We had a great stay at Joe's and can recommend it as a great base to explore the Raglan area from! The unit is very private and quiet with great views as depicted in the photo and just an eight minute drive from town. The unit is humble but very clean and tidy. There is a fantastic lookout five minutes down the road/track from the unit on the way to the beach.
(Although it didn't bother us at all, at the time of writing the hot water tap to the kitchen sink wasn't working (need to boil water in kettle), and the bedroom has only side-lamps.) If you are in the region I thoroughly recommend checking our Raglan Rock guided climbing - well worth the money! Joe is a really friendly guy with plenty of stories to tell if you feel like a chat. I would recommend Joe's place as a good down-to-earth vacation spot to relax at and explore Raglan from.