This vacation home places you next to Whale Bay and within a 15-minute walk of Manu Bay Nature Reserve. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a fenced private yard.
Raglan & District Museum - 9 min drive - 5.6 miles
Getting around
Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 69 min drive
Restaurants
The Wharf Kitchen & Bar - 11 min drive
The Shack - 9 min drive
George's Beach Club - 9 min drive
Orca Restaurant & Bar - 9 min drive
Raglan Fish - 12 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Whale Bay Surf House + Spa - Absolute Waterfront
Absolute Waterfront accomodation situated on the famous Whale Bay left hand surf break sits the recently refurbished Whale Bay Surf House.
Enjoy watching the waves roll in from the lounge, bedroom or watch the magical sunsets over the surf from the large entertainment deck - you will be in absolute awe of the incredible views. 3 bedrooms and modern living with your own exclusive garden spa pool and private access to the surf.
The Whale Bay Surf House (upper level) is situated right on surf point with its own gated private access to the boardwalk and has recently undergone extensive renovations. The house is in an excellent modern condition with underfloor tiled heating, infrared heating on the deck along with everything you need throughout including all high end linen which is supplied. New couches and a spa pool were installed May 2022.
This is the upper level to the Whale Bay Surf Bach (seperate listing). If you have 6+ guests - book them both and enjoy the entire property to yourselves (can sleep 10)
Bedrooms: 3 x Bedrooms consisting of 1 x King, 1 x Queen, 1 x King Single all with wardrobes - all linen supplied.
Kitchen: All cooking utensils and crockery are supplied, kitchen has dishwasher, large oven, microwave, blender, toaster, kettle, sandwich press, coffee machine with raglan roast coffee as well as instant coffee, selection of teas, milk in fridge, herbs & spices, cooking oil, sugar, salt & pepper the list goes on!
Lounge, TV & Internet: Free Wifi available. 2 modern Smart Tv’s being a, 32inch in the main bedroom and a 50inch in the living room that includes a premium Sonos sound system. Both TV’s have smart tv capability, including apps like; Freeview TV, Tv OnDemand, Netflix (subscription included), Spotify, Neon, internet browsing capability and more. So whether you’re watching the surfing through the windows or on the big screen you can enjoy both in crystal clear HD.
Bathroom & Laundry: Newly tiled bathroom, shower and laundry with washing machine available for use. Body wash, shampoo, conditioner, hand wash supplied.
Deck, BBQ: The deck provides a large covered area perfect for BBQ's and entertaining along with infrared heating so that in winter months you can still enjoy a sunset meal outside! BBQ utensils and gas is provided.
Exterior Yard, Surf Access & Shower: The house is nestled within a sub tropical garden with pathways leading you down to your private gate to the surf. A outdoor shower is provided perfect for a wash off after the surf. The entire property is fully fenced making it the perfect place for kids. A trampoline is also onsite.
Carparking: 1 carpark provided with plenty of street parking also.
Whale Bay Surf House is the upper floor which sleeps up to 5 guests. Whale Bay Surf Bach is the ground floor which also can sleep up to 5 guests (seperate airbnb listing). There is no internal access between the floors. As the two floors are both airbnbs there will be a strict no noise policy after 10pm. Although the two levels are very private, we thank you in advance for your understanding of, and respect for the guests on the lower level as well (should it be occupied)
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with Netflix. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fenced private yard, and a coffee maker.
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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Property is also known as
Whale Bay Surf House - Absolute Waterfront Raglan
Frequently asked questions
What can I see around this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Raglan, just steps from Whale Bay. You'll also find Manu Bay Nature Reserve and Ngarunui Beach within a short drive.
Is there parking available at this vacation home?
No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.
Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
What do couples enjoy most about Whale Bay Surf House + Spa - Absolute Waterfront?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this waterfront vacation home include a kitchen and Netflix in each accommodation with some featuring ocean views.
Are there hot tubs at Whale Bay Surf House + Spa - Absolute Waterfront?
No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this vacation home include breakfast service?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.
Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.), which is about 29.1 mi away.
Can I book a room with a balcony at Whale Bay Surf House + Spa - Absolute Waterfront?
Yes, every accommodation at Whale Bay Surf House + Spa - Absolute Waterfront comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean views.
Reviews
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10/10 Excellent
Colleen L.
Mar 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular beyond descriptoin
This Vrbo is amazing. The ammenities made our stay perfect. The only negative is we only booked two nights! The description on Vrbo does not describe the beauty, cleanliness, kitchen stocked with any cooking utensils you would need, amazing property managers, heated floors or the views. We were in awe of this beautiful home home.
Colleen L.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Petrina W.
Jan 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous, quiet spot
Really liked this place as it has an amazing ocean and rocks view. Very nicely presented and well equipped with good quality linens. It was in a quiet cul de sac and was private, although it could depend who was staying downstairs as the lower level is booked out separately.It was not far from Raglan which was great. Would stay here again if in the area.
We couldn't fault this property. It was so well-equipped and comfortable it felt like leaving home when we had to go. You could never tire of the views and could wile away hours just wanthing the surfers right outside your window. We were lucky enough to not have the rain we were expecting but even on a bad weather day you wouldn't feel couped up with the amazing covered outdoor area and the light bright accommodation. Location is an easy short drive into town so you have the best of all worlds. Thoroughly recommend it and would definitely rent again.