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Beautifully Refurbished Historic Railway Cottage

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Property grounds
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautifully Refurbished Historic Railway Cottage

A beautifully refurbished warm and cosy original Railway cottage in the quaint village of National Park, the Gateway to the Central Plateau area and the dual World Heritage listed Tongariro National Park.

This has been a family holiday home for thirty years, but now we want to share it with you, so you too, can enjoy the multitude of exciting adventures this stunning part of our country has to offer.

In the well-appointed beautifully sunny, north facing kitchen, you will find everything at your fingertips. We've purposely left out the draws and cupboards so you can see where everything is at a glance and there's a flash new stove with gas hobs.

The cosy, comfortable lounge area is open to the kitchen and dining area.

There are two bedrooms with queen beds and a large bunk room for the kids (2 pairs of bunk beds) which have been custom made, so plenty of head room for adults to sit and read. All the beds have electric blankets. There's heated towel rails in each of the bedrooms and a shower that NEVER runs out of hot water.

Duvets and pillows are provided. All other linen (including snuggly flannette sheets) is available on request and at an extra charge per person for the duration of your stay.

Lockable shed for your bikes and skis, plenty of off-street parking (4+ cars), attractive lawn and garden areas with a large lawn at the back of the house where children can play safely.

A two minute walk to the lovely Station Cafe. Other cafes and pubs are an easy walk. Walk the perimeter of the village in 25 minutes and enjoy the bright starry nights. Our skies are so clear here.

Four hours from Auckland and a little more from Wellington.

Don't forget to check out D.O.C.'s amazing Summer Time Programme. They provide a range of extremely interesting guided one day walks and excursions. There's something for all the family.

Special conditions:
Minimum stay 2 nights
Smoking allowed outside only

Extras: Linen (Optional, NZ$15.00 per person).

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to clean the house and do the dishes before you leave.

Property manager

Kirsten

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Mountain biking 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)

General

  • Unit size: 1076.4 sq ft (100 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

About the neighborhood

Map
National Park, Manawatu-Wanganui

What's nearby

  • Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park - 4 min walk
  • Tongariro National Park - 11 min drive
  • Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre - 13 min drive
  • Whakapapa Ski Area - 22 min drive
  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Schnapps Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Macrocarpa Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Eivins Bistro Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Station Cafe and Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Basekamp - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully Refurbished Historic Railway Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautifully Refurbished Historic Railway Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully Refurbished Historic Railway Cottage?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully Refurbished Historic Railway Cottage located?

This family-friendly National Park Village vacation home is located in the mountains, within a 5-minute walk of Fishers Track and Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park. Taranaki Falls and Lower Tama Lake are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Beautifully Refurbished Historic Railway Cottage Reviews

Reviews

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melindi V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful!
The property is stunning! More than we hoped for, we will definitely book it again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Historic Railway Cottage
Great stay; handy to the facilities and areas we were attending. The house and amenities were just right for the events we were undertaking. Fully recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot to adventure from
If you are wanting something super central and warm to base yourself for your National park adventures then this is your place! Well equiped for any type of group, whether you have kids or just a group of mates! Highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam B.

Liked: Cleanliness
KIds' first trip to the snow
Beautiful house, surprisingly spacious, and the log burner made it super warm and cosy for our late-winter stay. Handy to Whakapapa for snow activities. Very good, helpful communications from the property manager. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and access to Whakapapa shuttle buses
The house was lovely and the wood fire kept it very warm. It was only a 5 minute walk to the shuttle bus area for Whakapapa (Mt Ruapehu) shuttle buses, which was very convenient. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023