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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Petone, Lower Hutt
  • Petone Foreshore
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Te Papa
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

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

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

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

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

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lower Hutt

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Petone, a neighbourhood 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 Cable Car. Consider The Opera House for a night out or Wellington Cenotaph if you're travelling 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 nearby.
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Petone, Lower Hutt

What's nearby

  • Petone Foreshore - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Sky Stadium - 10 min drive - 11.9 km
  • TSB Bank Arena - 11 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Te Papa - 12 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪House of Good Fortune - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Soprano Italian Caffe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Golden Horse Takeaway - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lone Star Cafe & Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Light House Cinema - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Orange Lodge - Petone - Wellington - Broadband pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Orange Lodge - Petone - Wellington - Broadband?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Orange Lodge - Petone - Wellington - Broadband?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Orange Lodge - Petone - Wellington - Broadband?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Orange Lodge - Petone - Wellington - Broadband located?

This family-friendly Lower Hutt holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Petone Foreshore and Petone Beach Dog Exercise Zone. Queensgate Shopping Centre and Hutt City i-SITE Visitor Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km). Lower Hutt Petone Station is 15 minutes by foot and Lower Hutt Ava Station is 17 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 229 out of 276 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 276 reviews

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

Mikaela G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay
Was perfect for our needs, very clean and quiet!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garry B.

Little Gem
Excellent place to stay handy to cafes and restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Petone recommendation
Another great stay in this wonderful accommodation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So convenient and interesting
First class accommodation in one of Petone’s historic buildings. Very convenient access to cafes, restaurants, shops, beach and transport routes.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fran C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little getaway
We loved our stay. The property was clean and just as described. Great location for everything easy access to Wellington centre, eateries and supermarket. Highlight was the Tuis in the trees.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee E.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fay W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome unique place
Second time staying here. So close to everything you need in Petone and so easy to get to central Wellington for our event. Great communication from the hosts with everything we needed provided. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very convenient
We found the property very clean, well set up, and interesting to be living in part of Petone history. It was so convenient for all we wanted to do in Wellington. Our host was very friendly with clear and prompt communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Perfect Location
This was such a unique property and is in the perfect location! Just a short stroll to local shops, cafes and the water front. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay including learning about the history of the building. The hidden toy room under the stairs was a highlight for our two year old son. It had modern amenities and despite being a large open space we were able to heat the home easily. We would stay again next time we visit Petone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Nice property and we had a great stay
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

kerry w., Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Holiday
Had family visiting from the UK and we did a road trip of the North Island, loved our stay here just outside of the city with plenty options in petone for the evening meal. Lovely house with some History and a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Keld H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Golf tournament
The house was charming quiet and really close to the golf club. The only thing I found was the bed was to firm for my back other then that it was great
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Gary N., Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mrs
Great wee spot to chill and not far away from shops too.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mickey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Donna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable
Our staff enjoyed their staff and commented that the beds were comfortable and residence was clean and tidy. No off street parking for the large work van but it was safe!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fay W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique
Lovely unique property, handy to Petone’s main street and within easy reach of Lower Hutt and central Wellington. Very spacious house with an amazing feature staircase. Had everything we needed and comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kingston K., Waitara, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family weekend
We had a very enjoyable extended weekend stay with family members who hadn't been together for a while. The space was ideal for us to gather, very comfortable and warm.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

KRISTY G., Tauranga

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls weekend
Good facility's and close to everthing !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful
This was our second stay. We really enjoy our visits. The location, parking, ambience and facilities are all top notch. Very well equipped property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable place to stay
No one staying here can forget this historic old place combining all its golden kauri fittings with an efficient, modern well equipped bathroom and kitchen. We would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short stay
Excellent in all aspects
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

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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