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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Raurimu, Central Plateau
  • Place, Mount Ruapehu
  • Place, Raurimu Spiral
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Tongariro National Park
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy Cottage w/ Wood Fired Hot Tub. Pet Friendly.

Welcome to our charming 100-year-old cottage in Raurimu — perfect for families, couples, and adventurers alike! Alongside its unique history, the cottage features a wood-fired hot tub seating six, ideal for unwinding after a day of fun. Just 20 minutes from the ski field and close to the famous Tongariro Alpine Crossing, it’s a great base for exploration. Enjoy modern comforts, spacious rooms, a large yard for kids, and a cozy fireplace for an unforgettable stay!

Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Known as one of the best day hikes in the world, the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is an unforgettable adventure through stunning volcanic landscapes. Our accommodation provides the perfect base for families looking to explore this iconic trek. We can arrange guided tours and shuttles to ensure you have a stress-free experience, making it easy to take in the incredible scenery and enjoy a full day of hiking without worrying about logistics.

Accommodations

🛌 Three bedrooms — two with queen beds and one with three bunk beds (six single beds in total), perfect for accommodating larger groups

🛋 Spacious main living area with comfortable seating, ideal for relaxation and family time

🍳 Fully equipped kitchen with everything you need to prepare home-cooked meals

💻 Dedicated workspace in one of the bedrooms, perfect for remote work or study

✨ Unique Features

🏡 Historic Charm: Our cottage is over 100 years old, adorned with antiques that lend a museum-like ambiance, perfect for those who appreciate history

🔥 Fireplace: The heart of the home, providing warmth and doubling as an oven for an extra cozy atmosphere

🌳 Outdoor Fun: Large yard with children’s playhouse, swing set, see-saw, and rope swing in the majestic oak tree. Plenty of parking or camping space

🍷 Relaxation Spots: Bar leaner next to the woodshed overlooking the yard — ideal for sipping wine while the children play. BBQ on the deck or enjoy coffee in the sunny breakfast spot

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly: Amenities and space designed so kids and adults have a memorable stay

🌸 Seasonal Appeal

❄️ Winter Wonderland: Just 20 minutes to the ski field, with a cozy fireplace to return to after a day on the slopes

☀️ Summer Retreat: Perfect for mountain biking, conquering the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, or discovering local waterfalls

🧺 Linens & Towels
Fresh linens and towels provided for every stay — including sheets, pillowcases, bath towels, hand towels, and tea towels — so you can simply arrive, relax, and enjoy.

🔥 Fireplace
The large fireplace in the heart of the living room keeps the home toasty and also heats the water and radiators in winter. Firewood and lighting materials provided.

🚂 Trains
The property borders the train tracks, a charming detail for train lovers. Passing trains may bring a soft rumble, adding to the cottage’s unique character.

🔑 Guest Access
Full access to the home and lawn space.

📍 About Raurimu
A small, historic settlement in the Ruapehu District, famous for the Raurimu Spiral — an engineering marvel of the railway world. Wander past heritage buildings, enjoy peaceful streets, and take in the charm of a place where time moves gently.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Raurimu Spiral. Features include laundry facilities. The vacation home offers a kitchen and a fireplace.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a fireplace
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 11 minutes by car from Tongariro National Park and 6 minutes from Raurimu Spiral
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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Cozy Cottage w/ Wood Fired Hot Tub. Pet Friendly. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 150 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had an excellent stay at the cottage with my family. Was the perfect location for a few days skiing, and the kids loved playing outdoors and the hot tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rory M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, easy drive upto the ski field. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness

A lovely (too) short stay in Raurimu

Stayed for just one night in this lovely, character-filled home to watch our daughter run the Tongariro Goat the next day (usually stay for two nights but unfortunately couldn't this time).What a great place! So much character, great open plan living area, plenty of sleeping space with comfy beds and a lovely setting. Definitely want to come back and enjoy the place more fully, including the hot tub!Sienna was fantastic to deal with.Many thanks .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Winner, winner, chicken dinner!

We loved the warm family atmosphere and country cottage vibe including the green grass and big maple tree (and swing). Enjoyed the late summer light on the back verandah, and a wonderful roast dinner with the family after a beautiful walk at nearby Tongariro. Warm fireside chats late into the night and then up early the next day for a longer hike. Fantastic base for enjoying the delights of Tongariro National Park.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

One night during our road trip

We stayed here one night during our road trip. Wish we had more time. Really cute place. Loved seeing the bunnies and our kids enjoyed the play equipment.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great break away

We really our stay at this very cosy cottage. Great fire place with plenty of wood to burn. Being so near to the Raurimu Spiral for train, National Park for supplies and rock climbing and Mt Rhapehu was excellent. Our party of 10 were most comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely property and gorgeous historical house

House was clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Character Filled Property

Warm, cozy, and very practical. loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hanle S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend

House was comfortable and had everything we needed for a quick break. Location is great. We had a lot of fun in the snow. We had two trains passing during the night. The only criticism would be that we would have loved to take a warm shower after returning from the snow, but the water took very long to heat up from the fire.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place to stay

Hibestly petfect is the only word i can use. Me and my family adored our stay and the hosts were awesome. We definitely will be rebooking throughout the year for future holidays in the area. Thanks so much for the memories we were able to make thanks to this trip
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable stay

My friend and I were very comfortable in this house end of August during a very wet week. Was very clean and we were surprised how warm we kept in it. Great log fire. Very well equipped kitchen. Very comfortable beds. Great location for us, we walked, mountain biked, skied and dined out at local hotel restaurant. Short drive to well stocked four square for anything you’d need.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yulia K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and immaculate.

A beautiful and immaculate place to stay! Comfortable beds, plenty of space. Stylish kitchen with all you need. Easy communication with the host. We will come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harley B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden Gem

A fantastic break away with the family. Great communication with owners and easy to deal with. Will definitely be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marius T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Cottage

Perfect place for a two night stay, no TV, kids had fun and great living area inside. Great location for going to the snow and other local attractions. Will definately go there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

Would definitely book again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Finnley M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming old world gem in funky valley!!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

wotgoes

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Have been coming here for 4 years now and love it every time. Little bit of a miss communication about arival time this time around. 1st.coms was arrive at 4pm then instruction per email said arrival time 2pm. Then we arrived at 2pm and the cleaner/ owner said 3pm..all in all great stay was there claen
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tongariro Cottage

Excellent property - we love this property have stayed here several times and always enjoy our time here. Loved the recent work that has been done on the property. It was super clean and tidy all throughout loved the kitchen and the playground area looks great too (not that we needed it). We will definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

J M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual snow trip

Amazing property, the owners have put a lot of thought into the decorating and making it child friendly with an awesome playhouse and other activities. Our 2 year old loved seeing all the toot toots :D Very comfortable 3 nights here in winter.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenice T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome house

We had a really nice stay. I was worried about getting cold but there was a really good woodburner with heaps of dry wood- didnt even need kindling to light it. We were so warm. The house was clean, modern and comfortable, with comfy beds. I liked the decor and having a clothes dryer was very appreciated! We will definitely be back to stay here next time we go to the snow. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely relaxing stay

Brilliant property, wished we’d been able to stay longer. Comfortable and relaxing. Great location for walking and biking
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kohei

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Awesome cottage! But need sheets ! Definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thank you for having us

This was our second time. We love the place, the space, the trains and the memorabilia. Watching the trains go through was a total highlight for my dad, the kids played badminton in the garden and we did some beautiful walks in National Park. A great place for the whole family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a good stay

Nice and cosy. Well set up. Cool place to see Raurimu spiral
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024