WaveCatcher Whale Bay Surf Studio Flat

10

Exceptional

0+ bathroomsSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Sea view

Explore the area

Waikato District, Raglan

Whale Bay4 min walk
Manu Bay Nature Reserve7 min walk
Ngarunui Beach6 min drive
Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)67 min drive

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

studio bedroom

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom with shower

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

This studio flat is a surfer's dream in Whale Bay with the famous Indicators and Manu Bay surf breaks at your doorstep. Beautifully presented with a rustic and quirky theme, tucked away in a tropical garden with views of the ocean peeking through the trees. Situated below the main house, with its own private entrance and spacious outdoor courtyard. A peaceful haven to relax and unwind.

An ideal place for a surf trip, romantic getaway or writer’s retreat, the interior has been designed with an eclectic decor and bright, quirky art. The kitchen has a gas cooker, a microwave, toaster, kettle, coffee plunger, pots and pans and all the utensils you might need to create a post-surf feast or romantic dinner. There is a good size fridge/freezer. The bathroom is spacious and light with a shower and a washing machine and is surrounded by native bush for your privacy. You can choose to dine inside or outside and the courtyard is equipped with a portable barbecue and storage for surf boards. Fresh linen, soaps and shampoo are all provided. The garden is lush and tropical and filled with the sound of the ocean waves and native birds which surrounds your private space and our resident Moreporks often visit at night.

The night sky is incredible and worth staying up to enjoy a clear view of the stars. The studio is a 10-15 minute drive from the Raglan township which is a lovely escape from the summer crowds.
Whale Bay Reserve is a two minute stroll to check the surf and the famous Indicators and Outsides is a 5 minutes walk over the rocks with Manu Bay a 7 minute walk up the road. Ruapuke beach is a 25 minute drive around the mountain, a perfect spot to watch the sunset.

Fresh linen, soaps and shampoo are all provided.

Wifi is provided - for incoming and outgoing calls please switch on 'wifi calling' as its difficult to get a signal in this patch.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

The property is on bore water.
I am always mindful of water usage.
Whale Bay is a peaceful and quiet area, good for relaxing or surfing. Residents tend to be quiet and private people who enjoy the tranquillity of this alternative lifestyle. I live upstairs in the main house and am happy to assist where necessary.
The whole property is smoke-free - please smoke off the property.

Extras: Cleaning (NZ$ 80 per stay) Linen (included) - extra bedding available.

Property manager

Deborah Attard-Manche

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Sea view

Barbecue grill

Hot tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Raglan

Located in Raglan, this apartment is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Manu Bay Nature Reserve and Whale Bay, while Raglan & District Museum and Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain climbing.

Waikato District, Raglan

What's nearby

Whale Bay - 4 min walk
Manu Bay Nature Reserve - 7 min walk
Ngarunui Beach - 6 min drive
Raglan & District Museum - 8 min drive
Raglan Golf Club - 8 min drive

Getting around

Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

Orca Restaurant and Bar - 8 min drive
Raglan Club Inc - 8 min drive
Isobar Raglan - 8 min drive
George's Beach Club - 9 min drive
Indi - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is WaveCatcher Whale Bay Surf Studio Flat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at WaveCatcher Whale Bay Surf Studio Flat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WaveCatcher Whale Bay Surf Studio Flat?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is WaveCatcher Whale Bay Surf Studio Flat located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Whale Bay and Manu Bay Nature Reserve. Ngarunui Beach and Mount Karioi are also within 6 miles (10 km).

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dean W.

3 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabolous spot

Is an amazing place to stay. Easy to walk and enjoy nearby Whale Bay. To hear the roar of the ocean from the place makes it special. And a great host

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

brenna d.

15 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

By the sea

Cute covered area to sit even when raining and listen to sea

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa V.

10 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

We spent 4 nights with my partner and really enjoyed it, the location is great, the house is great, it can get a bit dark inside during the day but on a sunny/hot day you will love it :)

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan N.

9 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Six night stay in Feb 2021

My wife and I had a very enjoyable and restful five day stay at Deborah's comfortable and quirky studio flat. The surrounding garden is protected and has a tropical feel which we liked a lot. Being a surfer, the location couldn't be better. Deborah was a great host, being very relaxed, friendly and helpful. We have no hesitation in recommending this great spot to others. Jonathan & Carol

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

dean l.

20 Jan 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We'll be back!

Beautiful location and the actual studio well planned out and equipped. We look forward to returning, thank you Deb.

About the host

Hosted by Deborah Attard-Manche

I have worked in the holistic wellbeing field for 30 years mostly as a Cranial Osteopath. I am almost retired!
I am fun loving and adore colourful things. I love collecting art and love eating out and cooking scrumptious food.
I do love animals and have rescued many over the years. I am presently without any pets. I recently returned to Raglan after being away for 2 1\2 years as I have been looking after my parents in Malta and shall be returning there in a few months.
I love walking and doing yoga, travelling to Europe and spending time with my friends and family. I love being creative and dreaming up new ideas. I enjoy a good laugh - and not taking life too seriously.
I would love to welcome you to my my little piece of Raglan Paradise.

Why they chose this property

This property was the original bach in Whale Bay and the Norfolk Pine in front of the main house was a Christmas tree in the 50's! I love living close to the Raglan township but love also being away from all the crowds. This property has its own magic with its lush and tropical garden and the wonderful Norfolk pine tree that provides a canopy of shade and a home for many birds. We have Karioi mountain behind us and in front of the property is the Tasman sea so there is always the sound of the waves. It's a 2 minute walk to Whale Bay Reserve where you can sit and watch the surfers. It's a slow 10 minutes walk to Manu Bay where you can swim off the boat ramp. It's 5 minutes over the rocks to the Lagoon where you can swim or surf. If you drive there are many walks around here - 7 minutes to the main beach Ngaranui where you can walk, swim or surf. 8 minutes to Bush Park Wainui which is a lovely shaded bush walk. 25 minutes to Ruapuke beach where you can walk, swim or surf - be careful here as there are rogue rips and you need to be a good surfer as there are no surf life guards on this beach.

What makes this property unique

Its a tropical paradise set amongst beautiful trees, flowers and fauna with beautiful bird song from the native birds and the constant roar of the ocean waves in the background which lull me to sleep.
Its only 10-15 minutes drive to Raglan town with its bohemian vibe, local eateries, cafes and creative shops and I love being next to the Ocean, with sea views from the main house but also although more restricted in the studio flat you can see the sea and hear the roar of the waves day and night - the louder the better! The sound of the native birds is beautiful by day and at night we often hear the Morepork/Ruru owls. Its got its own microclimate and is mostly sheltered from the wind - it's a very private space hidden from the road.

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