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Whale Bay`s Surf Meca

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A spacious living area with a sofa and a dining table, a kitchen in the background, and large windows providing natural light. - Whale Bay`s Surf Meca (Raglan)
A coastal landscape with a beach, rocky terrain, and sparse vegetation. - Whale Bay`s Surf Meca (Raglan)
A bedroom with a bed, a painting of a sunset, and a view of a wooden deck and greenery outside. - Whale Bay`s Surf Meca (Raglan)
A modern living space with a dining area, kitchen, and a large window providing natural light. - Whale Bay`s Surf Meca (Raglan)
A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a large window providing natural light. - Whale Bay`s Surf Meca (Raglan)
Golfing on site, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Whale Bay`s Surf Meca. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like bicycling and kayaking at this vacation home. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms1722 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Whale Bay`s Surf Meca

  • This charming home is located in the highly sought after area of Whale Bay, just a short 2 minute walk to Raglan`s famous surf breaks, Whale Bay and Indicators. With 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this spacious one level home is perfect for families and groups of friends.

    Enjoy stunning sunsets from the large deck on the rooftop, which is easily accessible through French doors. For the avid surfers, the second bathroom is a wet room/bathroom, perfect for rinsing off after a day in the water, accessible from outside also.

    The property also features a fully fenced section, ideal for kids to play, and off-road parking. Please note that we only accommodate mature guests 35+ years and over, families, and extended groups of friends. This is not a party venue, out of respect for the neighbours.

    Please note the following requirements:
    - 2 night minimum stay
    - 3 night minimum stay over long weekends
    - 5 night minimum stay over the Christmas and New Year period
    - No parties or loud noise after 9 pm, out of respect for the neighbours
    - 72 hours notice of any changes to your initial arrival date
    - No pets allowed.

    For your convenience, a lockbox has been provided for easy check-in at your leisure.

    Whale Bay is a highly sought after area in Raglan, and a vehicle is recommended for your convenience. Please also note that there may be limited mobile coverage in this area, but internet is available for communication.

    Experience the best of Raglan from this charming and convenient home in Whale Bay. Book now for your perfect getaway.
    No charging of electric vehicles, please use charging stations provided in Raglan.

    We would prefer to accommodate mature guests 30+ years and over, families and/or extended friends. Please note the following: 2 night minimum stay 3 night minimum stay over Easter and Labour weekends 5 night minimum stay over New Year period (tariff rate over this peak time is based on full occupancy), please enquire No party house, please keep noise to a minimum after 9pm, respecting thy neighbours.

    Please note quotations are based on number of guests staying at property, no additional `visitors` or `additional guests` to stay without prior consent from property mananger.

    TERMS OF CONDITIONS

    Cancellation by OWNER/MANAGER:
    If, due to circumstances beyond our control, the property becomes unavailable or unfit for use, we will notify you as soon as possible and refund your money in full.

    Change of Dates:
    If you wish to change your dates and you are within the 5 day cancellation policy period, you must do so 72hrs PRIOR to your original arrival date in order to receive full refund. If less than 72hrs, we will not refund due to last minute change.

    Booking numbers:
    Your booking has been `accepted` with the stated number of guests as per your enquiry. Please note number of guests applies to full duration of your stay, we do not allow for additional guests/visitors at any given time whilst staying at holiday home unless you have notified property manager prior to your arrival. Failure to do so may result in immediate termination of your stay, should this clause be breached. Numbers are placed on properties to ensure that the facilities are not stressed and the said property can cope with number of guests. If you could also please confirm whether couples or singles if you require linen, as this helps preparation of bedding configuration. Please note the guest name stated on enquiry is the person solely responsible for making enquiries, following through with emails and may not be transferable to another person at any given time.

    Linen fee:
    A $25 linen fee applies for stays up to 7 nights. For longer stays, the linen fee will be adjusted accordingly.

    Pets Policy:
    Sorry, we do not allow any pets across any of our properties (this includes visitors).

    Noise:
    We ask you are respectful of your neighbours and keep noise to a minimum after the hours of 9pm.

    Strictly NO PARTY policy, we are very strict with this rule, if you breach this rule you may be asked to leave. Neighbours are very good at letting me know if noise levels are excessive through the night.

    Smoking:
    All of our properties have a non-smoking policy inside of holiday homes. We have supplied ashtrays under the kitchen sink to be taken outside. Please no open fires at any given time.

    Safety:
    We ask that children are supervised at all times across our properties. Our properties have either spas, ocean front, raised levels or are not children proof. Your children are your responsibility and we will not take any liability due to unforeseen acts of misconduct. PLEASE KEEP CHILDREN SAFE WHERE SPAS ARE IN PLACE.

    Breakages:
    If at any given time during your stay there is damage caused or any breakages PLEASE LET THE PROPERTY MANAGER know straight away. If you have broken an item from the kitchen please leave a koha towards replacement ie wine glass, if a platter please leave appropriate replacement cost. Should further structural damage occur to property, excessive cleaning on carpets we will ask you to pay for this.

    BBQ`s:
    All of our bbq`s/webbers are cleaned pre your arrival. We do ask you leave bbq`s in same condition as you found upon leaving property. If we find the bbq has not been cleaned pre your departure we will email you requesting $50 cleaning fee.

    Linen:
    All bookings include linen (this is quoted into nightly rental plus linen per person), including full bedding, towels, facecloths, hand towels, bathmats, tea towels and complimentary soap. Please note we DO NOT supply beach towels.

    Rubbish/Recycling:
    Raglan has a strong focus on waste and recycling, we ask you conduct your waste/recycling into categories:

    • Prepaid blue bag = all rubbish from kitchen bin
    • Green Caddy (on kitchen bench) = when full place into larger outdoor green caddy
    • Green recycle bins = if you could separate your recycles please; glass in one, plastics separate; cans, tins, cardboard (no loo rolls) and paper in the other.

    We appreciate your concerted effort to help out with regards to rubbish/recycling as it is not pleasant when we need to sift through your rubbish to sort recycling!

    Upon leaving holiday accommodation:
    You have paid a compulsory fee for cleaning, however we do ask guests leave holiday home as you found it, in particular wiping down kitchen benches. We ask beds are stripped of sheets and pillowcases and placed in laundry/bathroom areas and dishwasher (if provided) has been turned on before you depart.


    ENJOY YOUR STAY AND THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING TO STAY
    WITH RAGLAN HOLIDAY PROPERTIES

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,722 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No charging of electric vehicles, please use charging stations provided in Raglan.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Located in Raglan, this vacation home is in the mountains and near the beach. Raglan & District Museum and Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Old School Arts Centre and Waingaro Hot Springs. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling. Visit our Raglan travel guide
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Raglan, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Whale Bay
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Manu Bay Nature Reserve
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ngarunui Beach
    8 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Raglan & District Museum
    21 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Ruapuke Beach
    28 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    66 min drive

Restaurants

  • Orca Restaurant & Bar
    9 min drive
  • Indi
    9 min drive
  • Raglan Roast Food Department
    7 min drive
  • Harbour View Hotel
    9 min drive
  • George's Beach Club
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whale Bay`s Surf Meca pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Whale Bay`s Surf Meca?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whale Bay`s Surf Meca?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Whale Bay`s Surf Meca located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Whale Bay and Manu Bay Nature Reserve. Ngarunui Beach and Raglan Golf Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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