Title: Tekoa Lodge a truely beuatiful location , that is quiet, secluded and private . 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=57730906&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire chalet # Tekoa Lodge a truely beuatiful location , that is quiet, secluded and private . ## Photo gallery for Tekoa Lodge a truely beuatiful location , that is quiet, secluded and private . ![Terrace/patio - Tekoa Lodge a truely beuatiful location , that is quiet, secluded and private . (Raurimu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57740000/57731000/57730906/fa0bfbb5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Tekoa Lodge a truely beuatiful location , that is quiet, secluded and private . 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(Raurimu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57740000/57731000/57730906/11aa01ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located on 3.5 hectares of native bush and ferns, Tekoa Lodge is a peaceful retreat offering ample space for relaxation in its spacious dining/lounge area and large covered deck. Explore the track to the pristine river or unwind in this serene natural setting with excellent WiFi connection. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire chalet 5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - 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. ### Tekoa Lodge a truely beuatiful location , that is quiet, secluded and private . Tekoa Lodge is set in a special unique location on a large 3.5 Ha privately owned native bush and fern covered property. The Chalet is surrounded by native bush and ferns .A peaceful completely unspoiled private secluded spot amongst so much natural beauty and ambiance. Explore the track down to the pristine, unspoiled and beautiful snow fed river in the valley 300 metres below the Chalet . Native birds Bellbirds, Tui's, Wood Pigeons, Quail, and Kiwis are close in the bush surrounding the Lodge The home is on two levels, spacious and warm . A feature of the Lodge is the large dining /lounge area with ample room for everyone to relax in. Recently added has been a large covered deck area (Dec 2020) this gives great indoor / outdoor flow from the main living area via the bifolding doors. Its the the ideal place for two families from either end of the North Island to meet and holiday together. or for larger groups on retreat. We can accommodate up to 14 people when our other smaller studio unit is included. and also more than this we do have on site a two motor home parks well set up with power connection , water , waste dump site, and a shower and toilet block It has excellent WIFI connection and speed with unlimited data so ideal for operating business activities while on holiday.. Has 55 ins TV with Netflicks Sky sports channel . ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Ski - Ski-in/ski-out access ### Internet - Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Smoking is permitted but strictly outside of the b ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Unlimited smartphone data usage ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - On a river ### Things to do - Ski-in/ski-out access ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3890000/3888600/3888552/a136b43d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Park Hotel Ruapehu National Park Village - Hot tub - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 8.2 Very good 1,001 reviews £59 includes taxes & fees 28 Apr - 29 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-28&endDate=2026-04-29&selected=3888552&PinnedHotelID=3888552&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37750000/37748900/37748813/0d3eb25b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mountain Heights Lodge National Park Village - 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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 Located in Raurimu, this chalet is in a rural area and on a river. Raurimu Spiral and Te Porere Redoubt are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fishers Track and Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Tekoa Lodge a truely beuatiful location , that is quiet, secluded and private . 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 10 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Andrej P. 26 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 2 days stay Great location, superb terace ##### Andrej P. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joseph S. 8 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Great place, almost perfect Really nice spot in nature, clean and tidy house. David was super helpful and quick to respond to any questions.One thing would be another rental nearby so not completely secluded but we barely saw them so not a real issue at all! ##### Joseph S. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracey 17 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication This was our first ‘extended’ family trip. Eight of us in total, 4 adults and 4 kids (ages 2, 6, 9, 15). The house and outside area was fantastic and fit for purpose. There was plenty of room so we didn’t feel on top of each other. Fantastically stocked kitchen, has every utensil and pot you’d need. Enough beds/bedrooms and bathrooms. Lovely big lounge area and the outside was a dream! Enjoyed the walk to the stream and the swing seat and see-saw kept the younger kids entertained. Lovely and close to the mountain as well. Couldn’t have asked for a better way to spend our weekend. Thanks David. ##### Tracey Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt K. 4 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Tekoa Lodge was perfect for our family ski trip. House is very warm with the woodburner going. Lots of space inside and out. Very short drive to the mountain. The private bush track down the river is also very cool. We would certainly stay again. Oh, and David is an excellent communicator. ##### Matt K. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tamara M. 19 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great space, Great base. Our host is a clear, timely communicator who was accommodating to our needs, which made the experience easy. This was a great base for our whanau to enjoy the mountains around us. ##### Tamara M. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Neti S. 7 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great set up and very cosy. Well set up cosy lodge with everything you need. Heaps of space and outdoor tables etc. The owner was really approachable easy to communicate with. Highly recommend. ##### Neti S. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philip T. 4 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay at Tekoa Lodge The property is great and had everything we needed and more… except perhaps a roll of paper towel, so that’s not a complaint! The owner communicated and answered questions well. The kids enjoyed the yard, the walk down to the river was very nice. It was a very comfortable stay. I’d stay there again without any hesitation. ##### Philip T. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gavin B. 6 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Family Stay Thoroughly enjoyed our 2 nights here. Ideal property for a family getaway. Plenty of room for my wife and I, our 3 daughters, their partners and our 2 grandchildren. The lodge has everything you need with so much room for everybody to stretch out. David, the host, was great to deal with and made it clear he was happy to be contacted, if required, at any time. Even offered a late checkout if we wanted. A great break that we all enjoyed! ##### Gavin B. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter O. 27 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great time Great location, loved the fireplace and back yard for the kids ##### Peter O. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Martin M. 22 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We had a cozy time, the weather was atrocious, so we did nothing, get relaxing, it had everything. Relaxing, great location, cozy ##### Martin M. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phillip W. 9 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place for a getaway A great place to stay and just escape, surrounded by native bush, so peaceful. Plenty of space, great to be able to relax on the deck or breakfast with nature. Highly recommended, we're already planning another visit. Thanks David. ##### Phillip W. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021 ---