Dreenagh and Kevin have a delightful position with a beautiful view. The accomodation has a retro attic cottage feel about it. Comfy bed, good basic kitchen implements, cute little lounge. Access up lots of stairs on the hill then internal stairs I imagine is a little challenging if you do not have good mobility, and as a fit person was quite a slog with a large suitcase on arrival.
If you don’t have a car, uber and ola is scarce in the morning, (or couldn’t get even one available to take me to work) and found they reluctant to drive to this location in the evening. But the buses are regular at peak times. Make sure you have a Wellington travel card or NZ cash if you have to bus.
Everything was clean and tidy with some basic staples of food, shampoo etc and first aid in the cupboard. This is important as the nearest shop is quite a few km away. If you arrive at night or need something to eat in the morning, you’ll need to catch a bus or go for about a 45 min walk to get it. Washing machine a bonus for long stayers. If you are a light sleeper, nose carries from downstairs residence- conversations, walking around etc. are heard very clearly, particularly in the wee hours. Earplugs fix this though :)
But for holiday makers with transport, beautiful location, fishing, water sports and bush walks nearby.
Petone has a surprising number of good cafes and restaurants- try Caffiend on Jackson and Elizabeth for breakfast or Olí &Mi for dinner ( absolutely superb).