Title: Rivendell - Horopito Holiday Home 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 # Rivendell - Horopito Holiday Home Cottage with kitchen, near Tongariro National Park ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37960000/37952200/37952124/f3d15f51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37960000/37952200/37952124/c7e6115c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37960000/37952200/37952124/b2272922.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37960000/37952200/37952124/ae8f1b17.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37960000/37952200/37952124/3a637a6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Rivendell - Horopito Holiday Home provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Rivendell - Horopito Holiday Home Rivendell is an amazing 3 bedroom + loft Horopito holiday home. This home sits on a large section and features a secluded and private outlook, that has amazing views of Mt. Ruapehu and surrounding National Park. With space to sleep 10, this home is just the ticket for multiple families or larger groups looking for their next mountain escape. Head out the sundeck at this home and take in the views of Mt. Ruapehu and the bush that surrounds this home. The house has plenty of green grass for younger family members to run around on and even has Alpacas on site, meaning you get the best of rural living just minutes from Horopito. The interior of this home is spacious with a huge open plan living area with modern furnishings that are perfect for relaxing on after long days exploring. And with Sky TV & WiFi equipped there is plenty of things to keep you entertained while you relax from the comfort of the couches. The rooms are also light and large with 3 of the rooms leading out to the sundeck or upstairs balcony. For winter stays, the home is also equipped with multiple potbelly fireplaces and plenty of wood to keep the fire burning through colder days. A 15 minute drive from this home will have you in the heart of Ohakune, however if you feel like cycling the famous Old Coach Road and cycle trail to Ohakune is right by this home. You're perfectly situated between two skifields of Whakapapa and Turoa, which are just 30 minutes drive from the home, perfect for the skiers of the group. Stunning views, comfortable living and great ammenities. Welcome to Rivendell! As there is a shallow pond near the driveway, adults should closely supervise young children while outside to ensure they are safe around water.Please note as the property is in the National Park, no open fires or open fire cooking is permitted. Outdoor cooking is strictly confined to the BBQ.Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony/patio - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 - Garden - Unit size: 1,561 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54350000/54341000/54340907/4370339a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ohakune Snowhaus - Ohakune Holiday Home Ohakune - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 9.0 Wonderful 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=54340907&PinnedHotelID=54340907&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29860000/29851400/29851349/b0de6435.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Great place to stay for large groups or families Horopito - Hot tub - Kitchen - Parking available - Barbecue grill 8.0 Very good 92 reviews £170 includes taxes & fees 7 Oct - 8 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-07&endDate=2025-10-08&selected=29851349&PinnedHotelID=29851349&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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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 On-site 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Rivendell Horopito Horopito 597322 Rivendell - Horopito Holiday Home Horopito Rivendell - Horopito Holiday Home Private vacation home Rivendell - Horopito Holiday Home Private vacation home Horopito ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-39.33517,175.39217&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:vw%60oFahom%60%40%3FS%3FQ%3FU%3FU%40Q%40U%40Q%40S%40UBQ%40U%40QBUBQBUBQBQBUDQDQBQDUDQDQFQDQDQFSFQFOFQFQFMFSHOFOHOHOHQHMHOHOHMJOHKJOHMJKJMJMJKJKLKJMJKLKJGLMJGLKLILILGLGLILINGLELILENELELENENELENCNELANCNALCNANCN%3FNAL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40LBN%40NBL%40NDNBLDNDLDNDNDLDLDLHNDLFLHLHLFLFLHLHLJJFLLJFLJJJJLLJJJJJJLJLJJHLJNJJHNHLHNHNHLHNHPHNFNHNFRFLFPHPDNFPFRDPDPFPDPDPDPBTDPDPBTBPBPBTBPBT%40PBT%40P%40T%40R%40P%40T%40P%3FT%3FT%3FP%3FR%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FTAPARARARATAPCTAPCTCPCRCRCPCREREPCRERENERGPEPEPGRGPELIPGRGNGNINGPINIPINILINILININKJKLINKJKJKNKJKJMJKJKLMJKFMJKHMJMHMFMFMHMHMFMHODMHMDMDODODMDODMDOBODM%40OBO%40MBO%40OBO%3FO%40M%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCM%3FOAO%3FOCOAMCOAOCMAOEOCMEOEOEMEMEOEMEMIMEOIMGMIMIMGMGMIMKKIMKKGMKKMKKMKKKKKKOKKKKIOKMIKKOIOIMIOIMISIMIOGQIOGOGOGSGQGMGQGSEQEQGQESEOEUCQEQESCSCQCSCSCQCUAQAUCQAUASASASAQ%3FU%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=YTw9z3Nt2S-Yj-1l0zknKSj_HEE=) Horopito, Mt Ruapehu #### What's nearby - Old Coach Road Bike Trail - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles - Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 16 min drive - 12.2 miles - Ohakune Disc Golf - 17 min drive - 12.2 miles - Big Carrot - 17 min drive - 12.4 miles - Ohakune Old Coach Road - 20 min drive - 14.0 miles #### Restaurants - ‪The Powderkeg - ‬17 min drive - ‪Big Mountain Burgers - ‬15 min drive - ‪Lemongrass Thai Cuisine - ‬15 min drive - ‪Rice Bar & Food Ohakune - ‬15 min drive - ‪Kombi Coffee - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rivendell - Horopito Holiday Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Rivendell - Horopito Holiday Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Rivendell - Horopito Holiday Home? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Rivendell - Horopito Holiday Home located? > Situated in Horopito, this cottage is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Tongariro National Park and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Old Coach Road Bike Trail. The Dinosaur House and Ratana Church are also within 12 miles (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Rivendell - Horopito Holiday Home Reviews 9.6 ### 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) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clint T. 6 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Rivendell Great place. The BBQ needs attention as flame was very low. ##### Clint T. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marco I. 7 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in #### A frustrating start but beautiful location The property is as listed. Beautiful, well appointed and serene location close enough to everything. BUT it took over 30 minutes and several long distance phone calls to obtain the correct lockbox code to enter the property which was really frustrating after a long day's drive. I hope they sort that out. ##### Marco I. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hardeep B. 8 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautfiful place Location, house, and generous space are amazing. The view of Tongariro National Park from the house is mesmerizing. The property manager is absolutely brilliant with communication and getting the house ready for you to welcome... :) ##### Hardeep B. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Neta L. 4 Oct 2019 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We had a lovely stay in this quiet bach Enjoyed a warm stay not far from Whakapapa. Beautiful and big enough for two families ##### Neta L. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Luis Gerardo G. 30 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning Great place for a gateway. House fullnof space for activities. Stunning view. Just perfect. ##### Luis Gerardo G. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Simon C. 8 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Great service A lovely spot, bags of room inside, a wee way from shops and cafes etc. ##### Simon C. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dipti P. 6 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect and cosy Lovely property for a group stay. Nice and cosy and very warm with fire places and heaters. ##### Dipti P. 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