Whale Bay House and Apartment + Hot Tub & Views

Entire home in Waikato District, New Zealand

  1. 12 guests
  2. 5 bedrooms
  3. 12 beds
  4. 2.5 baths
Hosted by Vaughan & Zoe
  1. Superhost
  2. 6 years hosting

Listing highlights

Unwind in the hot tub

This is one of the few places in the area with this amenity.

Self check-in

Check yourself in with the key safe.

Beautiful area

This home is in a scenic location.
Our place is called the Lava Lounge and is a perfect base for your next retreat or a few days away to chill or to surf. Watch the sea from the deck, and soak in the spa.

A 3 bedroom house that sleeps 8 with a 2 bed apartment with kitchen and bathroom that can be added to sleep an additional 4, and another 1-bed apartment for an additional 2.

To add the apartment please enquire or select max (12) guests when making the booking.

Great for families holidaying together.

No parties sorry.

The space
Walk to world class surf breaks. Perfect for a large family getaway. Private hot tub with views of the ocean. The Lava Lounge is a house and separate but attached apartment so it is great for families or friends travelling together.

Laze on the sunny deck in summer or roast by the fire in winter. With a private deluxe spa, large outdoor entertainment area & BBQ.

There is an Apple TV with the main streaming services you can use free of charge.

Large, open-plan living and kitchen area with a large wooden dining table, island cooking station plus ocean views.

Full kitchen and a butlers kitchen for cooking up a storm and space to hide the mess away for the morning.

Nespresso machine (BYO capsules). Clothes washer - dryer and dishwasher.

The house is on 110 acres as part of the Institute of Awesome eco-lodge. As part of your stay you are helping sponsor kids on camps with us.

Check out the Inspiration Point lookout at sunset or just to watch the surfers in the bay.

There is a 1 hour bush walk that takes you a part of the way up the summit of Mt Karioi.

Guest access
You will have access to the whole house. There are other apartments beneath the Lava Lounge, and these can be rented also if you need a much larger number of beds. The full complex sleeps 12-14.

Other things to note
NOTE: Booking is for the main house only which can sleep up to 8. To book the additional apartment attached please enquire or select 12 guests when making the booking.

No noise after 10.00pm and no parties allowed. Please be conscious of this when using the spa pool after 10.00pm.

Where you'll sleep

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What this place offers

Kitchen
Wi-Fi
Free parking on premises
Private hot tub
TV

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Rated 4.81 out of 5 from 58 reviews.

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Waikato District, Waikato, New Zealand

Raglan is an awesome place full of artists, environmentalists and adventure seekers. There is plenty to do, or not do, depending on how you like it. We can recommend many great restaurants, cafes and bars near by as well as help book you in for surf lessons, rock climbing or canyoning. At the gate is Whale Bay, a world famous surf spot. Close by are Manu Bay, Indicators and The Beach, each catering for all levels of surfer.
The lodge is set on the foot of Mount Karioi, and we have nature walks that wind up the mountain you are welcome to explore, or if you are more adventurous there are many Department of Conservation walks up the mountain our tracks connect with.

Meet your host

Superhost
148 reviews
4.72 out of 5 average rating
6 years of hosting
Born in the 70s
My work: Institute of Awesome
We run an enviro-tech lodge and rum distillery in Raglan. We love travelling and in particular scuba diving.

Vaughan & Zoe is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly-rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.

Co-Hosts

  • Zoe
  • The Institute Of Awesome

Host details

Response rate: 92%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Checkout before 10:00 am
12 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm