About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Calypso Cottage in Raglan offers a holiday home with two bedrooms and a private bathroom. Guests enjoy sea and mountain views from the terrace and garden. Modern Amenities: The property features free WiFi throughout, a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and free on-site private parking. Additional amenities include a dishwasher, TV, and outdoor dining area. Prime Location: Located 53 km from Hamilton Airport, Calypso Cottage is near attractions such as Waikato Stadium (43 km) and Hamilton Gardens (48 km). Guests appreciate the scenic views and comfortable bedrooms.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Anita
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely cottage with everything you need. Well provisioned, great location across the road from beach access and only 5 mins from the village. There are lovely decks front and back of the property that make the cottage feel more spacious.
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything, quiet, views, easy 40 minute walk to town
  • Caleb
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Spacious with everything including nice scenery too
  • Jenny
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Spacious, comfortable, clean, well equiped, lovely views,
  • Diane
    New Zealand New Zealand
    It was a delight to sit on the porch with a sea view with coffee each morning, the interior calm colour scheme was relaxing with exquisite decor, textures with homely feel. We enjoyed our stay immensely and would love to return again. Thankyou
  • Morgan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Really clean and tidy Great to have heaters Very comfortable bed Would definitely book again
  • Andrea
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location was lovely and it felt like home away from home. Loved the local plunger coffee that was provided. Beds were super comfy.
  • Katie
    Australia Australia
    Great little cottage and comfortable beds we loved our stay at calypso!
  • Jackie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    So many thoughtful bits and pieces in this accommodation e.g. umbrella for rainy days, oil, soya sauce etc for making dinner. All kitchen equipment was great. Thank you.
  • Denise
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We enjoyed the view of the bay as we sat on the deck. The property was well presented with a comfortable double bed and good quality linens supplied. There were many home comforts which helped us relax into our holiday. Situated just a short...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Groundswell Property

Company review score: 9.3Based on 395 reviews from 28 properties
28 managed properties

Company information

Hi I'm Lou the founder of Groundswell Property in Raglan, NZ. Myself and team are fortunate to look after a selection of wonderful Raglan holiday homes, accommodating from 1 to 13 guests. Waterfront, ocean views, private bay access, centre of town, cafes on your doorstep... we have something to fit every group and every budget. We'd love to welcome and host you into one of our properties and share all that our vibrant town has to offer. All Groundswell Properties include: Linen, towels, toiletries (shampoo, body wash, soap), tea, coffee, milk, dishwashing liquid & dishwasher powder. Plus exclusive Groundswell Property guest discounts with local Raglan Businesses - full details can be found on our Groundswell Property website. 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.

Property information

For more photos & sneak peaks visit IG: @groundswell_property Welcome to Calypso Cottage, the ultimate kiwi Bach experience! Located on the picturesque Greenslade Road, this vibrant and charming cottage is a true gem. Spoilt for choice, you can enjoy water views from the front or mountain views from the comfort of your own private deck out the back. A quick stroll down the path across the road will lead you right to Moonlight Bay water’s edge! Step into the past and embrace the true essence of a Kiwi beach getaway at Calypso Cottage! This charming cottage offers a delightful retreat for your family vacation. With two cozy bedrooms, a bathroom, and an open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area, you'll have all the comforts you need. Picture yourself lounging on the spacious decks, admiring the stunning water views in the front and the scenic mountain and garden vistas in the back. Inside, the open living space boasts comfy sofas, a TV with DVDs, and bi-folding doors that leading you to the front deck. The classic 90s kitchen is fully equipped with an oven, cooktop, dishwasher, microwave, and more – perfect for cooking up a holiday feast. And don't forget the gas BBQ for effortless family meals! A cafetiere and local plunger coffee is also provided. The master bedroom offers a queen bed and access to the back deck, while the second bedroom features two single beds and its own sliding doors to the back deck and garden. The bathroom, conveniently located near the second bedroom, includes a shower, toilet, and vanity. The garage houses a washing machine to tackle any vacation laundry. The back garden has several mature fruit trees which produce lots of fruit – please help yourself during your stay. Across the road follow the public footpath down to one of Raglans hidden treasures - Moonlight bay. At high tide this makes a great swimming spot and at low tide a great place for a walk or explore.

Neighbourhood information

This house has a 3pm check in time. If the house is ready earlier, we will happily message you and let you know on the day. All linen, towels and basic amenities (soap, shampoo, tea, coffee, sugar, carton of milk) are included in your nightly rate. For stays over seven nights, guests can request fresh linen to be delivered. This service has an additional fee. No more than the number of guests booked, to a maximum of 4. Additional charges will apply if you exceed the number booked. Sorry we are unable to host pets. Calypso Cottage is located in a residential area - A noise curfew is in place between 10pm and 9am for the consideration of neighbouring properties. Strictly no smoking indoors. If you smoke outdoors, please do so responsibly and remove butts from the property on departure. 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. 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 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.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Calypso Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

    Kitchen

    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Refrigerator

    Bedroom

    • Linen

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower

    Living Area

    • Sofa
    • Seating Area

    Media & Technology

    • Flat-screen TV
    • DVD player
    • TV

    Room Amenities

    • Carpeted
    • Heating
    • Fan

    Outdoors

    • Outdoor dining area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Barbecue
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden

    Food & Drink

    • Tea/Coffee maker

    Outdoor & View

    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • Sea view

    Building characteristics

    • Detached

    Miscellaneous

    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Calypso Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 22:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 00:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Damage policy
    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to NZD 350 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 09:00.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to NZD 350 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

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