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Powder Hut Ohakune

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire chalet

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 645 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Ohakune, Ohakune
  • Ohakune Disc Golf
    5 min walk
  • Mountain Bike Station
    17 min walk
  • Ohakune Club Inc
    9 min walk
  • Ocr Cafe
    11 min walk

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Powder Hut Ohakune

The Powder Hut is a perfect base near Mt Ruapehu. Ideal for couples, families and smaller groups. Sleeps 6 people. 2+ night bookings are required .

Small but cosy and comfortable bach, in peaceful but central location (between Ohakune township and the Junction).

SUMMER:
- Mountain Biking /Cycling, e.g. Ohakune Old Coach Road and the famous newly restored Hapuawhenua Viaduct.
- Scenic chair lift rides, walk up to Mt Ruapehu's Crater Lake
- Tramping/walking (e.g. Tongariro Alpine Crossing).

WINTER:
- Skiing and boarding on world-famous Mt Ruapehu (Turoa, Whakapapa and Tukino ski fields).
Walking distance to the Junction (800 metres) - great nightlife, the Powderkeg and other restaurants, ski hire, shops. Close to Ohakune township (800 metres) for supermarket and shops.
Easy drive to both the Turoa (20mins) and Whakapapa (35mins) ski fields (shuttle transportation can also be booked, enquire at Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Centre).
Parking available.
Bath with shower, separate toilet.
Heat Pump / Aircon has been installed.
Fully equipped kitchen with electric oven, fridge, microwave, Dulce Gusto coffee machine, sandwich press and slow cooker. plus all pod and pans, crockery and cutlery
Small drying rack/cupboard by entrance, washing line on the outside deck. Outdoor furniture.
Lounge area with sofa, table/chairs, - with views of Mt Ruapehu, great to sit and admire the view!

Guests are to clean the property before leaving. If the property is not left in a satisfactory condition, appropriate cleaning charges will apply and be deducted from the cleaning/damage facility. The property is inspected after each visit.
See us on -
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Special conditions:
2+ night bookings required. Contact owner re 1 night bookings as at all times incur a $20 surcharge.
Smoking allowed outside only.
Minimum 3 night bookings for Mardi Gras weekend and school holidays.

Extras: Cleaning (Optional, NZ$80.00 per stay); Linen (Optional, NZ$50.00 per stay); Surcharge applies for ONE NIGHT ONLY stays. (Required, NZ$20.00 per stay)
During your stay at this chalet, you're just a quick walk from Ohakune Disc Golf.
  • 5 minutes by foot from Ohakune Disc Golf and a 2-minute drive from Tongariro National Park
This chalet offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Ohakune chalet is smoke free.

Property manager

Geraldine Healy

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside only.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 484.4 sq ft (45 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Not really young children as has a mezanine floor.

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Powder Hut Ohakune House
Powder Hut House
Powder Hut Ohakune
Powder Hut
The Powder Hut Ohakune Chalet
The Powder Hut Ohakune Ohakune
The Powder Hut Ohakune Chalet Ohakune

Powder Hut Ohakune Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 262 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 262 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 262 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 262 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 262 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shirley K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cycle training weekend
Every thing was has expected and went well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kucch N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good spot
Compact, with all you need. Good location. Enjoyed easy walk to town with short drive to several nice bush walks up the mountain.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and Cozy Cottage
Lovely little cottage with a beautiful view of the mountain peak, great place to stay while experiencing the National Park
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Olivia N.

Pretty good!
Excellent place for a few days to get away, nice to unplug.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Place was nice and tidy and clean. Smaller than what was depicted in the photos. What was a let down was we had to make our own beds, sheets and pillow cases were in a drawer we had to go looking through. Also, there was no oil or baking paper. Overall it was a nice place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

John D.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Wailing F., Rotorua, New Zealand

Family weekend away
Lovely compact tidy bach. Well equipped. Close to town. Parking - only just enough for 2 cars. Liked the modern decor. There are 10 units in complex, it was hard to spot in the dark. The shower over bath screen was tiny making it difficult for taller people to shower without getting water everywhere. Also made cleaning difficult. Otherwise a lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great value
Lovely stay, convenient location, heat pump, well stocked kitchen, very cute mezzanine area, perfect for the kids to be separate. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Natasja

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It is cosy little place. Not a lot of room and a bit older but was warm and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ally C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ohakune Bolthole
Clean,cozy, comfortable, great comms, no complaints!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noemi A., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our family
Loved the Powder Hut! Very centrally located and got everything we needed for a few days in the mountain. Hope to be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Robbie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ohakune Visit
Nice tidy unit and quiet location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a great location for us as we were attending my grand son graduation parade at Waiouru,
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cosy
Great place to stay, with everything one would need. Very cosy and the shower is good unlike a lot of places in Ohakune.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our third stay at Powder Hut
This well-equiped property is an ideal base for exploring Ohakune and the Tongariro National Park and is a firm favourite with our family. Hope to return on our next road trip to the North Island.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Sam P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great central location
Great location and value. Place as advertised. Very happy with the stay and would stay again. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ohakun
Good stay No drama
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Riaan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very tidy and well equipped. I highly recommend this to anybody who wants to stay at an affordable price. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kate H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ohakune mini break
Stay was great. Good location for us, everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I thought the property was very reasonable. It was clean, comfortable, and warm. There was a washing machine and dryer, clean towels and linen available. I liked that there was also a selection of books to choose from as there was no internet at the house. There were also some DVD's, my teenagers couldn't find any that would actually play due to being scratched - it turned out alright - they were able to spend more time interacting, laughing and singing instead! There are also some books and puzzles available. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kendra M.

Holiday
Bach was as described. Communication with Geraldine fantastic. Unfortunately the guests before us didn’t leave it very clean but apart from that, it’s good for a kiwi bach style stay away!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Angela

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Dasha T.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs cleaning
The house is very dusty. The first night the kids scratched and coughed from the dust all night. So second day i ended up having to dust and vacuum the house thoroughly, including top of heat pump that was very dusty therefore blew dust everywhere when operating. Otherwise cute little house with everything you neec for a ski trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Warrick B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little place
Very warm close to mountain great little spot
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023