This affordable self-contained unit is great for couples! With one bathroom and small kitchenette this modern studio unit provides comfort, cleanliness & a cozy atmosphere & may well be the perfect base for your time in Raglan being in close proximity to all the ocean action in Whale Bay. The kitchenette & sleeping area is open plan with a separate bathroom & toilet. The Sweet As Studio has a punga fence for added privacy & a lovely patio area surrounded by garden.

The Sleeping Situation: Can sleep 2 with a King bed that can also be split into 2 singles if twin accomodation is desired.

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SWEET AS FACILITIES & FEATURES

*Open Plan kitchen & bedroom area
*Separate bathroom with shower and toilet
*patio area surrounded by garden
*Self-contained kitchen plus a great range of kitchen condiments
*King size bed with high quality bed & bath linens
*TV with most channels of SKY including sports & movies
*DVD player & small DVD library
*Natural shampoos, conditioner & body soap
*CD stereo
*Off street parking
*Robo can with natural pyrethrum sprays for summer insect control
*Eco-friendly cleaning products
*Freshly roasted coffee and teas, milk on arrival
*Pet Friendly - Fees & rules apply
*Smoke-free - smoking permitted outside only
*Therapeutic in-house or local massage therapy available
*In-house catering options available - minimum numbers apply
*We can organise any local tours or attractions
*Service of towels & sheets on request

SWEET AS RATES

Rates shown below are based on 1-2 people. Any extra people thereafter cost $30 per person per night.

Prices are in NZ dollars & include G.S.T

SWEET AS DIRECTIONS & MAP

In RagFrom the main street of Raglan Township (Bow Street) turn left onto Wainui Rd. Drive 8km to Whale Bay . You come to a roundabout, turn left on to Whaanga Rd. The entrance to the Sweet As Studio (there is a round black sign saying Karioi Outdoor Centre & Raglan Surf School ) is the second drive on the left, number 5a. The Sweet As Studio is the downstairs level of the first house that you come to on this drive. Please park your car in the carpark area just past the house on the left.

BENEFITS OF BOOKING WITH SLEEPING LADY LODGINGS

By renting a holiday house with Sleeping Lady Lodgings you are getting more than just a fabulous place to stay. A short walk from your accommodation will bring you to the 'Karioi Lodge and Outdoor Centre' which is located on a 110 acre nature reserve at the foot of Mt Karioi. As a guest you'll be able to enjoy many of the facilities here free of charge including the flying fox (cable line swing), low ropes course, 1-2 hour bush walk and sports barn. In the evening you can catch the stunning West Coast sunset from the lookout at Inspiration Point, view hundreds of glowworms or indulge in a Scandinavian style sauna. It's a great experience for both kids and adults!

The Karioi Lodge & Outdoor Centre is also home to the ‘ Raglan Surfing School ' providing surfing lessons and surf equipment rental and ‘Surf Dames' - a women's-only surfing retreat. Guests of Sleeping Lady Lodgings are entitled to a lodge discount on surf lessons and also surfboard and wetsuit hire.

Surf Lessons begin at the Karioi Lodge & Outdoor Centre and run throughout the summer twice daily at 9am and 3pm. During winter one surf lesson is held daily at 2pm. Lessons are at least 3 hours in duration and an evening sauna is included in the price. Private one on one lessons are also available. Soft top surf boards, wetsuits, boogie boards and a variety of fibreglass boards can be hired form the surf equipment trailor conveniently located at Ngarunui Beach next to the life-guard tower (Nov-April). Surf equipment hire is available from the Karioi Lodge and Outdoor Centre in Whale Bay in winter (May-Oct).

SLEEPING LADY LODGINGS BOOKING INFORMATION

MINIMUM STAY: Sleeping Lady Lodges have a two night minimum booking - there may be exceptions to this in the Winter or in the case of last minute bookings - so please check with us.

CHECKING IN & OUT: Check-in is at 2pm and check-out is at 10.30am on the day of departure. Late check-outs are usually offered on a standby basis only (e.g. if nobody books to stay on the day of your departure).

CONFIRMING A BOOKING: To confirm an accommodation booking a 20% non-refundable deposit must be made, payable either by credit card or by direct credit to a bank account. Visa & Mastercard accepted (please note the Karioi Lodge backpackers requires a 50% deposit on booking). Please contact us for our bank details if you wish to make a deposit by direct credit.

SETTLING YOUR ACCOUNT AT OUR WHALE BAY OFFICE: The balance of your account must be paid before the day of your departure at our office in Whale Bay. The Sleeping Lady Lodging office is based at the Karioi Lodge and handles all general queries and bookings during opening hours (winter – 9am to 3pm, summer – 8am to 8pm). Outside these hours a 24hour on-call management service is available for emergencies.

HELP PLANNING YOUR DAY: Our friendly office staff can provide information or organize bookings for other activities around the Raglan area such as horse trekking, kayaking, scenic tours, fishing charters & harbour cruises.

PET POLICY: We don't mind you bringing a pet however there are some rules and also a $30 charge. Please enquire if you wish to bring a pet with you.

WHALE BAY SHOPPING: Please note that there are NO SHOPS in Whale Bay (apart from the fresh organic vegetables, fruit and free range eggs you can buy at the Sleeping Lady office just up the road) and the supermarket in Raglan closes at 8pm.

For all enquiries please contact our office, we look forward to hearing from you!!

Email: info@sleepinglady.co.nz
Phone: 0064 07 8257873
Fax: 0064 07 8257573
Address: 5b Whaanga Road, RD3 Whale Bay, Raglan, N.Z