Joy and Martin are very warm people who will go the extra mile to make you feel at home. Breakfast is superb and makes a great start of the day (thanks for the homemade muffins). Bus connections are nearby and if you like walking, the funky restaurants and pubs in Newtown are only a half hour away. At clear days... More

Home from Home Stay is cozy, charming, and has a fantastic view of the hills of Island Bay. Joy and Martin couldn't be more lovely, and they had great suggestions about sites and restaurants. Easy walk down to the bus and very easy ride into central Wellington. As a solo traveler, I felt very well cared for and very welcomed.

We had a lovely stay with Joy and Martin in their beautiful home in Island Bay; they are welcoming and helpful hosts and the breakfast was delicious; their home is immaculate, modern and comfortable and with splendid views; we would certainly recommend them to anyone coming to Wellington. Perhaps next time, we would get a car whilst there as the... More

Just finished a 5 night stay here. This is a beautiful home overlooking Islands Bay, a suburb of Wellington only 10 minutes from the harbor and city center. The view is everything the photos show. Our hosts, Joy and Martin made us feel like family. Both are a wealth of info on what to see and do with good tips... More

When we arrive at B&B Home from Home Stay, located up the hill in Island Bay, we discover why they call it »Windy Wellington«. The bathroom is clean, but our room is small, smells musty, and is cheek by jowl with the hosts’ bedroom. The website is packed with fabulous images showing the living room, kitchen, and balcony with sea... More

This really is a "Home from Home". We stayed with Joy and Martin for two nights during our recent holiday in New Zealand. It was far and away the nicest B&B we found in either island. Joy and Martin were excellent hosts and their suggestions for trips in and out of the city were bang on. Downtown is a short... More

My friend and I spent two nights at Joy and Martin's home and had a great experience. The home is lovely with a fantastic view down the mountain to the sea. We stayed in the twin room and had a private bath. The beds were very comfortable. There was parking for our car. The location is good and we walked... More

Beautiful newly renovated property a couple of miles from Wellington centre (there is a bus nearby or taxis into town cost around NZ $23). If you have a car there is parking. Martin and Joy are lovely, friendly hosts who are happy to share their house with you. Use of lounge, kitchen, etc. Bedroom is nice and tidy and "as-new"... More

After our first week of travel, my wife and I began to feel frazzled living out of a suitcase. After our stay with Martin and Joy we felt refreshed and ready to continue our trip. It really did feel homey and relaxed. I agree with other reviewers that they know how to make you feel at home while giving you... More