Title: Located at the gateway to Mt Ruapehu Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=89791718&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Located at the gateway to Mt Ruapehu ## Photo gallery for Located at the gateway to Mt Ruapehu ![Exterior - Located at the gateway to Mt Ruapehu (Ohakune)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89800000/89791800/89791718/25bda017.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fireplace, stereo - Located at the gateway to Mt Ruapehu (Ohakune)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89800000/89791800/89791718/603b8446.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Located at the gateway to Mt Ruapehu (Ohakune)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89800000/89791800/89791718/e8cb988c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Located at the gateway to Mt Ruapehu (Ohakune)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89800000/89791800/89791718/ee357c0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Located at the gateway to Mt Ruapehu (Ohakune)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89800000/89791800/89791718/6cd98739.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched at the entrance to Mt Ruapehu, this cozy three-bedroom house offers a perfect base for summer and winter adventures. Explore the nearby Old Coach Rd cycle Trail, or simply unwind with family and friends in this charming self-contained home. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 121808 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available - Fireplace ## 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. ### Located at the gateway to Mt Ruapehu A cosy three bedroom self contained house sitting in a fantastic position at the entrance to Mt Ruapehu. This house sits right next to the Powderhorn and offers a great base for both summer and winter activities. A perfect location to finish the Old Coach Rd cycle Trail and just across the road from Maungawhero river make this the perfect base to start your adventure. This house is owned by Iwikau ski Club and is used by club members over winter. We ask that guests follow the same guidelines as our members; that is you will need to provide your own sheets. Guests will also need to provided their own towels as there is no washing machine on site. We ask that guests clean the house after use and dispose of rubbish and recycling. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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: 1,808 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7750000/7742900/7742816/ba0a149f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Peaks Motor Inn Ohakune - 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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 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 ## About the area Ohakune is home to this holiday home. The Dinosaur House and National Army Museum Te Mata Toa are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Kawana Flour Mill and Raurimu Spiral. [Visit our Ohakune travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ohakune.dx6123363) [View more Holiday homes in Ohakune](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ohakune-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6123363-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-39.40208%2C175.41243&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=cyBrVOjliBMk_wiw8Ic2AN6iWws=) Ohakune, Manawatu-Wanganui ### What's nearby - ![Tongariro National Park showing a sunset and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135271/693cc357-f620-4a05-aeb0-ccdeb157ad1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Tongariro National Park 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Mountain Bike Station 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Ohakune Disc Golf 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Big Carrot 3 min drive \- 1.6 miles - Ohakune Old Coach Road 4 min drive \- 1.4 miles ### Getting around - Whanganui (WAG) 104 min drive ### Restaurants - Big Mountain Burgers 3 min drive - Utopia Cafe 3 min drive - The Powderkeg 1 min walk - The Mountain Rocks Cafe & Bar 3 min drive - Tiger Palace 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Located at the gateway to Mt Ruapehu pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Located at the gateway to Mt Ruapehu? ### What time is check-in at Located at the gateway to Mt Ruapehu? ### What time is check-out at Located at the gateway to Mt Ruapehu? ### Where is Located at the gateway to Mt Ruapehu located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Located at the gateway to Mt Ruapehu Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phil R. 11 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location location location Perfect for our needs. Near to shops and at the foot of Ruapehu. Next door to excellent dining and bar. ##### Phil R. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Harjinder P. 4 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice location Really nice. We enjoyed our stay ##### Harjinder P. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Ann R. 8 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Overnight pit stop Property was perfect for us to break our trip on a long journey. ##### Ann R. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melody T. 4 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tia Tautuku whanau Such a lovely warm home, dog friendly, also loved the fact that there was no tv as it let my family connect again & we got to bond with no tv so played cards & dice was so much fun & we will definitely return with more whanau ##### Melody T. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ---