Title: Real Romance - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=44492407&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire chalet # Real Romance Chalet in Hanmer Springs ## Photo gallery for Real Romance ![TV, fireplace, DVD player - Real Romance (Hanmer Springs)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44500000/44492500/44492407/e0a154b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Real Romance (Hanmer Springs)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44500000/44492500/44492407/f95feb53_edited_b38d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Real Romance (Hanmer Springs)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44500000/44492500/44492407/be633c9d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Real Romance (Hanmer Springs)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44500000/44492500/44492407/9fd52c30.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player - Real Romance (Hanmer Springs)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44500000/44492500/44492407/dcb54ca7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies On the edge of Woodland Forest, this charming one-bedroom cottage offers a peaceful retreat with a log burner and private outdoor bath on the verandah. Stroll into Hanmer Springs village in 10 minutes to unwind at its therapeutic thermal pools or explore local shops, cafes, and restaurants. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire chalet 1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 2646 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Real Romance One bedroom cottage with queen bed, bathroom with shower, kitchenette, open plan living and dining space. Log burner and private outdoor bath on the verandah. Parking on site. Fully self contained, all linen provided, the perfect retreat to celebrate a special occasion. Set on the edge of the Woodland Forest, it is a 10 minute stroll to the beautiful village of Hanmer Springs, with its therapeutic thermal pools, shops, cafes and restaurants. Special Conditions Maximum two people (queen bed) 2 night minimum stay No pets allowed No babies/children No smoking No Visitors ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the accommodation: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathrobes - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Slippers - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village ### 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) - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property 271268 ## About the area Hanmer Springs is home to this chalet. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Conical Hill Walkway and Chisholm Park, while Hanmer Heritage Forest and Culverden Gallery are cultural highlights. [Visit our Hanmer Springs travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Hanmer-Springs.dx9538) [View more Chalets in Hanmer Springs](https://www.expedia.ca/Hanmer-Springs-Chalets.d9538-aaChalets.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-42.51459%2C172.83424&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Y8SbpJLEcN8q7ndoY33HToPKoEQ=) Hanmer Springs, Hanmer Springs ### What's nearby - ![Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve which includes signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113004/4ed7da13-afe4-4a34-8281-81290a9dc2e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - Conical Hill Walkway 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - Conical Hill 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - Hanmer Heritage Forest 11 min walk \- 1.0 km - Chisholm Park 11 min walk \- 1.0 km ### Getting around - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) 103 min drive ### Restaurants - No.31 Restaurant & Bar 17 min walk - Hanmer Bakery & Cafe 12 min walk - Saints 14 min walk - Salt N Pepper Cafe/Restaurant/Bar 12 min walk - Rustic Tapas 14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Real Romance pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Real Romance? ### What time is check-out at Real Romance? ### Where is Real Romance located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Real Romance Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 35 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Oct 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing experience The romantic cottage is a rare find. Perfect in every way. We really enjoyed the outdoor tub. And the fire made it very cozy. I highly recommend this place. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### stephen w. Dec 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A true treasure We were only at Romance Cottage for one evening, we could have so easily stayed longer.The cottage was a delight and there everything we could have asked. Beautiful setting and a lovely Alpine setting. ##### stephen w. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Belinda H. Oct 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous accommodation We loved our stay, and will book again. ##### Belinda H. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Casey M. Jan 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### End of year getaway The Photos don’t do this cabin justice it’s so nice comfortable and well put together. We had such a nice time and left feeling very relaxed and refreshed ##### Casey M. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Murray W. Jul 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Love the Love Nest This was the second time we've stayed there. It's so cosy and private - and with the fire in the winter, very, very cosy. It's also very well equipped with everything you need. ##### Murray W. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John M. Apr 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable Nice stay. Loved the fire on awet day. ##### John M. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katja L. Jan 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### An amazing place in Hanmer Sally and Alan's cottage is as cute as it gets! Not only does it deliver on looks but also functionality with a little study, a super comfy couch and a kitchen with everything... could not have been any better!!! Perfect hosts and an amazing cottage.... highly recommended! ##### Katja L. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James M. Jan 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### It was nice It was perfect cheers ##### James M. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Amanda V. Dec 19, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cosy cottage and outside bath and seating surrounded in green bush was the perfect rest. Thank you Lovely ##### Amanda V. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jim W. Feb 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Private, clean and well appointed Reccomend ##### Jim W. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew D. Feb 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful spot As you see plus. Superbly presented with attention to detail. ##### Matthew D. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John C. Nov 9, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable, convenient, excellent equipped bach. A stones throw from from Hanmer, excellent private bach, well kitted out, owners thought of everything. 10/10 ##### John C. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sally H. Sep 20, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy cottage Very nice cozy cottage with a fire and outdoor bath. We really enjoyed our stay everything was so easy. Thanks ##### Sally H. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maggie H. Jun 5, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hanmer retreat A lovely relaxing 3 days at this very comfy cottage: close enough to walk to town & walk up Conical Hill. ##### Maggie H. Stayed 3 nights in May 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Julie Apr 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Lovely cottage and very quiet. ##### Julie Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Isabelle V. Jan 14, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We loved our stay, the cottage was perfect and very well appointed. We would definitely come hack, we loved Hanmer, there is so much ti do. We ran out of time even though we stayed 5 nights! ##### Isabelle V. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caroline K. Dec 22, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely cottage Lovely cottage and environment. We found it very quiet and relaxing. ##### Caroline K. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victoria J. Oct 11, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely little getaway. Lots of nice detailed touches. High quality stay Would go again. A small hob for cooking would’ve been useful. Microwave is quite limiting if eating in. ##### Victoria J. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Egan B. Jul 21, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great getaway location Really good, loved our stay ##### Egan B. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian O. Mar 5, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exactly as advertised Beautiful cottage, these guys have thought of everything. 5 stars. ##### Brian O. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jo G. Jan 19, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hanmer springs cabin Overal a lovely cabin. Well presented and a lot of love. Only thing. The cabin is quite close proximity to other cabins and not as private as expected. But a lovely job. Really nice people. Great service. Quality furnishings. ##### Jo G. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve G. Mar 13, 2019 #### Great Stay!! Great place Wonderful stay! ##### Steve G. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Mark W. Jul 14, 2018 #### Fantastic house all the facilities that was needed Beautiful Gardens the dark outside that's fantastic great privacy nice and warm with a log burner gulling very peaceful thank you so much had a great time ##### Mark W. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca G. Jul 7, 2018 #### Perfect Romantic Getaway What an amazing place, we loved every moment of it :) Everything was very well looked after, and everything had been thought of. We loved the fireplace and outdoor bath. We will definitely be returning! ##### Rebecca G. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robyn D., Rangiora, Canterbury, New Zealand Apr 4, 2018 #### If you want somewhere quiet and private, this is it! If you want somewhere quiet and private, this is it! So nice to find somewhere to stay almost without neighbours! Also well-placed to get to lovely walks in the Woodlands area but only 5-10 minutes to the downtown area by foot. This cottage has been beautifully refurbished which made our time there so pleasant. It had everything we needed and the bath is a special plus!! Perfect for a special get-away. ##### Robyn D.