Title: MJ's Retreat, Stunning Tongariro crossing accommodation. Private and secure. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # MJ's Retreat, Stunning Tongariro crossing accommodation. Private and secure. Holiday home in Horopito with kitchen and patio ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108980000/108978500/108978480/19165d88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fireplace, DVD player, books, music library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108980000/108978500/108978480/28165ab0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108980000/108978500/108978480/75312a76.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108980000/108978500/108978480/865b8684.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace, DVD player, books, music library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108980000/108978500/108978480/8c28e9f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At MJ's Retreat, Stunning Tongariro crossing accommodation. Private and secure. , you can look forward to golfing on-site, a garden and a playground. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### MJ's Retreat, Stunning Tongariro crossing accommodation. Private and secure. After 20yrs of building and running MJ's Retreat we have decided this year to offer a reduced rate. Our property is ideally located for the Tongariro Crossing, the Whakapapa and Turoa ski fields, Old Coach Road , Bridge to Nowhere, 42nd Traverse , Whanganui canoe trips, and many other walks and mountain bike rides. The house is situated on 40 000m2 , half in native bush with a stream and pond/swimming hole. It is private and secure with good views of Mt Ruapehu. The listing is new on this site but is also listed on Air bnb and Holiday houses (MJ's Retreat) Check out the reviews. A good site for information for the Tongariro Crossing is https:www.tongarirocrossing.com. Regards Mike ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Printer ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Bicycles - Boat - Golf - Kayak - Snow sports gear ### 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) ### General - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Bicycles - Composting - Comprehensive recycling policy - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Eco-friendly toiletries - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Grey water recycling system - Housekeeping (on request) - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Water dispenser - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53210000/53201300/53201206/a9194b21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mountain House located in central Ohakune Ohakune - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 55 reviews £119 includes taxes & fees 22 Nov - 23 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=53201206&PinnedHotelID=53201206&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37960000/37952200/37952124/f3d15f51.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rivendell - Horopito Holiday Home Horopito - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 9.6 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=37952124&PinnedHotelID=37952124&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31570000/31563600/31563599/2e5fefe5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning Views, Warm, Central & Quiet Little Hill Biking, Skiing, Tramping +more Ohakune - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 111 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=31563599&PinnedHotelID=31563599&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96530000/96527000/96527000/fc4765ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautifully Refurbished Historic Railway Cottage National Park - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=96527000&PinnedHotelID=96527000&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34100000/34095200/34095176/3b77fe30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mountain Max's Lodge in Tongariro National Park National Park - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 33 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=34095176&PinnedHotelID=34095176&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![3 bedrooms, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89590000/89581300/89581248/cd1a7b07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Retro A-Frame in National Park Village National Park - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=89581248&PinnedHotelID=89581248&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83680000/83679400/83679365/0f990717.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tongariro Manuka House, National Park, Mt Ruapehu. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that 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 area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-39.34441,175.37183&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:nqboF%7Dhkm%60%40%3FS%3FQ%3FU%3FU%40Q%40U%40Q%40S%40U%40QBU%40QBUBQBUBQBQBUDQDQBUDQDQDQFQDQDSFQFQDOHQFQFMFSHMFQHOHQHOFMJOHOHOHMJKJMHOJKJKJOJKJKJKLMJKLKJILIJMLGLGLILILGLILILGNELILELENELENENELENCLENANCNALCNCNAN%3FNAL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%3FN%40N%3FN%40NBLBN%40NBL%40NDNBLDNDLDNDLDNDLDLHLDNFLHLHLFLHLHLFJFLLLHJHLJJJJLLJJJJJJJJNJJHNJLHJJLHNHNHNHLHNHPFNHLHPFRFLFPFPFNFPDPFRDPFPDPDPDPBTDPDPBTBPBPBTBPBT%40P%40TBP%40T%40R%40P%40T%40P%3FT%3FT%3FP%3FR%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FTAPARARARATCPATAPCTCPCRCRCPCREREPCREREPEPGPEPGPEPGRGLGPGRGLGPIRILGNIPINILINILINKNIJKLINKJKNKJKJKJMJKJKJMLKFMJMJKHMHMFMHMFMHMFOHMDMFMFODMDODMDODMDO%40OFM%40OBO%40MBO%40OBO%3FO%40M%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCM%3FOAO%3FOCOAMCOAOCOAMGOAMEOEOEMEOEMEMGMGOEMIMGMIMGMIMGMIMIKKMKKGMMKKMKKKKKKKKOKKKKIOKMKKIOIOIMKOGMIOIQIOGQIOGQGMGSIQEMGSGQEQEQGQEQEQESCSEQESCSCQCSCSCQCUAQCUAQAUASASASAQ%3FU%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5mRm9tc7IEE1MeAkEKwY8Iym3tA=) Horopito, Manawatu-Whanganui #### What's nearby - Old Coach Road Bike Trail - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles - Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 13 min drive - 10.9 miles - Ohakune Disc Golf - 13 min drive - 10.9 miles - Big Carrot - 13 min drive - 11.1 miles - Ohakune Old Coach Road - 16 min drive - 12.7 miles #### Getting around - Whanganui (WAG) - 103 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Powderkeg - ‬13 min drive - ‪Big Mountain Burgers - ‬11 min drive - ‪Lemongrass Thai Cuisine - ‬11 min drive - ‪Kombi Coffee - ‬11 min drive - ‪Utopia Cafe - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is MJ's Retreat, Stunning Tongariro crossing accommodation. Private and secure. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is MJ's Retreat, Stunning Tongariro crossing accommodation. Private and secure. located? > Situated in Horopito, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Old Coach Road Bike Trail and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Tongariro National Park. The Dinosaur House and Ratana Church are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## MJ's Retreat, Stunning Tongariro crossing accommodation. Private and secure. Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julian W. 28 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Great family stay in Horopito This is a quiet but spacious and charming house very suitable for a family group or group of friends. We were all very comfortable here. Close to some good walks, golf and good restaurants (and the big vegetables) in Ohakune. A little late learning about access details, but once we made contact with Mike he was extremely friendly and helpful. ##### Julian W. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victor L. 17 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful home and amenities/activities. Every room had a spacious bed and each bed had electric blankets (wonderful in the winter!). The home is warm and feels welcoming as soon as you step inside. Wouldn't hesitate to book again. The host is very friendly and had the heaters going for us by the time we got there. ##### Victor L. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sophia A. 12 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Vibes This house is perfect for a large group of friends. We loved the space, BBQ, music collection and peaceful surroundings. ##### Sophia A. 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