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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Laundry room
Barbecue grill
Deck or patio
Internet access
Explore the area
Raglan, Raglan
Raglan & District Museum
Place, Raglan & District Museum
11 min walk
Old School Arts Centre
Place, Old School Arts Centre
13 min walk
Raglan Golf Club
Place, Raglan Golf Club
2 min drive
Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
Airport, Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
51 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Living room
1 Double Futon
Master suite
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
A Town Escape - Bush/water views
Town Escape is a quiet relaxing accommodation with enjoyable water views through a canopy of native bush and surrounded by gardens. A private apartment under an existing dwelling. This unique property gives you the feeling of rural life while still being right in town. As you drive down the shared driveway to the guest parking you'll enter a sustainable organic garden and orchard that has a variety of fruit and citrus trees. Large glass surrounds maximizes the views to be found in the bush reserve and garden. The large deck surrounding the apartment also offers a serene outdoor dining area. On main route to surf beaches only 10 mins away or park up your car and have a scenic walk to cafes and beaches 5-10 mins. away. Immediately behind us is the track that traverses the Kaitoke Estuary. Great for fitness or to view the scenery or marvel at the bird and estuary life. After a day out either at our beautiful beaches or exploring the region's, many adventures relax in the peaceful environment of this apartment. The property has a security camera for the purpose of maintaining the security of the property and the guests. Special conditions: * Guests are to provide own linen, which would be a set of sheets and bath towels. However, If this is not suitable there is linen hire available at $25.00.
Shared driveway. Off-street parking available. Please park in designated area. A cleaning fee of $25.00 is required.
Extras: NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;
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Bed linen and towels to be provided by guests. However if an International traveller where this is impossible linen hireage available at $25.
Important information
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Property # 20032500
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Raglan
Located in Raglan, this apartment is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Maketu Marae and Ngarauwahia War Memorial are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Manu Bay Nature Reserve and Ngarunui Beach. Old School Arts Centre and Waingaro Hot Springs are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and mountain biking.
How much does it cost to stay at A Town Escape - Bush/water views?
As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Town Escape - Bush/water views on 24 May 2026 start from £79, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at A Town Escape - Bush/water views?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at A Town Escape - Bush/water views?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at A Town Escape - Bush/water views?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is A Town Escape - Bush/water views located?
Located in the heart of Raglan, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Old School Arts Centre and Raglan & District Museum. Raglan Golf Club and Ngarunui Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great place to stay, we thoroughly enjoyed our weekend. Sue was really accommodating allowing us to drop bags early, and was also super lovely to chat to. Highly recommended, we would go again.
Leanne R.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2025
It was lovely to have met you both. Very pleased you enjoyed your stay at Town Escape. Would always welcome you back, such wonderful guests!
Sue was absolutely wonderful as the host. The bush clad setting with sea peeps is fabulous, so very quiet. The accommodation is very clean and spacious with all amenities provided We had a good night's sleep in the comfortable bed. Highly recommended 5
Great place to stay , very clean and has all you need for an enjoyable stay. So nice to be surrounded by bush and garden with a peek of the sea through the trees . We were greeted on arrival by Sue who made us feel very welcome.
Kay D.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thanks Kay. I’m so pleased you enjoyed the apartment and gardens of Town Escape. Very kind and thoughtful comments! Such a lovely couple.
Surrounded by native bush, the location is beautiful, peaceful and tranquil. Lovely and tidy unit. Spacious kitchen. We loved sitting on the deck in the sun, enjoying a wine while looking at the view. Sue was very welcoming and a fantastic host. Thanks for having us Sue.
Sally S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2026
Thank you for such a lovely response to Town Escape. Ditto on having you as guests. Would always welcome you back. All the best, Sue
We had a great stay, it was a beautiful setting. We wish we could have stayed longer. Great views, and lovely outside areas so sit at. Inside was perfect, with a well equiped kitchen for our own meals. Thank you
PAULA W.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thank you Paula for your review. You were fantastic guests and would welcome you back anytime!!
Very tidy and private place. Great for an escape from the hussle and bussle. Perfect location, walking distance to town and estuary. Sue was the perfect host.
Sue A.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
What a lovely couple! Thank you for such kind words. I’m so pleased you found the apartment as you described it. Would love to see you back again! Thanks again for coming to Town Escape. Sue
Beautiful, relaxing, peaceful a great place to just get away
Was a amazing getaway to catch up with a good friend to relax and enjoy what this property had to offer If you just want to relax unwind this is the place to be the views and property are a amazing and you have everything there bbq oven gas hobs a chef’s dream place to be Thank you Sue you are a awesome host
Latisha R.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2025
Thank you for such an awesome review Latisha. It was great to have you two and would always be welcoming you back again. Kind regards, sue
Lovely and peacefull stay ,fresh flowers and fruit made our stay extra special .We are going to buy one of the plum trees they are so tasty .We look forward to coming back to Raglan one day
debi w.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
What a lovely couple! Totally respected and did an amazing job of taking care of Town Escape. Meticulous cleaning! Thank you and so pleased you enjoyed the unique area of the apartment. Happy to hear your planting that tree. It’s fail-safe! Ha. Would love to have you visit again anytime.
We had a beautiful stay at Sue’s property and Sue is a wonderful warm and welcoming host. Thanks to Sue and her beautiful and comfortable property, we had everything we needed and felt very relaxed. It was wonderful to meet Sue and she was so welcoming and kind, I highly recommend this place.
Sheena S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was lovely to have met you two. Thank you for your booking. 😊
My friend and I stayed at Sue's lovely home. We had the whole downstairs area to ourselves, which was spacious and surrounded by lush green plants with a glimpse out to the sea. The kitchen has everything you need and is well-kitted out. There was a great heater and lots of blankets for us to stay warm (we stayed in winter time). We loved the quiet area and how close it was to town- a 2-minute drive away. Would highly recommend staying in the sweet, idyllic home!
Emily V.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul 2025
Thank you Emily for such kind and descriptive words for Town Escape. It was a pleasure to have hosted you and your friend. I would welcome you back happily. Kindest regards sue
Really was a Garden of Eden - lovely Hostess - very subtle but engaging. Premises were spotless & had everything necessary to cover all our needs & was just a lovely, quiet, relaxing environment.We would have no hesitation in highly recommending this bache & it will be our go to place when next in Raglan.
Derek R.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2025
Thank you for such an outstanding review. It was such a pleasure to have met you two. Would welcome you back anytime. Thank you also for looking after my apartment so extremely well. All the best!
Didn't quite realize what a calm and beautiful retreat this rental was going to be. Access to the walking track and bush/garden views were just fab. Bed very comfortable. Had everything we needed (once we figured out how to turn the hot water on outside)
Carl W.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2024
Loved your comments.! Thank you, pleased you had a peaceful stay.
We had our reservations upon booking but boy were we wrong! This place is a real treasure, immaculately clean, extremely private and quiet and the host is fantastic. Although it's a few minutes walk out of the town centre, it never bothered us. The walk was welcomed and it made us slow down and relax into Raglan time!
Harley G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thank you Harley and Kim for such positive comments about Town Escape. We feel very fortunate to have such a quiet and secluded spot right in town. I’d welcome you back anytime and it was a pleasure to have met you. Kindest regards, sue
So grateful for the last minute booking, easy as. AWESOME host, AH-mazing accomodation inside and out, will definately stay there again if I'm ever in Raglan again. Totz loved the view from the deck, oh and the abundant peaceful garden and the walkway! a stones throw away through the garden. Loved this awesome lil paradise getaway. Kataraina xoxo
Kataraina H.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2024
Thank you Kataraina for your lovely comments. It was a pleasure meeting you. I appreciated your extra care for the apartment and your special prezzies left behind. Would always be welcome back to Town Escape!😊🌹
My partner and I were looking forward to a quiet, relaxing weekend away... this was the perfect place for that!We spent much of our time sitting in the comfy deck chairs gazing out at the water through the trees, listening to the birds.It was sheer bliss!Inside offered everything we needed... fully equipped kitchen, comfortable bed, hot shower, even Sky TV.Sue was an absolute delight... so friendly and helpfulWe would love to come back for another weekend retreat. It was absolutel
Lynnette N.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Feb 2025
What a wonderful review Lynette! Thank you, and you two were the perfect guests! It was a pleasure to have met you.