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Located at the gateway to Mt Ruapehu

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A snow-covered residential area with houses and a sign for 'Powderhorn'.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a bowl on the table, and curtains on the windows.
A kitchen with a stove, sink, and a window with blinds.
A room with a wood-burning stove, a bookshelf, and a framed landscape painting.
A living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining table with chairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 121808 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Ohakune, Manawatu-Wanganui
  • Place, Tongariro National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mountain Bike Station
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ohakune Old Coach Road
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ohakune

This vacation home places you next to Tongariro National Park and within a 10-minute walk of Mountain Bike Station. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Tongariro National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mountain Bike Station - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ohakune Disc Golf - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Big Carrot - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Ohakune Old Coach Road - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Utopia Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Kebabs - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Powderkeg - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Ohakune Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Cyprus Tree - ‬3 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.

Located at the gateway to Mt Ruapehu

A cosy three bedroom self contained house sitting in a fantastic position at the entrance to Mt Ruapehu.
This house sits right next to the Powderhorn and offers a great base for both summer and winter activities.
A perfect location to finish the Old Coach Rd cycle Trail and just across the road from Maungawhero river make this the perfect base to start your adventure.
This house is owned by Iwikau ski Club and is used by club members over winter. We ask that guests follow the same guidelines as our members; that is you will need to provide your own sheets. Guests will also need to provided their own towels as there is no washing machine on site.
We ask that guests clean the house after use and dispose of rubbish and recycling.
The vacation home features a kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a fireplace, an electric kettle, and a dining table.

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,808 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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 welcomes pets
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 1 total (55 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

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.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home in Ohakune is within a 10-minute walk of Tongariro National Park and Mountain Bike Station. You'll also find Ohakune Old Coach Road and Big Carrot within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Located at the gateway to Mt Ruapehu?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

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

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

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

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Located at the gateway to Mt Ruapehu?

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 Located at the gateway to Mt Ruapehu?

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

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Located at the gateway to Mt Ruapehu?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Located at the gateway to Mt Ruapehu?

No, there aren't any house at Located at the gateway to Mt Ruapehu that offer a balcony.

Located at the gateway to Mt Ruapehu Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harjinder P.

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

Nice location

Really nice. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ann R.

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

Overnight pit stop

Property was perfect for us to break our trip on a long journey.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phil R.

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

Location location location

Perfect for our needs. Near to shops and at the foot of Ruapehu. Next door to excellent dining and bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melody T.

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

Tia Tautuku whanau

Such a lovely warm home, dog friendly, also loved the fact that there was no tv as it let my family connect again & we got to bond with no tv so played cards & dice was so much fun & we will definitely return with more whanau
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023