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Ruapehu Retreat - modern home away from home with mountain views

Ruapehu Retreat - modern home away from home with mountain views

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Snow day
Mountain view from kitchen window
Lounge
Lounge 2
Kitchen 2

Overview of Ruapehu Retreat - modern home away from home with mountain views

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7105 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

Map
National Park, Owhango
  • Popular LocationMarton Sash and Door Cycling Park9 min walk
  • Popular LocationTongariro National Park10 min drive
  • Popular LocationWhakapapa Ski Area21 min drive
  • AirportTaupo (TUO)78 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Master bedroom

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Ruapehu Retreat - modern home away from home with mountain views

Right in the middl\e of National Park, with mountain views.

The perfect spot to enjoy our little slice of paradise. In summer fling the ranch sliders open and it's cool and airy. In winter choose between the cosy atmosphere of a log fire or convenience of the heatpump . Firewood is provided.

Super comfy beds with oversized duvets, electric blankets and plump pillows on all beds. Sheets and towels are provided.

Fully equipped cook's kitchen with all mod cons makes cooking for a family easy. Full size fridge/freezer and large pantry with loads of storage. Basic condiments are provided. Gas BBQ is available.

Great shower pressure with unlimited hot water and a large, deep bath for a relaxing soak after a hard day's skiing, biking or hiking. Master bedroom has ensuite. Both bathrooms have heaters and heated towel rails.

Large drying room gets a whole family's wet gear dry in just a few hours. Full laundry with large capacity washing machine and drier.

HD TV with Freeview, stereo and DVD player - we have a Sky satellite dish so take your decoder if you want to watch Sky. High speed internet is included (no data cap). Some board games, cards, puzzles and books available.

Special conditions:
No smoking, no pets. no parties.
Guests to wash dishes and remove all rubbish and recycling
Compulsory cleaning fee of $70 applies, to be left on departure.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$70.00 per stay);

Property manager

Karyn and Bruce

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking inside the house may incur a cleaning fee

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

National Park Village

This vacation home is located in National Park Village. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tongariro National Park and Mount Ruapehu. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
Map
National Park, Owhango

What's nearby

  • Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park - 9 min walk
  • Tongariro National Park - 10 min drive
  • Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre - 12 min drive
  • Whakapapa Ski Area - 21 min drive
  • Turoa Ski Area - 41 min drive

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • Schnapps Bar - 8 min walk
  • Eivins Bistro Bar - 9 min walk
  • The Station Cafe and Restaurant - 5 min walk
  • Basekamp - 3 min walk
  • Macrocarpa Cafe - 10 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

rob w., minneapolis, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay for Tongariro Crossing
Very comfortable and well equipped spot in a beautiful location. We loved the Crossing and were fortunate to get great weather for it, but also enjoyed shorter walks in the area as well as the brilliantly designed mini-golf nearby!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yogesh P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
Clean, comfortable and well equipped home. Would recommend it to friends and family. Definitely would come back. Thanks for the nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic House
Ruapehu Retreat is a fantastic house, very well equipped and comfortable. Beds were comfortable, bathrooms like new with excellent water pressure and kitchen was extremely well equipped. Karen was lovely to deal with and the check-in / check-out was super easy. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Great place to stay, very comfortable. Everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super retreat
Extremely well equipped. Very comfortable. Great location for the National Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Karyn and Bruce

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