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THE BARRACKS – THE OLD MT COOK POLICE STATION Pet friendly, free parking 4 cars

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Wellington, Wellington
  • Place, Massey University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Wellington Central Business District
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Basin Reserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the area

Wellington

With a stay at this vacation home in Wellington (Mount Cook), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Te Papa and 8 minutes from Interislander Ferry Terminal. .This vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Massey University and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from National War Memorial.

What's nearby

  • Massey University - 3 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wellington Central Business District - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Basin Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cuba Street Mall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Courtenay Place - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Wellington Kaiwharawhara Station - 7 min drive
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cube Bakery Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Raglan Roast Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

THE BARRACKS – THE OLD MT COOK POLICE STATION Pet friendly, free parking 4 cars

The Barracks are located just a few minutes away from some of the best cafes, bars and venues in Wellington, not to mention the Basin Reserve and Oriental Beach. It faces right out on to our wonderful Pukeahu War Memorial Park, so wander around and soak up the history and atmosphere of this part of the city. Public transport stops just outside our doors, making for easy getting around town. The Barracks has been lovingly renovated and seismically upgraded to provide comfort and easy living for your stay. Make yourself at home and enjoy some of the things which make Wellington such an exciting destination.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated 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

THE BARRACKS – THE OLD MT COOK POLICE STATION Pet friendly, free parking 4 cars Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kate D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Huge, clean, nice historic features and excellent location. Hosts very agreeable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micheala B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We absolutely loved our stay here, beautiful property, easy clear instructions on how to open gates open doors, etc. We stayed 4 nights, huge bedrooms comfortable beds, loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay in a historic building in the heart of Wellington

Beautiful inviting property with lovely bedrooms spacious bathrooms large kitchen and comfortable sitting room. Could walk to most places and restaurants in the area were fantastic.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerryn F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sami G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bridal shower

We travelled from out of town, incredible house for 7 ladies to stay. We felt like queens, walking distance to CBD which was perfect for our brunch, activities and evening drinks at the local eateries. Highly recommend. Will definitely be coming back with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ideal Group Accommodation

Perfect for a group get together, excellent kitchen and dining room for self catering and close to town for meals out.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024