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The Orange Lodge - Petone - Wellington - Broadband

The Orange Lodge - Petone - Wellington - Broadband

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Orange Lodge - Former "Court" of the Ancient Order of Foresters.
Entrance lobby from Buick Street
Lobby
Living space
Kitchen

Overview of The Orange Lodge - Petone - Wellington - Broadband

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

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Petone, Lower Hutt
  • Popular LocationPetone Foreshore7 min walk
  • Popular LocationInterislander Ferry Terminal10 min drive
  • Popular LocationTe Papa12 min drive
  • AirportWellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)28 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Master Bedroom

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The Orange Lodge - Petone - Wellington - Broadband

Come and enjoy the peace and privacy of this comfortable holiday home. With heritage status and history as a former Forester's meeting place, 'The Orange Lodge' offers a unique experience. Thick walls and high windows provide a tranquil atmosphere and truly a place to relax and unwind. The hall, with original rimu flooring and timber panelling, now forms a grand open plan living space. A well-equipped kitchen (6 burner Smeg oven and hob), sumptuous bathroom, 2 separate double bedrooms upstairs and 1 double downstairs will make yours a stay to relish.

Single park in the courtyard or ample free street parking

As for location, it doesn't get much handier than this. The Lodge sits round the corner from Petone's vibrant Jackson street. Highlights include colourful shops, cafes, bars, restaurants, galleries and boutique lighthouse cinema. Two large supermarkets, Shandon golf course and Wel Tec are also within walking distance.

The beach with safe swimming or for evening sunset views across the Harbour is a 5 minute walk away. The Hutt river trail is just down the road. 15 minutes by bus, train or car will take you to Wellington city, ferries, museums, botanic garden, shops and Westpac stadium. Alternatively 10 minutes by bus or car to Lower Hutt city and Queensgate Mall. Seaview marina provides local boat storage and launching.

Following bus routes are available on Jackson St, 3 minute walk:

- To Wellington City - Nos 81, 83, 84, 85X (all these buses connect at Wellington Railway Station for Airport Flyer (surcharge applies)
- To Petone Railway Station - Nos 81, 83, 84, 85X, 110
- To Queensgate (Lower Hutt CBD) - Nos 83, 110, 154
- To Eastbourne - 81, 83, 85X

Petone Railway Station is 1.3 kms walk with direct trains to Wellington CBD, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt and the Wairarapa.

Ava Railway Station is 1.5 kms walk with direct trains to Wellington CBD, Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt .

Bus and Train timetables available at: https://www.metlink.org.nz/

Special conditions:

Smoking allowed outside only. Parents with small children should be aware of wooden stairs to access upstairs bedrooms.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$40.00 per stay); Linen (included);

Property manager

Vickie and Daran
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Living area
Perfect location - everything at your fingertips!
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
10.0 out of 10, (33 reviews)
Perfect location - everything at your fingertips!

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Has two flights of wooden stairs

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Lower Hutt

Located by the sea, this vacation home is in Petone, a neighborhood in Lower Hutt. Te Papa and Dowse Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Interislander Ferry Terminal and Wellington City Walkways. Consider The Opera House for a night out or Wellington Cenotaph if you're traveling with kids. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Petone, Lower Hutt

What's nearby

  • Petone Foreshore - 7 min walk
  • Queensgate Shopping Centre - 4 min drive
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive
  • Sky Stadium - 10 min drive
  • Te Papa - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Lower Hutt Petone Station - 15 min walk
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • House of Good Fortune - 10 min walk
  • The Butcher and Brewer - 5 min walk
  • Lone Star Cafe & Bar - 1 min walk
  • Light House Cinema - 4 min walk
  • Soprano Italian Caffe - 4 min walk

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Derek G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique accommodation in quiet street ideal for families / groups.
Loved the historical ambience of the building, and the modern conveniences incorporated in period style. Comfortable beds and plentiful kitchen-ware and linen available to use. Surprised by the lack of actual wine glasses so we used tumblers and beer handles! An expresso machine would have topped it off!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tangaroa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay
I stayed here with my groomsmen over a period of 3 days and we absolutely loved it, the place was beautiful and furnishings fit in so well. Communication between us and the host was so easy and they even came to unlock the door for us when we locked the keys inside on accident. 10/10 would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grandeur
Our group, three fathers supporting sons at a local sports tournament, had a very comfortable stay. Plenty of resources handy - many eateries within walking distance. The hosts are very responsive to any questions asked.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

John W.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Petone
Poor, used for storage of owners redundant, unused property. 37 old mugs, 1 wine glass in a wine producing county.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Comfortable and enjoyable. Owners have provided every amenity. Well done.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Vickie and Daran

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We live in Wellington with our two teenage/adult children and samoyed dog. Work in Wellington City.

Why they chose this property

We were attracted by the properties' history - constructed for the Ancient Order of Foresters - The Ancient Order of Foresters is one of the oldest friendly societies, with its origins in Yorkshire in the 1790s. Philanthropy and virtue featured prominently in the principles and ritual of the Society. ‘The object of Forestry is to unite the virtuous and good in all sects and denominations of man in the sacred bonds of brotherhood so that while wandering through the Forest of this World they may render mutual aid and assistance to each other’. Like Freemasonry it was open to anyone believing in a Creator. Just as its lodges were called Courts, the officers of the society used the titles of officials of the medieval forest courts, such as Ranger and Woodward. However, the order blended this mediaeval idea with the notion of Adam as the first Forester. In the late 19th Century Forestry spread over the world, particularly to the British colonies but also to the USA. In 1892 a proposal was put forward to open the Foresters to women by allowing the formation of female Courts. This resulted in an alteration to the emblem of the order to include the figure of a female forester.

The Lodge was used for many years as the local community hall - meetings, ballet lessons, parties, before being lovingly renovated into a home.

What makes this property unique

Warm
Unlimited Wi-fi (ultra fast broadband).
Close to Jackson St shops and cafes
Playground around the corner
A short walk to beach, museum and McKenzie Pool.
Good public transport access
Plenty of on-street parking.
All amenities on ground floor.

Languages:

English

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