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Escape to a serene retreat at Real Romance Cottage, surrounded by a lush garden and a charming wooden sign.
Relax in this inviting living room with a sofa, coffee table, and floor lamp, leading to an outdoor space.
Relax in a serene outdoor space surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden pergola.
Compact kitchen with washing machine, microwave, toaster, and stainless steel sink.
Cozy cabin surrounded by lush greenery, featuring a porch with a table and chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire chalet

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$323
includes taxes & fees
23 July - 24 July

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Real Romance

One bedroom cottage with queen bed, bathroom with shower, kitchenette, open plan living and dining space. Log burner and private outdoor bath on the verandah.
Parking on site. Fully self contained, all linen provided, the perfect retreat to celebrate a special occasion. Set on the edge of the Woodland Forest, it is a 10 minute stroll to the beautiful village of Hanmer Springs, with its therapeutic thermal pools, shops, cafes and restaurants.
Special Conditions
Maximum two people (queen bed)
2 night minimum stay
No pets allowed
No babies/children
No smoking

No Visitors

Property manager

Real Romance

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village

Safety features

  • 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Soundproofing
  • Unit size: 646 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
271268

About the area

Map
Hanmer Springs, Hanmer Springs

What's nearby

  • Conical Hill - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hanmer Heritage Forest - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Chisholm Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • A Maze N Golf - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fire & Ice Cafe Restaurant & Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sushi & Bowl - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Isobel's Restaurant and Bar at the Heritage Hotel - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Rustic Cafe & Tapa's Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Salt N Pepper Cafe/Restaurant/Bar - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Real Romance pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Real Romance?

As of 22 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Real Romance on 23 Jul 2025 start from NZ$322.5, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Real Romance?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Real Romance?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Real Romance located?

Situated in Hanmer Springs, this chalet is within a 15-minute walk of Conical Hill Walkway and Chisholm Park. Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve and Conical Hill are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Real Romance Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10

We loved our stay, and will book again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Reccomend
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

The Photos don’t do this cabin justice it’s so nice comfortable and well put together. We had such a nice time and left feeling very relaxed and refreshed
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10

We were only at Romance Cottage for one evening, we could have so easily stayed longer.The cottage was a delight and there everything we could have asked. Beautiful setting and a lovely Alpine setting.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

It was perfect cheers
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

This was the second time we've stayed there. It's so cosy and private - and with the fire in the winter, very, very cosy. It's also very well equipped with everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Sally and Alan's cottage is as cute as it gets! Not only does it deliver on looks but also functionality with a little study, a super comfy couch and a kitchen with everything... could not have been any better!!! Perfect hosts and an amazing cottage.... highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10

Lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10

The romantic cottage is a rare find. Perfect in every way. We really enjoyed the outdoor tub. And the fire made it very cozy. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

Nice stay. Loved the fire on awet day.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

As you see plus. Superbly presented with attention to detail.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

A stones throw from from Hanmer, excellent private bach, well kitted out, owners thought of everything. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

Very nice cozy cottage with a fire and outdoor bath. We really enjoyed our stay everything was so easy. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

A lovely relaxing 3 days at this very comfy cottage: close enough to walk to town & walk up Conical Hill.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10

Lovely cottage and very quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10

We would definitely come hack, we loved Hanmer, there is so much ti do. We ran out of time even though we stayed 5 nights!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10

Lovely cottage and environment. We found it very quiet and relaxing.

10/10

Would go again. A small hob for cooking would’ve been useful. Microwave is quite limiting if eating in.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10

Really good, loved our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10

Beautiful cottage, these guys have thought of everything. 5 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10

Overal a lovely cabin. Well presented and a lot of love. Only thing. The cabin is quite close proximity to other cabins and not as private as expected. But a lovely job. Really nice people. Great service. Quality furnishings.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10

Great place Wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10

Beautiful Gardens the dark outside that's fantastic great privacy nice and warm with a log burner gulling very peaceful thank you so much had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10

What an amazing place, we loved every moment of it :) Everything was very well looked after, and everything had been thought of. We loved the fireplace and outdoor bath. We will definitely be returning!
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10/10

If you want somewhere quiet and private, this is it! So nice to find somewhere to stay almost without neighbours! Also well-placed to get to lovely walks in the Woodlands area but only 5-10 minutes to the downtown area by foot. This cottage has been beautifully refurbished which made our time there so pleasant. It had everything we needed and the bath is a special plus!! Perfect for a special get-away.