Title: The Railway Sleeper - your home away from home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # The Railway Sleeper - your home away from home Holiday home with kitchen, 6-minute walk to Tongariro National Park ## Photo gallery for The Railway Sleeper - your home away from home ![Smart TV, stereo - The Railway Sleeper - your home away from home (Ohakune)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112710000/112707300/112707268/83f44d40.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, stereo - The Railway Sleeper - your home away from home (Ohakune)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112710000/112707300/112707268/aea125df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Railway Sleeper - your home away from home (Ohakune)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112710000/112707300/112707268/f854a00c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi - The Railway Sleeper - your home away from home (Ohakune)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112710000/112707300/112707268/e549e4de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Railway Sleeper - your home away from home (Ohakune)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112710000/112707300/112707268/c9016790.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Railway Sleeper - your home away from home provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Parking available ## 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. ### The Railway Sleeper - your home away from home Welcome to our 4 bedroom house right in the heart of the Junction - just an 18 minute drive from the top of the mountain or a 2 minute walk to the Powderkeg and other Junction eateries and bars. The house has been modernised while keeping some original features to get the balance of old and new. There are 3 rooms with a queen or double bed and “the bunk room” with 4 big single beds the kids will love! Warm and cosy in winter and cool in Summer this is the perfect spot to bring family and friends for an amazing holiday in the winter for the snow or in the summer for biking and hiking. \* Can sleep up to 10 people with comfortable beds throughout the house \* 1 queen bed, 2 double beds, and 4 single bunks. \* All linen provided - including towels \* Free WiFi over Fibre connection. \* Secure drying room / mountain bike storage room in the shed. Great for getting all your gear dry and ready for the next day skiing. \* 2 x TV, Playstation 4, and bluetooth soundbar speaker \* Full kitchen and ancient but functional laundry facilities \* Off-street parking \* Hairdryer, iron and ironing board \* Pets welcome upon request ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - 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SLEEPS 14 -PET FRIENDLY- BOOK NOW Ohakune - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.2 Wonderful 80 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=26800051&PinnedHotelID=26800051&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 1 total pets ### 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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 Long-term renters welcome 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 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area Located in Ohakune, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tongariro National Park and Mount Ruapehu. [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-39.40159%2C175.41577&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=fB5kv1SJQW1DRlo7P_qG25gfwY0=) Ohakune, Manawatu-Whanganui ### What's nearby - Tongariro National Park \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Mountain Bike Station \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Ohakune Disc Golf \- 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Ohakune Old Coach Road \- 4 min drive \- 1.6 miles - Whakapapa Ski Area \- 46 min drive \- 43.3 miles ### Getting around - Whanganui (WAG) - 108 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Big Mountain Burgers - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Powderkeg - ‬4 min walk - ‪Utopia Cafe - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Mountain Rocks Cafe & Bar - ‬3 min drive - ‪Kombi Coffee - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Railway Sleeper - your home away from home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Railway Sleeper - your home away from home? ### What time is check-in at The Railway Sleeper - your home away from home? ### What time is check-out at The Railway Sleeper - your home away from home? ### Where is The Railway Sleeper - your home away from home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Railway Sleeper - your home away from home 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 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Becky C. 23 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Highly recommend, well equipped, really comfortable beds and the owners are great to deal with. Would definitely stay again. ##### Becky C. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charlotte B. 2 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous place Loved our time here in this spacious, cosy heritage cottage! The beds were all very comfortable, electric blankets made it next level. A short stroll to the awa, and close to everything you need. Highly recommended. ##### Charlotte B. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katrina p. 12 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We stayed at 23 Railway Road in Ohakune for our daughter’s basic training graduation, and it couldn’t have been more perfect. The place was well set up, clean, and had everything we needed for a comfortable and stress-free visit. The space was warm, welcoming, and clearly well loved — it really felt like a home away from home. ##### Katrina p. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fiona P. 9 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great find! This house is in a perfect location for Powderkeg and Turoa. It is a really comfortable house to stay in, with plenty of space and everything you need. Highly recommend and would be more than happy to stay here again. ##### Fiona P. 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