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Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa

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1 bedroom
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Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire chalet

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa

Escape the city - Haven is an awesome place for you, and your kids, to experience a wicked range of outdoor activities. 20 minutes to Whakapapa ski field.

Clean, tidy and cosy, sleeps 5. Queen bed in bedroom, double sofabed and single divan in lounge. Duvets and pillows provided. The bathroom is in an adjacent wash-house. The kitchenette has double hotplates, a microwave, fridge, and Zip water heater, along with crockery, cutlery and cooking gear.

Come and make the most of the "Adventure Plateau", with Haven Cottage as your base.

Haven Cottage is nestled between the world heritage Tongariro National Park, Tongariro Forest Park, and Raurimu Scenic Reserve, 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 (you can watch the trains on the 2nd level 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 Cottage is the perfect base for the Crossing.

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, ... it's brilliant.
Special conditions:
Two night minimum stay.

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);

Property manager

Julie@Haven

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchenette

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

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony or patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Golf nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing 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)

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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

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Raurimu, Central Plateau

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa located?

Situated on a river, this chalet is within 9 mi (15 km) of Fishers Track, Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park, and Tongariro National Park. Ohinetonga Scenic Reserve is 10.2 mi (16.5 km) away.

Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 137 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 137 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 137 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 137 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 137 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris B., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Great value
It's a good value cottage in a good location just a few minutes from National Park and close to Whakapapa. It could do with a good spring clean, but you can't argue the price. Previous guests could've done more to clean like empty the bins properly, but overall would recommend and the description was accurate! Thanks for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Snowboarding trip
Location and price was great for what we needed it for as we were at the mountain to snowboard.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, peaceful
This was the perfect size for the two of us to be cozy but not cramped as the ski slopes were all closed. We had everything we needed and the cell reception was good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good little place
Good little place, has everything you need and location is also pretty good
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moana W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem
This gorgeous wee cabin was quite nostalgic for me. It had everything we needed to keep warm, well fed and rested following epic days at the snow. I really appreciate the laundry facilities, the location and the affordability which make beautiful snow adventures accessible. Our host Julie also gave very clear expectations and comprehensive information about the bach and surrounding areas. We look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Monique T.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness
3rd time we stayed here
Great little cottage, close to national park. Very helpful host who arranged replacement of small appliance that broke within a few hours. Having a washing machine, dryer and drying room is very useful. Army museum is great for kids on a rainy day.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Callum M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a budget holiday
This was my second stay and it was perfect, we did the Tongariro crossing and the homes location to national park and surrounding walks and activities makes it the perfect option if you want something cheap. For the price it’s what you expect. It’s no luxury hotel but it has more then enough for what you pay for
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at cottage
It is small but practical, was great for a short stay near Tongariro :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Corrine Gail A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Homey and Very Practical
Have a homey feel, close to tonggariro and very budget friendly. Neighbourhood is quite but people are friendly. Thanks for the lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Raurimu suprise
What a lovely wee place. Raurimu was more interesting than we thought. 4 Square at National Parkjust 10 minutes away for anything that we had forgotten and ice, mountain only a half hour drive. Great cell phone reception. couldn't get the tv to work though.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

An K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getting away from it all
Cute little place, everything you need and so close to Ruapehu. Great spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyse H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for the tongariro crossing/skiing
Great spot to do the tongariro crossing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good little place
Nice and warm once you get the heaters going, great location and has got basically everything you need :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Batch
Comfortable and warm little home. TV didnt work at all - no reception from the dish. Didn't matter, watched latest news etc on my laptop. Previous guests left used plastic bottles in the bathroom waste basket but we didn't use it at all so no effect on us. Handy to the mountain and nice quiet spot except for the trains at night which actually weren't unpleasant and something different we are not used to hearing. Great place to stay and value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

nicolas r.

Unfortunately, no cleaners means lots of dust in the room and moss on the "washroom's" windows
I would have appreciated knowing about the "no cleaners" policy and the outside "washroom" prior to booking.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for ski weekends
Cosy little place for ski weekends when all you need is a place to rest your head and dry your gear ready for the next day
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Spiral
Great little place, couldn't work the satellite TV but not a worry I guess there were instructions somewhere. I fixed the zip water heater the whistle was missing and sitting on top of urn. Overall great place, but National Park Bar is a total rip off! Paid $25 for buffet breakfast then had to buy coffee outside separately. Auckland prices with crap service and crap food. Unfortunately the Cafe by gas station and at railway station are both closed now. Avoid National Park as a destination Chateau closed etc take your own food and alcohol great area but not well served by hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jacques D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Haven
Enjoyed our stay, everything was clean and convenient, enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little spot for a getaway
Had a great time. Love this little spot. Good location and amazing price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana M., Mount Maunganui

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cabin
We had a great time staying at the haven , and the tv sound system made our movie night exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage
Second stay, cute cottage, so convenient for National park. Well set up. Drying room surprisingly effective. Had a lovely time, will be back. Kids loved dinosaur museum in Raetihi and army museum - great to have rainy day options.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Linda T.

Snow
Enjoyed our stay. Will book again if ever back that way.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Rebekah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy and value for money
Cosy and value for money- fit my needs. I would want to know in advance that the toilet and shower are outside in a separate building. Take a head torch if you need to go to the toilet at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023