Title: Haven: Ruapehu Accommodation - great value Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=3000001862&destination=Raurimu%2C+Manawat%C5%AB-Whanganui%2C+New+Zealand&selected=34624130&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Haven: Ruapehu Accommodation - great value ## Photo gallery for Haven: Ruapehu Accommodation - great value ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Haven: Ruapehu Accommodation - great value (Raurimu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34630000/34624200/34624130/c88b193a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Haven: Ruapehu Accommodation - great value (Raurimu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34630000/34624200/34624130/b28ba4f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Haven: Ruapehu Accommodation - great value (Raurimu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34630000/34624200/34624130/28f3834f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms - Haven: Ruapehu Accommodation - great value (Raurimu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34630000/34624200/34624130/08954687.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Haven: Ruapehu Accommodation - great value (Raurimu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34630000/34624200/34624130/de815d08.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Haven is your ultimate base on the 'Adventure Plateau' with a large deck to enjoy the sunset and river views, plus an awesome drying room for post-adventure relaxation. Unwind around the woodburner with a glass of wine, play cards or watch movies in this home theatre-equipped retreat. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill - 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. ### Haven: Ruapehu Accommodation - great value Plenty of room, Freeview TV, great woodburner, home theatre, awesome drying room and NO BUNKS. Come and make the most of the "Adventure Plateau", with Haven as your base. In Spring/Summer you can sit out on the large deck and watch the sun go down over the flowering dogwoods, with the river babbling in the background and warbling tui's and bellbird's doing their last rounds. When it gets cooler, snuggle up around the fire with a glass of mulled wine and a good book, play cards or bring along your favourite DVD movies. For the more active, Haven is nestled between the world heritage Tongariro National Park, Tongariro Forest Park, and only a stones throw away from the Whanganui National Park, Haven offers an awesome base for your Central Plateau adventures. Raurimu is home to the world famous Raurimu Spiral (2nd level visible from the front porch), and is only 20 mins to Whakapapa ski field, 40 mins to Turoa ski field, and about 20 mins to the nationally renowned Taumarunui Golf Course. The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is rated the best one day trek in New Zealand, and listed by many as one of the top-ten day treks in the world. Haven is the perfect base for the Crossing, where shuttles to pick you up and drop you off at the start and end of the track, are available from National Park only 5 min drive away. You could prepare your meal in the slow-cooker before you leave, and have it ready and waiting for you when you return. But wait, there's more (sorry, no Ginsu knives), Central Plateau offers the best mountain biking in the North Island (42nd Traverse, Fishers Track, John MacDonald Loop), skiing, snow boarding, mountain climbing, hot pools (Tokaanu), climbing wall, trout fishing, horse riding, quad biking, paintball, tramping, kayaking, rafting, scenic flights, natural history, hiking, canoeing, easy day walks, art and crafts, restaurants, pubs, Lord of the Rings filming locations, Waiouru Army Museum, Tongariro Crossing, summit climbs, bird watching. Special conditions: Two night minimum. NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels), take your rubbish and recycling away with you. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Canoeing nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ### Property is also known as Haven: Ruapehu Accommodation - Great Value Raurimu Haven: Ruapehu Accommodation - Great Value Private vacation home ## About the area Raurimu is home to this holiday home. Fishers Track and Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tongariro National Park and Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park. Canoeing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby. [Visit our Raurimu travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Raurimu.dx3000001862) [View more Holiday homes in Raurimu](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Raurimu-Private-Holiday-Homes.d3000001862-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-39.12030%2C175.39436&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JBnLSuOfu4J-Yz5B_wvM_sppSEw=) Raurimu, Central Plateau ### What's nearby - ![Tongariro National Park](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 10 min drive \- 9.8 miles - Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park 7 min drive \- 5.6 miles - Fishers Track 7 min drive \- 5.6 miles - Raurimu Spiral 8 min drive \- 1.6 miles - Ohinetonga Scenic Reserve 13 min drive \- 11.6 miles ### Restaurants - Schnapps Bar 6 min drive - Spiral Bar 6 min drive - Macrocarpa Cafe 6 min drive - AmyJade’s 6 min drive - Eivins Bar 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Haven: Ruapehu Accommodation - great value pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Haven: Ruapehu Accommodation - great value? ### What time is check-out at Haven: Ruapehu Accommodation - great value? ### Where is Haven: Ruapehu Accommodation - great value located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Haven: Ruapehu Accommodation - great value 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 70 8 - Good 25 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Neil W. 25 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet spot to rest Nice little place to get some quiet rest away from city life. ##### Neil W. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vitor D. 27 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ski trip Good and spacious stay, close to the ski station. ##### Vitor D. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Regan W. 9 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning place to stay Just what you need to get away from it all. Clean, tidy and enough space for friends & family. Stunning location and within easy driving distance to many activities. we will be back again such a great place. ##### Regan W. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Suzanne M. 21 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family snow trip This property was exactly what we wanted and needed, perfect location, pricing and a huge house that wasnt too flash to accomadate the kids,, fireplace was brilliant, love the dinning table for us all to be seated at. Absolutely perfect for us just the beds could be up graded, there a bit worn. ##### Suzanne M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Lyons N. 5 Aug 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay on our ski holidays! Great bach that comfortably fits many people. Good to have two bathrooms, with one having toilet and shower split. Warm in winter! Plenty of toys and books for kids. ##### Lyons N. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Elizabeth L. 17 Jan 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Great spot for families and friends to stay in National Park, lots of beds and everything you need. A much loved Bach showing its age a bot and needing a spring clean. We were comfortable and happy with everything. ##### Elizabeth L. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sara W. 21 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Location Great property with every thing you need for a weekend away. We were snowboarding at whakapapa. House was warm with fire going. Drying room was great. Nice and close to mountain. Thank you. ##### Sara W. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Garry C. 7 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Base for biking We used this property as a base to bike the Kaimanawa Descent and the 42nd traverse. The lounge fire and the bench table were highlights for our team. The information provided was comprehensive and we found everything we needed to know. ##### Garry C. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah & Mike C. 1 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Another great stay at Haven, very easy and comfortable has everything we needed for an enjoyable weekend. ##### Sarah & Mike C. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Benjamin W. 6 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome place to stay was a great place to stay and everything we needed was provided, great place would recommend ##### Benjamin W. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Jaime C. 5 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great catch up with family. ##### Jaime C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### travis p. 1 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The property was clean, fully equipped, cosy, warm and very welcoming. Our kids had a blast with the costumes ##### travis p. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### RoseMarie E. 17 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful stay thank you . All tidy and clean . Perfect for our family ##### RoseMarie E. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rohit K. 30 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect haven We all loved our stay, house is so big and everything was on point, fireplace takes the 10 out 10 and location was just peacefully awesome. ##### Rohit K. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elena G. 2 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We really enjoyed our stay at the Haven. It was very warm with the wood burner and heaters in each bedroom. Big dining table and drying room were great benefits. Kids enjoyed variety of puzzles, board games and dress ups. ##### Elena G. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adrian C. 21 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy kept us warm and relaxed through out our stay. place is huge with plenty of bed rooms, kitchen complete with utensils plus heaps of firewood in the main living area and outside the house.photos posted on company website made property a bit old but its not outdated to see personally. we’ll surely come back again for the next snow adventure. thank you for this place ##### Adrian C. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### manjula g. 15 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice accommodation Very fabulous accommodation and near to the Mount Ruapehu snow Area ##### manjula g. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily B. 16 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short Break to walk the Tongariro Crossing Great house that easily accommodated our group of different ages and families. ##### Emily B. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### steve s. 4 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great budget spot Love the newdoors and carpet. Looking forward to next year again. ##### steve s. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jake D. 9 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A++ awesome property & host, highly recommend ##### Jake D. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chante V. 20 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy and neat 😊 Well looked after property. Cozy and perfect for a winter get together! ##### Chante V. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nan L. 21 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This place was perfect for our skiing holiday. We were a group of six, two mums and four kids, and it suited us beautifully. The kids absolutely loved the toys and the cozy fireplace. The house was well-heated throughout, and the drying room was a fantastic bonus. It made getting our ski gear ready for the next day so easy. The location was also very convenient, less than 10 minutes to Four Square and just 25 minutes to Whakapapa. While the house is older, it is clearly well cared for and maintained. Thank you so much for hosting us. We would love to come back for another holiday. ##### Nan L. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vimlesh 12 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Great staying. Little old but serves the purpose reminds back the old time.. Thanks ##### Vimlesh Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nikka S. 23 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy All good! ##### Nikka S. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Campbell G. 1 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A harbour of serenity and activity A great place to escape to in a beautiful and untouched landscape. The house is a great base for all manner of activities allbeit just admiring Gods creation. Well priced for families i should add. 😃 ##### Campbell G. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ---