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MJ's Retreat, Stunning 20yr special with spa pool

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a chair, a large window with curtains, a painting, and a mirror.
A single-story house with a covered porch, a deck, and a small outdoor seating area.
A cozy living room with a leather sofa, wooden coffee table, and a large window offering a view of greenery.
A living room with a wood-burning stove, a stone fireplace, a sofa, a television, and a large window.
A dining area with a wooden table and benches, a white refrigerator, a glass cabinet with books, and a large window with curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Horopito, Manawatū-Whanganui
  • Place, Old Coach Road Bike Trail
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Tongariro National Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Whakapapa Ski Area
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Horopito

Within a short walk of Old Coach Road Bike Trail, this vacation home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Tongariro National Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Old Coach Road Bike Trail - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Tongariro National Park - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Big Carrot - 15 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Turoa Ski Area - 39 min drive - 26.6 miles
  • Whakapapa Ski Area - 48 min drive - 33.8 miles

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Utopia Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Kebabs - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Powderkeg - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Ohakune Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Cyprus Tree - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

MJ's Retreat, Stunning 20yr special with spa pool

After 20yrs of building and running MJ's Retreat we have decided this year to offer a reduced rate.
Our property is ideally located for the Tongariro Crossing, the Whakapapa and Turoa ski fields, Old Coach Road , Bridge to Nowhere, 42nd Traverse , Whanganui canoe trips, and many other walks and mountain bike rides.
The house is situated on 40 000m2 , half in native bush with a stream and pond/swimming hole. It is private and secure with good views of Mt Ruapehu.
A new spa pool has been installed on the deck.
The listing is new on this site but is also listed on Air bnb and Holiday houses (MJ's Retreat) Check out the reviews.
A good site for information for the Tongariro Crossing is
https:www.tongarirocrossing.com.
Regards Mike
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Recycling
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Horopito within a short 15-minute walk of Old Coach Road Bike Trail. You'll also find Ohakune Old Coach Road and Big Carrot nearby.

Is parking available on site at MJ's Retreat, Stunning Tongariro crossing accommodation. Private and secure. ?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is MJ's Retreat, Stunning Tongariro crossing accommodation. Private and secure. a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a fireplace and a kitchen as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at MJ's Retreat, Stunning Tongariro crossing accommodation. Private and secure. ?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at MJ's Retreat, Stunning Tongariro crossing accommodation. Private and secure. ?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at MJ's Retreat, Stunning Tongariro crossing accommodation. Private and secure. ?

Yes, every house at MJ's Retreat, Stunning Tongariro crossing accommodation. Private and secure. comes with a patio.

MJ's Retreat, Stunning 20yr special with spa pool Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very comfortable house for our group of eight. A lovely rural location not too far from Ohakune. It was very clean and had all we needed for the weekend. Great value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vibes

This house is perfect for a large group of friends. We loved the space, BBQ, music collection and peaceful surroundings.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victor L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and amenities/activities. Every room had a spacious bed and each bed had electric blankets (wonderful in the winter!). The home is warm and feels welcoming as soon as you step inside. Wouldn't hesitate to book again. The host is very friendly and had the heaters going for us by the time we got there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great family stay in Horopito

This is a quiet but spacious and charming house very suitable for a family group or group of friends. We were all very comfortable here. Close to some good walks, golf and good restaurants (and the big vegetables) in Ohakune. A little late learning about access details, but once we made contact with Mike he was extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025