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.

Kowhai cottage is a cute and cosy 1930’s character cottage located a short walk down to the Raglan Wharf. Packed with cottage charm, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms plus several decks and outdoor seating options to enjoy the distant harbour view. The cottage has been beautifully decorated and styled making Kowhai Cottage the perfect base for your Raglan getaway. Kowhai Cottage is a cute character cottage dating back to the 1930’s. With all the modern conveniences you would expect in a house today but packed with charm. This beautiful cottage boasts 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with 1 queen bedroom located in the main cottage. The second bedroom with 2 single beds is located under the main cottage and accessed via an external staircase off the main deck. Also located outside is the studio with a queen bedroom and en-suite bathroom also accessed via the external staircase. This arrangement allows the cottage to accommodate up to 6 guests. The whole cottage oozes charm with its wooden floors and beams, wooden windows and original wooden weatherboard exterior painted in a charming yellow - lending the property its name - Kowhai. In the main cottage - along with the queen bedroom - you will find the open plan kitchen, dining room, living room and main bathroom with shower. The kitchen is a cottage style, in keeping with the character of the property, with a wooden breakfast bar, electric oven and hob, toaster, kettle, microwave, coffee machine and fridge/freezer plus all the essentials to make cooking a breeze. The dining area is furnished with a large wooden table with seating for 6 guests. The living area is beautifully decorated with modern sofa and furnishings, and large windows allowing the space to be flooded with natural light. There are large double doors just off from the kitchen opening out to an elevated wooden deck where you will find a BBQ and outdoor dining table for 6 guests. The perfect place to enjoy a meal and cool drink after a day exploring Raglan.

The stairs from the deck will lead you down to the second bedroom located under the main cottage. This bedroom is set with 2 single beds and gorgeous linens and packed with charm. There is also a washing machine and laundry tub hidden behind the cupboard doors in the single bedroom for use during your stay. You will also find the studio room with a Queen bed and bathroom with shower, vanity and toilet, and two large doors opening the studio to the garden. Please note that there is no actual door to the bathroom (a pull across curtain only). Outside the studio is a private wooden deck and table, tucked away with views onto the garden. An additional outdoor dining set-up is located outside the studio - a perfect spot for a morning coffee. High-quality linen and towels are provided in your nightly rate, so all you need is your personal belongings and a good book! PLEASE NOTE: - All guests should take extra care on the lower deck outside the studio as there is no barrier and a small drop on to grass, all guests should take care when using this area due to the risk of falls. - Care should be taken on the step just inside the french doors. - Please note that the second bedroom and studio are only accessed via an external staircase. - There is parking for 1 car only in the driveway, so we do recommend driving together if possible. An additional car can park on the street, but it is a narrow road with not many parking options. - All linen, towels and basic amenities (soap, shampoo, conditioner, tea, coffee, carton of milk) are included in your nightly rate. Please bring your own beach towels.Recycling - an allowance for 1x full recycling bin has been made per stay. Additional recycling must be taken with you or an additional charge 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.