Hillside Haven - House & Unit • 16+ guests • Spa

This spacious 6 bed home is ultimate holidaying for large family & friend groups. Gorgeously decorated, expansive floor plan & stunning views of the harbour & surrounding rural landscape. Parents will love the large, fully insulated garage - the ultimate space for kids to hang while you enjoy some peace & tranquility. Wraparound elevated decks & essential Spa pool complete this beautiful holiday home.

This modern, two-storey home plus self-contained unit is really something special for holidaying with a large group. The main property has 4 bedrooms, plus sleeping accommodation in the insulated garage and 2.5 bathrooms. The separate back unit has a further 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The whole property can comfortably sleep 16 making it a perfect choice for large families or groups holidaying together. On request guest numbers can be extended to 18 with the use of an additional trundler bed in each dwelling.

In the main house you will be able to cook up a storm in the well-equipped, state-of-the-art kitchen. The splash-back feature window means you can still enjoy the fabulous outlook along with a glimpse of the Te Uku windmills. Dine inside or outside, this home has flexible options for all seasons and weather.

Upstairs also has a separate WC plus the expansive combined living, dining and kitchen area. With a relaxed beach vibe, the living areas are stylishly furnished and offer maximum comfort. The large floor to ceiling slider doors deliver a seamless indoor-outdoor flow while maximising the stunning vistas.

You will also find upstairs the super-king master bedroom with a luxurious ensuite, double wardrobe and built-in study nook.

Downstairs has two queen-size bedrooms plus a bunk room with 2x bunk beds that easily sleeps four. You’ll find another set of bunk beds (sleeping two) in the large, insulated garage. On request a trundler bed can also be made available in this insulated garage space.
This space also offers as an entertainment room, including a dart board, pool table, bean bags and a smart TV. A spacious, contemporary bathroom completes the downstairs indoor set-up.

The separate self-contained unit at the back of the property has 2 further bedrooms, one with a queen bed, the second bedroom with one set of bunk beds. On request a trundler bed can also be made available in the bunk room allowing the unit to accommodate up to 5 guests total. There is one bathroom with shower, vanity and toilet. Plus a full kitchen, living space with heat pump and tv, dining area, and an outdoor courtyard and lawn with an outdoor sofa. Please note that access to this unit is external to the main house.

For those that want to keep on top of their holiday laundry, the front house comes equipped with a family-sized washing machine and dryer plus the back unit has a euro style laundry behind a cavity slider in the kitchen.

And to keep those little ones (or adult ones) entertained outdoors, they can get involved in some Jumpflex trampoline action on the front lawn. In addition, there are two toddler swings for the little ones. There is also a heated outdoor shower to wash away sandy toes and for those that enjoy a spot of fishing, the outdoor space is complete with a purpose built filleting station.

All Groundswell Properties include: Linen, towels, toiletries (shampoo, body wash, soap), tea, coffee, milk, dishwashing liquid, dishwasher powder, laundry powder and gas for BBQ.

Plus exclusive Groundswell Property guest discounts with local Raglan Businesses - full details on our Groundswell Property website.

Guests will have access to the entire main house, back unit and associated outdoor areas.

We are available via phone, email or text and are happy to assist at all times.

Location matters when you`re on holiday, and this home is close to all local amenities. Raglan township is just a 5-minute drive away for your supermarket shopping, pick-me-up barista coffee or an ice-cream treat. Known for its arts and crafts, Raglan has plenty of boutique shops perfect for browsing, plus an excellent choice of eateries and cafes.

Lorenzen Bay is just a short stroll away and offers safe swimming, kayaking, sunbathing and family fun.

Raglan has something for everyone. And this house is ideally located to explore the local area.

Surfers will love the big waves at world-famous Manu Bay. Nearby Cox Bay and Lorenzen Bay are great spots for swimming, kayaking and body boarding or just relaxing in the sunshine. You may even get lucky and spot one of the orcas that regularly come to visit the bays.

Also on offer in Raglan is fantastic bushwalking, golf, mini putt and, of course, plenty of fishing.

The vibrant café and arts scene in Raglan township is just a short drive away. There’s a wealth of delicious dining options to choose from, along with specialist arts and crafts shops to explore. Also within easy reach are the supermarket and shopping facilities.

Do as much or as little as you want – the choice is yours. Raglan is a fantastic holiday destination any time of year.

Air Bnb rates include up to 16 guests. For any additional guests over 16 guests there will be an additional charge of $60/guest/night. Infants under 2 years old stay for free.

Sorry we are unable to host pets.

Please note there is no bathtub for little ones, but with two large, level entry showers, there is plenty of space for a toddler bath.

A baby gate is in place at the top of the stairs connecting to the lounge.

Access to the house is via a very steep driveway. This is concrete sealed and no problem for cars/Utes/SUV’s to use, but please be mindful of children if they have skateboards, bikes or scooters available.

There is off street parking for 4 vehicles on the driveway. If you are bringing more than 5 vehicles please let us know and we will advise the best place to park the additional vehicles. There is free street parking but it is located about 100m away from the property at the bottom of the steep driveway.

Sporting equipment can be stored in the lockable garage area.

Rubbish - an allowance has been made for 1x full blue rubbish bag. Additional rubbish must be taken with you or dropped at a local refuse disposal station (details in house info folder) or an additional charge of $25 per bag will be applied for disposal.

Recycling - an allowance for 1x full recycling bin has been made per stay. Additional recycling must be taken with you or an additional charge of $25 per box will be applied for disposal.

Electric Vehicle Charging- We are unable to accommodate electrical vehicle charging at the property, there is a fast charging station location around the town hall on Bow Street.

All linen and towels are included in the nightly rate.

Guest stays longer than 5 nights will be provided with additional bathroom linen for use during your stay.

For reservations longer than 10 days, on request, additional bed linen can be provided for you to change at your convenience. Our team will collect any dirty linen at a mutually agreed time.

All reservations include an end of stay cleaning fee. Sufficient cleaning products and equipment will be available at the property for use during your stay should you need it. We do not offer mid-stay cleaning services unless this has been pre-arranged at the time of booking and we have capacity in our cleaning schedule to book this in. All additional cleaning services including mid-stay bed making will incur additional costs.

We have a zero tolerance for unauthorised parties or events and you will be asked to vacate the property if there is reason for us to suspect guest misconduct.

Any personal belongings left behind have a minimum $20 return fee + courier bag/packaging cost (regardless of size). This is to cover travel and time to the post office + administration for the return payment.
Sorry but we are unable to host pets.

Strictly no smoking indoors. If you smoke outdoors, please do so responsibly and remove butts from the property on departure.

No more than the number of guests booked, to a maximum of 18. Additional charges will apply if you exceed the number booked.

Residential area - Noise curfew from 10pm to 9am.

Events are not allowed without prior arrangement. This includes birthday parties, hens/stag doos and wedding celebrations.

A BBQ is available for use during your stay. Please clean with the appropriate supplied cleaner after use. We reserve the right to charge for additional cleaning if the BBQ is found dirty.

Rubbish - an allowance has been made for 1x full blue rubbish bag. Additional rubbish must be taken with you or dropped at a local refuse disposal station (details in house info folder).

Recycling - an allowance for 1x full recycling bin has been made per stay. Additional recycling must be taken with you or an additional charge of $25 per box will be applied for disposal.

Electric Vehicle Charging- We are unable to accommodate electrical vehicle charging at the property, there is a fast charging station location around the town hall on Bow Street.

For any personal belonging/s that are left at the property, there is a $20 (regardless of size) minimum return fee + courier bag/packaging. This is to cover travel and time to the post office + administering the return money request.

Please note there is a motion sensored security camera at the entrance door. These devices are for the security of the property, but if there is reason to suspect misconduct from guests, the footage and data can be reviewed.