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Haven: Ruapehu Accommodation - great value

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Snow and ski sports
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Raurimu, Central Plateau
  • Mount Ruapehu
  • Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park
    7 min drive
  • Tongariro National Park
    10 min drive

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About the area

Raurimu

In Raurimu .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this vacation home, you'll find Fishers Track and Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park. Tongariro National Park is within 9 miles (15 km) and Ohinetonga Scenic Reserve is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Tongariro National Park - 10 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre - 16 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Taranaki Falls - 17 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Whakapapa Ski Area - 25 min drive - 29.0 km
  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing - 29 min drive - 39.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Schnapps Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Macrocarpa Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Eivins Bistro Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Station Cafe and Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Basekamp - ‬6 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.

Haven: Ruapehu Accommodation - great value

Plenty of room, Freeview TV, great woodburner, home theatre, awesome drying room and NO BUNKS. Come and make the most of the "Adventure Plateau", with Haven as your base. In Spring/Summer you can sit out on the large deck and watch the sun go down over the flowering dogwoods, with the river babbling in the background and warbling tui's and bellbird's doing their last rounds. When it gets cooler, snuggle up around the fire with a glass of mulled wine and a good book, play cards or bring along your favourite DVD movies.

For the more active, Haven is nestled between the world heritage Tongariro National Park, Tongariro Forest Park, and only a stones throw away from the Whanganui National Park, Haven offers an awesome base for your Central Plateau adventures.

Raurimu is home to the world famous Raurimu Spiral (2nd level visible from the front porch), and is only 20 mins to Whakapapa ski field, 40 mins to Turoa ski field, and about 20 mins to the nationally renowned Taumarunui Golf Course.

The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is rated the best one day trek in New Zealand, and listed by many as one of the top-ten day treks in the world. Haven is the perfect base for the Crossing, where shuttles to pick you up and drop you off at the start and end of the track, are available from National Park only 5 min drive away. You could prepare your meal in the slow-cooker before you leave, and have it ready and waiting for you when you return.

But wait, there's more (sorry, no Ginsu knives), Central Plateau offers the best mountain biking in the North Island (42nd Traverse, Fishers Track, John MacDonald Loop), skiing, snow boarding, mountain climbing, hot pools (Tokaanu), climbing wall, trout fishing, horse riding, quad biking, paintball, tramping, kayaking, rafting, scenic flights, natural history, hiking, canoeing, easy day walks, art and crafts, restaurants, pubs, Lord of the Rings filming locations, Waiouru Army Museum, Tongariro Crossing, summit climbs, bird watching.
Special conditions:
Two night minimum.
Bed linen available upon request - $20 / night - must be washed and dried before departure.

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels), take your rubbish and recycling away with you.

Property manager

Julie@Haven

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Golf nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

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Haven: Ruapehu Accommodation - great value Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Regan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning place to stay
Just what you need to get away from it all. Clean, tidy and enough space for friends & family. Stunning location and within easy driving distance to many activities. we will be back again such a great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Julia H.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great budget spot
Love the newdoors and carpet. Looking forward to next year again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

manjula g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice accommodation
Very fabulous accommodation and near to the Mount Ruapehu snow Area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lyons N.

Great stay on our ski holidays!
Great bach that comfortably fits many people. Good to have two bathrooms, with one having toilet and shower split. Warm in winter! Plenty of toys and books for kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family snow trip
This property was exactly what we wanted and needed, perfect location, pricing and a huge house that wasnt too flash to accomadate the kids,, fireplace was brilliant, love the dinning table for us all to be seated at. Absolutely perfect for us just the beds could be up graded, there a bit worn.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vimlesh

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staying. Little old but serves the purpose reminds back the old time.. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garry C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Base for biking
We used this property as a base to bike the Kaimanawa Descent and the 42nd traverse. The lounge fire and the bench table were highlights for our team. The information provided was comprehensive and we found everything we needed to know.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Campbell G., Palmerston North, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness
A harbour of serenity and activity
A great place to escape to in a beautiful and untouched landscape. The house is a great base for all manner of activities allbeit just admiring Gods creation. Well priced for families i should add. 😃
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet spot to rest
Nice little place to get some quiet rest away from city life.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vitor D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ski trip
Good and spacious stay, close to the ski station.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
Great property with every thing you need for a weekend away. We were snowboarding at whakapapa. House was warm with fire going. Drying room was great. Nice and close to mountain. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Fitz R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Mr
The people who stayed before us did not clean the house thoroughly. Some rubbish in the bin, uncleaned bathrooms etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chante V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and neat 😊
Well looked after property. Cozy and perfect for a winter get together!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amish K.

Liked: Cleanliness
KOHLIS ADVENTURE
Very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and cosy
Julie is very accomodating and quick to respond to queries. We stayed for 2 nights, adults and kids and we had a great stay. The house is clean, very spacious, warm and got everything you need. Overall, this place is a gem for families who like to visit Tongariro National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick get away
The house was great for us, we had 9 in total. Big family dinner around the kitchen dining table and then down to the other end of the house to the fireplace in the lounge. Good supply of wood and we left the wood box full. Quite reasonable price compared to some of the other options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Gareth L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great value, comfy with lots of space
Lots of room and beds, within 20 min drive of Whakapapa. The place was a bit run down but nothing too bad. All perfectly comfortable. The big fire place was really nice in the evenings. Though the matches didn't work, which may indicate a dampness issue. (Could be worth investing in an HRV?)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A++
awesome property & host, highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth L.

Great spot for families and friends to stay in National Park, lots of beds and everything you need.
A much loved Bach showing its age a bot and needing a spring clean. We were comfortable and happy with everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cost spot
Snuggly and comfortable, lots of extra blankets and great fire 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Gaurav M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
Plenty of space. Plenty of firewood. Heating was great. Mobile signal was good. Home theatre was good. Great accomodation for price we paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Marcelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big groups
Fantastic for a big group, great winter get away with heaps of heating and space for everyone. Lovely sleepy wee village with a cool history.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pip W., Wellington, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Very enjoyable
Had everything we needed, drying room was a bonus. Loved the fire too, very warm for the winter stay. Plenty of room for everyone. Would happily stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jovan S.

Great location, awesome house
Had a great stay, plenty of room and beds for our family. Fireplace was amazing however was not cleaned out but not a big deal. And the dry room was perfect for our wet weather/snow gears and boots. Short drive to the mountains. Will definitely be back again. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022