent place to stay! Very clean and very well equipped. Spacious with a very cute backyard seating area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Sensational homestay!!

We loved everything about this beautiful home! Spacious, bright and airy, clean, extremely attractive and comfortable! Our favorite place on our vacation to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcelis V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mick van Bemmel

Enjoyed great place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dixie A.

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

Quiet neighbourhood close to town.

Really enjoyed the quiet peaceful area. With town an easy 13mins away. Would definitely choose to stay here again. Very warm and comfortable. Thank you for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

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

Perfect place in Wellington

My family of 5 stayed at this beautiful place. It was absolutely perfect. Maddie had the house warm on a cold winters day, she also made fruit loaf which was a beautiful touch and very much appreciated, she even had milk and butter in the fridge. This was such a nice thing to do as we were in a hurry to get inside get changed to go off to an event we had booked for. I was able to have a cuppa with the yummy fruit loaf. There was absolutely nothing wrong with this place. I definitely would come back again. Thank you Maddie for a lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R., Country Victoria

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

4 old Aussies on tour

Great house really enjoyed all the spaces Loved back patio area lovely sun spot
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola Y.

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

Great Property

Great property to stay at, close to train station to get into CBD and nice neighbourhood. Thanks for making check in so easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott A.

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

Restful Stay in Wellington

It was a joy to stay at this location - it was clean, quiet, and beautiful. The location is great as it is close to shops and a very easy drive to downtown Wellington. We found it had everything we needed and more, not to mention that it was very well kept and clean. I would certainly recommend this to any others looking for a lovely respite in Wellington.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

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

WOW weekend

Great place to stay. Very tidy and clean with comfortable beds. Very convinient to train stations and quick access to the city. Maddie was great at communicating, met us when we arrived and when we left. Would diffenently use this listing again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

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

Adorable Home

Very clean and a lot of space. Perfect location. Just a few minutes walk to a tavern, bakery, market and a short bus ride to the city center. WE LOVED THIS PLACE
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan L.

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

Just right

Great spot to catch up with friends before a birthday elsewhere, kitchen fully equiped for dinner etc, enjoyed the other facilities and the local area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Mary U.

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

Gerry & Mary

The house was very nice. Maddie met us upon our arrival and was very welcoming. My only complaint was that it wasn’t disclosed the oven was not working. It was Easter and I had a plan to cook. Fortunately I am an experienced cook and was able to improvise.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

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

Cute house!

Loved the house, but the driveway was kind of hard to get into. We got confused and went to the wrong one at first. Recommend better instructions on getting into the driveway. Maddie was an excellent host and the house is great! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tony C., Melbourne, Australia

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

Old Charm Accomodation

Comfortable old and charming home. Located in quite a hilly area requiring negotiation of narrow streets with cars parked on both sides, had to take a lot of care as at times there was only enough room for one vehicle to pass through. House was comfortable and clean with all required facilities. Internet modem was located in one of the main bedrooms on a stand beside the bed, which was a little annoying when sleeping due to continuous flashing lights, trade off was the internet speed was really good. To access the property there's a few stairs to negotiate which can make it a bit difficult for carrying heavy luggage and for anyone with mobility issues. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham V.

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

Wedding Stay

We travelled south to Wellington for our daughters wedding. I had some health issues and could not attend. Maddie was very understanding about the issues. My son and wife stayed. They loved the accommodation. Ver up market and met their needs perfectly.. On the Sunday after the wedding they held a small family get together which was very successful. A major thanks to Maddie for working with us. I want to come down to Wellington and stay again. Meet maddie thank her and enjoy what my family did. Overall a strong yes great, repeat booking, what more to say. Thank You!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

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

Short stay in Wellington

We were 2 couples in our 60s travelling around NZ. Maddies home stay was very comfortable with all you could need. The washing machine and dryer was appreciated after driving around the North Island for some days. Beds were very comfortable, two bathrooms were great. Very winding steep roads to drive into town, but short drive to lots of great restaurants and tourist locations. Booking and communication were very easy, would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022