Top 13 Airbnb Vacation Rentals In Petone, Lower Hutt, New Zealand - Updated 2024

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Petone is a major suburb of Lower Hutt City and is nestled on the northern shores of the Wellington Harbour. It is an abode of an array of recreational activities and things to do such as rowing, golfing, shopping, walking, and boating. Petone’s popularly known for its handcrafted coffee roasters, fashion labels, craft beer, and more artisan products. Jackson Street is a must-visit when staying at Petone. It is known for excellent shopping and the best cafes and restaurants. For comfy accommodation and a homey experience, continue reading to find out more about the top Airbnb vacation rentals in Petone, Lower Hutt, New Zealand.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 07, 2024.

1. Cozy accommodation for couples near the beach (from USD 108)

Surrounded by the majestic Wellington Harbour, this cozy accommodation in Petone, New Zealand, is an ideal choice for couples. It is only a leisurely stroll away from the beach and the bustling Jackson Street.

This Lockwood-styled townhouse comes equipped with comfy beds for a restful night. The air-conditioned interior is also sufficiently heated which guarantees a warm stay all year round. Other modern amenities include an internet connection that lets you stay connected with folks back home and a well-appointed kitchen for fixing meals when hunger strikes. A dining table is also furnished for the guests to sit down together and enjoy a flavorful meal.

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Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand
2.01 km (1.3 mi) from Riddiford Gardens
74 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
Entire guesthouse 2 Beds 3 Guests 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 3

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the kitchen had everything we needed and the internet was good
great place to stay warm and comfortable
first the good: the space itself is comfortable
would definitely recommend this place it’s super cozy very comfortable bed and linen
Cleanliness:
lovely clean comfortable wee house
beautiful and clean lockwood town house
very comfortable clean townhouse
home was very clean and comfortable
had a great stay here - super clean + great location amazing clear communication from val
Host:
the host was excellent
great host very quick response and extremely helpful
communications with owner are easy and relaxed
val is a great host
place is lovely our staff enjoyed it
Location:
location is ideal within walking distance to everything
we loved the location
great location walking distance to all jackson street restaurants and bars
lovely house that was close to jackson street and within walking distance of restaurants and shops
great location as you can walk into jackson street but there's also a park if you are driving
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2. Big Harbourview (from USD 92)

You will find this family-friendly accommodation in Lower Hutt a short drive away from the center of New Zealand’s capital city, Wellington. Resting in the midst of a bustling neighborhood, it enjoys a great location.

The elegantly furnished interior has all the comforts of a home such as air-con, a TV, heaters, and WiFi. Business guests can go about a smooth day of meeting deadlines and staying on top of assignments in the workspace.

Out on the patio, guests can relish a delicious breakfast every morning before lounging on the sunbed and getting a nice tan.

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Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand
3.18 km (2.0 mi) from Riddiford Gardens
224 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
ENTIRE HOME 4 Beds 6 Guests 3 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 6

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
beautiful modern clean interior stunning view and really comfortable beds
we had a comfortable and enjoyable few days
comfortable beds and everything we needed to enjoy our stay
i stayed with my partner and 2 children and we found the place very comfortable
very spacious comfortable well equipped and even a portacot which was awesome
Cleanliness:
very clean & tidy & spacious
beautifully clean and tidy
very good stay nice and clean
the house is spacious comfortable clean and well-appointed
very clean tidy and modern furnishings
Host:
john was very accommodating and helpful
john was very helpful and responded to all my messages quickly well worth a stay
john is very friendly and we would highly recommend
great communication and very helpful hosts
Location:
great location with a short walk to petone train station
good location convenient to motorway to town
excellent place for being close to central wellington with great shops near by
great accommodation close to shops & restaurants
enjoyed the convenient location to restaurants and 15min drive to city center
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3. Fabulous vacation rental for 5 (from USD 119)

One of the best places to stay in Petone, Lower Hutt, this vacation rental is the perfect choice for a squad of five. The two bedrooms here are super spacious and have everything you would need for a delightful stay. It is centrally located to tons of mouth-watering cafes, great shopping, and bars. It has been recently renovated to perform action and is brimming with an array of amenities such as essentials, a dryer, washer, indoor fireplace, TV access, high-speed internet connection, free parking on premises, hairdryer and lots more, The beautiful garden is a great place to sit by and enjoy the pleasant moments of life!

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Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand
2.63 km (1.7 mi) from Riddiford Gardens
371 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
ENTIRE HOME 3 Beds 5 Guests 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 5

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the kitchen was brilliant and the rear deck a great relaxing space
the gas heater was fantastic as we were there in winter
she had the heater on warming the place for our arrival (plus delicious chocolate)
beds were super comfortable
the kitchen is modern and easy to use
Cleanliness:
clean and spacious house
very clean and comfortable
clean elegant and comfortable
clean tidy and modern home
it was sparkling clean and stylish
Host:
the host was wonderful
nicola is a great host
really thoughtful host who went the extra mile for our boys
very friendly and responsive host
fantastic host and accommodation can't rate high enough
Location:
super cute and a great location
this is a really cute place in a great location
wonderful house in a great location
great house in fantastic location
lovely cozy house and very close to the railway station
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4. Wonderful apartment for 2 close to the sea (from USD 61)

This place is the ideal accommodation for couples, solo adventurers, and business travellers. It overlooks the waterfront and offers some of the most mesmerising and enchanting sea views. The museum, artists gallery and the beach are in close proximity as well. Transportation is not an issue from here as the bus and train facilities are just around the corner. The apartment for rent in Petone is a complete value for money not only for its spectacular location but also for its excellent amenities. Some of the facilities provided here include sumptuous breakfast, air-conditioning, laptop-friendly workspace, and free street parking.

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Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand
2.43 km (1.6 mi) from Riddiford Gardens
248 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
Private room in loft 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
nice room with beautiful sea view
beautiful views comfortable living areas
fabulous views to relax and enjoy breakfast or in the evening
beautiful: bed linen views across the harbour
beautiful place gorgeous viewsamazing and comfortable stay
Cleanliness:
very clean and tidy
very clean tidy and homely
very comfortable clean & bright accommodation
it is very clean and comfortable and strikingly decorated
it is spotless (as is customary in nz from what i could tell) and easy to keep clean
Host:
lesley was a fantastic host
lesley is a superb host
hosts are both lovely welcoming people
very nice hosts - extremely helpful and attentive
lesley proved an excellent host and was most attentive to our needs throughout our stay
Location:
great location for exploring wellington
easy bus travel to wellington
great for a couple location great
close to shops restaurants and an easy bus ride into wellington if you don’t want to drive
great location right on the water front
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5. Beautiful vacation rental close to the beach (from USD 30)

Located on the beautiful Cuba Street, this fabulous apartment is fully-furnished and can easily accommodate two people. It has a brilliant location and is in proximity to the gorgeous Petone beach and the Queensgate Mall. The house is oozing with comfort and is indeed a very cozy place to stay. It has all the facilities you would need for a pleasant stay such as a well-stocked kitchenette, WiFi, TV, laptop-friendly workspace, essentials and free street parking.

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Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand
1.15 km (0.8 mi) from Riddiford Gardens
33 reviews   Wifi Available
PRIVATE ROOM IN HOME 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
very spacious room and lovely house
Cleanliness:
super clean and very stylish
clean and tidy and well presented
very clean and quiet awesome place and people
it’s warm and clean
they have a great taste it was so clean and tidy and just a lovely place to stay
Host:
lovely stay with lauren & joel they were really welcoming hosts
joel and lauren were good hosts
very comfortable home and welcoming host
joel and lauren's place was just as advertised they were very welcoming and extremely helpful in all respects
Location:
really satisfied great location lovely house and nice private room
great place to stay in the wellington area
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6. Cost-efficient and super comfortable apartment for 2 (from USD 31)

Located in proximity to Wellington’s Harbor beach, this gorgeous apartment is a pocket-friendly option for two. The Petone railway station is close by as well to explore the hidden gems of the city. This cottage looks beautiful with its wooden finish and quaint aura. The host is very welcoming and the check-in process is simplified as well. The back courtyard is the ideal place to relax and enjoy the setting sun. The amenities provided here include WiFi, air-conditioning, breakfast at no additional charge, dryer, laptop-friendly workspace, and a lot more to name.

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Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand
2.44 km (1.6 mi) from Riddiford Gardens
76 reviews   Wifi Available
Private room in bed and breakfast 2 Beds 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the beds are nicely made up and comfortable
the continental breakfast was perfect
Cleanliness:
a warm welcome and comfy and clean home with touches of africa
super clean and amazing host
her house is very comfortable and spotlessly clean
easy to find and nice and clean
clean and tidy and good location
Host:
great host was just like home
elaine was a lovely host
elaine is a wonderful host she makes you feel at home
she is the kindest of hosts and her hospitality is outstanding
elaine is an excellent host
Location:
great location in the middle of petone everything you need close by
amazing breakfast and very central location two minutes walk from shops and beach
great location especially for access to weltec and kensington street
nice spacious room in a great location
good place near the beach and the main street
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7. Elegant and spacious one-bedroom in Central Petone (from USD 53)

Airbnb has some of the best homestays for those who wish to experience something a little more different than the average hotel. Take Culham and Holly’s stunning Lower Hutt flat for two guests. The open space studio boasts midcentury modern interiors, with tasteful furniture and decors to highlight the space. Guests of two can enjoy a whole flat with a comfy couch in the living area, ample counter space in the kitchenette and cute functional bathroom decked with basic toiletries. Access to the kitchen, Wifi, free parking, hot water, and heating are other amenities the host offers in her homestay. This newly renovated space is self-contained and is situated in the center of Petone and just a short walking distance to Jackson Street shops, the most frequented bars and restaurants.

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Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand
2.32 km (1.5 mi) from Riddiford Gardens
41 reviews   Wifi Available
Entire guesthouse 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
a lot of essentials provided even had a heating blanket place was also very comfortable
had a great stay felt comfortable and safe neighbourhood stay
Cleanliness:
the sleep out is extremely clean and cutely decorated
great spot very clean and tidy my stay was awesome
great space was very inviting and everything was clean & tidy
overall a nice place to stay everything was clean and tidy and all basic needs were provided
fantastic location extremely clean and tidy and was well equipped for our needs
Host:
the hosts provided us a bottle of wine which was lovely
they are great hosts and i would recommend it to anyone
the hosts were friendly even offering us an umbrella for the rain
Location:
great location really nicely done studio
very nice place in a good central spot
culham and holly's place is a perfect place near to everything in petone
the cafes close by had good food
it had everything we needed and was a nice walking distance from town
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8. Excellent apartment for 3 with great amenities (from USD 56)

This two-bedroom apartment is the perfect choice for a gang of three people. It is located on the historic Jackson street and is the perfect combination of quaint and modern. The beach is in proximity from here as well, making this a centrally located place. The apartment is decorated very beautifully with exotic paintings and intricate designs. The beds are oozing with coziness and the entire house has a super comfortable aura to it. The apartment is brimming with facilities such as air-conditioning, washer, dryer, WiFi, laptop-friendly workspace, a kitchen to prepare sumptuous meals and free street parking.

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Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand
2.27 km (1.5 mi) from Riddiford Gardens
58 reviews   Wifi Available
ENTIRE RENTAL UNIT 2 Beds 3 Guests 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 3

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
it was very comfortable and had a lovely ambience
this is a spacious well set up quiet and comfortable apartment
Cleanliness:
clean quiet and spacious
great space clean and funky
the apartment was very clean and comfortable
the place was fun and clean and quiet
very clean everything you needed and a comfy bed
Host:
appreciate beat's help and host
beat is a great host
nice place and very nice host
beat was a wonderful host and gave us loads of helpful advice
beat was an excellent host
Location:
nice place close to everything
the location was ideal
great location and quirky decor adds to the character of this place
this place was perfectly suited to our needs
easy bus into wellington city too
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9. Fully-furnished apartment for 2

This spacious one-bedroom vacation rental can easily accommodate two people. It is ideal for couples, solo travellers and those travelling for business purposes. This apartment is clean and the check-in process is simplified as well. It is priced at a very affordable rate and provides an array of amenities for a pleasant stay. Some of the facilities at your disposal here include a well-stocked kitchen, WiFi, essentials, breakfast, laptop-friendly workspace, dryer and lots more!

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Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand
2.56 km (1.6 mi) from Riddiford Gardens
84 reviews  
Private room in house 0 Beds 1 Bedroom 1 Bathrooms
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the shower is great and the kitchenette is very convenient
thank you for the fresh flowers in the room every day
i stayed for a night the hosts are very welcoming wi fi is great and room is quite
the room was clean and a sink was provided in the room
accommodation is very clean and comfortable and great view over the harbour
Cleanliness:
comfortable and nice clean fresh linen on bed
nice warm clean and tidy room situated next to beautiful inner harbour beach
the room is big and clean heating is good kitchenette too
nice and clean with good hosts
clean tidy and great location
Host:
lesley and laurie were lovely hosts and we felt very at home
lesley and lawry are warm welcoming hosts
they were friendly and helpful
shower is shared with owner
lesley and laurie and great hosts very kind people
Location:
good location and good landlords
easy 15min drive to wellington cbd or catch a bus
location great on the petone foreshore
a relaxing place to stay in a great location
the house which is lovely is in a great location in petone
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10. Gorgeous and well-maintained apartment for 2

This super comfortable apartment is all you need to relax and unwind from the mundane routine. It has an ideal location and places such as the Petone beach, train station, and the Jackson street are easily accessible from here. The house is clean and the check-in procedure is extremely simplified as well. There are tons of great facilities at your disposal here including a washer, kitchen facility, hangers, dryer, internet facility, and a private living room.

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1.94 km (1.3 mi) from Riddiford Gardens
12 reviews  
Private room 2 Beds 2 Guests

11. Magnificent and super comfortable villa

This super charming villa is located in the heart of Petone and is the perfect choice for two people. It looks chic and is adorned with the best of amenities to ensure you have the most comfortable stay. The hosts are extremely hospitable and will be ready to help you at any given time. This apartment is brimming with the best of amenities such as a kitchen facility, TV access, internet access, hairdryer, washer, iron, heating facility, and free street parking.

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Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand
2.6 km (1.7 mi) from Riddiford Gardens
31 reviews  
Private room in house 1 Bed 1 Bedroom 1 Bathrooms

12. Value-for-money apartment for 2

This cost-effective apartment is the go-to accommodation for two. This house is decorated very intricately and looks spectacular with diverse colours splashed all around. It is located in proximity to tons of lip-smacking cafes, bars, beaches, parks, and transportation. Situated in the heart of Jackson Street, this area is continuously bubbling with liveliness an activity all year round. Not to forget, there are tons of amenities offered here as well such as free parking on premises, breakfast at no additional charge, WiFi, hairdryer, and a lot more.

Stayed at this property?
Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand
2.01 km (1.3 mi) from Riddiford Gardens
56 reviews  
Private room in house 1 Bed 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
nice comfortable room two lovely dogs
great room great bed great breakfast debi thanks you
Cleanliness:
house was so clean
it was clean everywhere and we could cook in her kitchen
the house is very clean and in a quiet neighborhood so we had a relaxing stay
excellent place to stay in the hutt house is secure and nice and the room was sufficient and clean
Host:
debi is a great host
host debi is very friendly
debi is really friendly and caring
would recommend everybody debi as their host
great communicator friendly and helpful host
Location:
the location was central to petone ideal for what i needed
loved the charming house in the perfect location for us
quiet lovely place to stay close to the weltec
debi's house is a perfect place near to the city center and public transports
beautiful room good location and bed was very comfortable
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13. Super cozy apartment with great facilities (from USD 44)

This beautiful apartment is located in the heart of Petone and is an ideal vacation rental for two. It is close to some of the best cafes in town and transportation as well. This cozy little cottage is oozing with comfort and is a complete value for money. It has everything you would need right from a well-stocked kitchenette to essentials. It is a paradise for pet lovers as they would be warmly greeted by the adorable Golden Labrador here. Besides these perks, there are tons of other amenities here such as hairdryer, washer, high-speed internet, free street parking, TV access, iron and lots more.

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Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand
2.17 km (1.4 mi) from Riddiford Gardens
60 reviews   Wifi Available
Private room in guest suite 1 Bed 1 Guest 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 1

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the wifi works great
really great space had everything we could need - tea coffee biscuits tv fridge etc
it was warm and the bed was extra comfortable
the bed was comfy and the kettle and toaster were of good quality
we made use of the main kitchen in evenings for cooking which was really useful
Cleanliness:
very comfortable and clean
a very comfortable and clean place
everything was nice and clean
a great place in a great spot very comfortable and clean
the bathroom was brand new and super clean
Host:
anna & mark were friendly hosts and the cabin had everything we needed
thanks for being a great host
anna and her husband are very helpful
anna was really kind and helped us with everything
the hosts were accomadating and friendly including the dog
Location:
great location for being away from the city centre and yet close enough for adventures
great place to stay excellent location
really cosy cabin nice and close to weltec
near to all transport and around the corner from a popular street
the best thing about this was the location
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The shoppers paradise!

Petone’s Jackson Street is an absolute must-visit as it has some of the best stores and the most lip-smacking eateries. It is an ideal place for a quick getaway and rest assured, one would come back completely refreshed and rejuvenated.

Should you also decide to venture out further into the neighboring area, there are plenty of comfy Airbnb vacation rentals in Porirua as well, which is only a short drive away.

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