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Summer and Ski Cottage

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December 2024
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Exterior
TV, toys
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Raurimu, Manawatu-Wanganui
  • 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

With a stay at this cottage in Raurimu, you'll be on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Tongariro National Park and Fishers Track. .This family-friendly cottage is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park and 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Ohinetonga Scenic Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Tongariro National Park - 10 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre - 16 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Taranaki Falls - 19 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Whakapapa Ski Area - 25 min drive - 28.8 km
  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing - 29 min drive - 39.7 km

Restaurants

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

Summer and Ski Cottage

Raurimu is a relaxing family village close to Whakapapa Skifield, trout fishing rivers and great walking and mountain bike tracks. It is a fantastic place to explore both locally and a few minutes further afield into the National Park. If you enjoy the great outdoors - hand feeding eels or discovering the resident Blue Duck/Whio in the local rivers and streams then this is the place for you. Why not try The 42 Traverse which is one of the North Island’s best-loved one day mountain bike rides. The Ohakune Old Coach Road track and the starting point for the Mountains to Sea cycle trail are also just down the road. The cottage is the perfect place for a comfortable and warm escape for couples and families alike.
There is a large lawn out the back, a community swimming pool across the road for guests to use in the summer and lots of toys and games for the young (and young at heart!)We were guests at the cottage and loved it so much, we bought it! We want to continue to share this wonderful part of New Zealand with like minded travellers.
Please note cleaning/linen/towels not provided. (Under true Kiwi bach tradition guests are expected to leave the cottage as clean/tidy as they find it.)
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Liz

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In the mountains
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Cycling 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 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

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

Summer and Ski Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharron S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Raurimu Cottage
Brilliant central location with easy access to the mountain and Owhango, where I love to visit the Cafe, Sunday Market, bush walks and the river. The cottage had heaps of books and toys for all ages.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy Comfortable
Lovely cottage, well set up and every appliance, easy to keep warm. We felt at peace and relaxed. Thankyou.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cottage
Wicked cool little place perfect for or snow trip weekend stay. Thankfully has plenty of heating to keep the place well warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Preet A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage
Nice cozy cottage near to Whakapapa, had a great time, will come back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rowan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top notch!
Liz sent us all the info we needed a couple of days before we arrived. Such an easy process. The house was spotless, thanks to the previous guests. The cottage is lovely and has everything a family needs. Well equipped kitchen! We cooked all our meals as we didnt want to take the children out to eat after coming home from the mountain. So glad we chose a whare with a bath. A good soak for the children after sledding in the snow, was just what they needed. The cottage is north facing, so the lounge and main bedroom was sun filled. We were lucky to have three sunny days, but snow on Ruapehu. The purpose of our trip was to take our grandchildren to experience the snow. We also took them down to the river to do some eeling. Theres so much to do in the area without having to drive anywhwere. The neighbours and the people we met doing just that, were all lovely. The equipment in the shed kept our children happy and the toys and DVDs when it was time to chill out were much appreciated. A fabulous time had by all. Thanks so much Liz and Grant. I re
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter holiday
The property is in a great location and a great set up for a cottage. Owners were accessible and very helpful. We would recommend this property to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

M Samir H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place for 3/4
We were there to experience snow. The host Liz was very supportive till the end.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage
A lovely cute cottage. Nice and clean and very responsive host
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pene B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Raurimu
A very comfortable and cosy villa which met all our needs. Raurimu is a great place to stay and very central to a variety of different habitats and places to walk. We also enjoyed dinner at Slalom Backpackers nearby (Fri/Sat only). We would love to return, and plan to
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jurie P., Lantana, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful peaceful setting
It really enhanced our outdoor activities to be able to rest in such a peaceful farm-like setting outside, but still near, town.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

W.G. M.

Liked: Cleanliness
October 2023
This property facilitated our visit of the area very well - thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
We had a great stay here for 2 nights whilst we hit the mountain. Only 5 minutes up the road from National Park, and easy to get to Whakapapa. Clean and tidy, lots of toys for the kids, well stocked kitchen.. we loved our stay and would look to stay again next winter! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little cottage
Thank you for a lovely stay. We had everything we needed, lots of information on things to do in the area, and great communication from the hosts. We hope to be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Warm, peaceful, convenient cottage.
We stayed two nights whilst snowboarding Whakapapa. Vendor is friendly and helpful. Cottage was spacious for two, and could have comfortably accommodated a few more. We're likely to return sometime with kids in tow. Regards, Julie and Chris.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey-Lee M., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
Super cozy
The house had everything we needed for a home away from home. Heaters for each room made sure we were warm and toasty after playing around in the snow.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mr
Great place to stay with the family , all you could ever need, lots of kids toys , movies etc, great kitchen well equip, highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deepu S., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Deepu
Such a nice little house lots of toys for the kids
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy cottage
Its a lovely, cosy cottage that worked perfectly for our weekend away. The kids loved playing with all the toys.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Clean and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shivaun S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy little Cottage
Lovely cozy little cottage with a good location close to Whakapapa Village. Heatpump keeps the place warm in winter, with a well equipped kitchen and great coffee machine!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naveen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home.
Tidy, cozy cottage well located for attractions nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our second stay
We highly recommend this cottage as a cosy, clean place to stay. No hassles with booking or contact with owner (lovely people) that a flexible to your needs. 10 out of 10 Thankyou.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trish E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Cottage in Raurimu
A perfect cottage for a small group. Very clean, warm and well equipped. Very close to Tongariro National Park activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Lovely Place to Stay
Lovely, clean house in a relaxing location. Highlight was the daily sightings of a pair of blue ducks in the stream across the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

liz e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Stay!
What a great property! Very comfortable, well-stocked, and in a perfect location. Quiet and peaceful, plus we saw two whio in the nearby stream. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023