You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Powder Hut Ohakune - cosy wee cottage in central Ohakune
PLEASE NOTE - sheets and towels are NOT provided as part of this rental - please bring your own sheets and towels.
Any issues or problems must be reported immediately to the owner - contact number is on the board in the house.
The Powder Hut is a perfect base near Mt Ruapehu. Ideal for couples and small families but can sleep 6 people.
Small but cosy and comfortable bach, in peaceful but central location (between Ohakune township and the Junction).
Guests are to clean the property before leaving. If the property is not left in a satisfactory condition for the next guests, appropriate cleaning charges will apply and be deducted from the cleaning/damage facility. Cleaning charge - $80.00 min. The property is inspected after each visit.
Special conditions: 2+ night bookings required. Contact owner re 1 night bookings which incur a $30 surcharge. Smoking allowed outside the property only.
NO wifi available at the property.
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
Snowboarding nearby
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Toilet paper
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
TV with cable/satellite channels
Video library
Outdoor areas
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Outside only.
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping (on request)
Location highlights
In the mountains
Things to do
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sledding nearby
Swimming 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Unit size: 484 square feet
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 - cosy wee cottage in central Ohakune Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 271 reviews
10 - Excellent
174
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 271 reviews
8 - Good
70
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 271 reviews
6 - Okay
24
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 271 reviews
4 - Poor
2
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 271 reviews
2 - Terrible
1
8.6/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Scott G.
20 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place and area
Enjoyable stay with good access to hikes and national forest. No WiFi so need to factor that in.
Scott G.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
6/10 Okay
Virginia U.
12 Feb 2025
Dirty laundry?
We were surprised to find a stack of dirty laundry on the washing machine. We did have time to wash the towels and sheets before we needed them. We left a folded stack of clean sheets and towels and a load in the dryer for the next renters.
Virginia U.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
Missy J.
11 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Good location with well equipped kitchen and facilities
Lovely place for our trip to Tongariro. Everything that we needed. Not aware at time of booking that linen was extra and there were additional requirements re cleaning on checkout.
Missy J.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
judy e.
12 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A great stay
Handy to lots of great cycle and walking trails
judy e.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Megan C.
9 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Megan C.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pharida
9 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very cute house
Very cute house with all necessary facilities, good location, quiet area, friendly staff. The house is a little cool because it is heated only by air conditioning.
Pharida
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dawn
5 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great value for money
We loved our stay and would definitely stay there again. Everything you need and great value for money.
Dawn
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shirley K.
19 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cycle training weekend
Every thing was has expected and went well.
Shirley K.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
2/10 Terrible
Kucch N.
19 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Kucch N.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Karen W.
11 Dec 2024
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.
Karen W.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Matt B.
8 Dec 2024
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
Matt B.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
6/10 Okay
Olivia N.
3 Nov 2024
Pretty good!
Excellent place for a few days to get away, nice to unplug.
Olivia N.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
Deborah C.
23 Oct 2024
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
Deborah C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
John D.
13 Sept 2024
John D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Wailing F., Rotorua, New Zealand
8 Sept 2024
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
Wailing F.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nicola D.
6 Sept 2024
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.
Nicola D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Natasja
Travelled with family and small children
5 Sept 2024
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It is cosy little place. Not a lot of room and a bit older but was warm and comfortable
Natasja
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ally C.
30 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Ohakune Bolthole
Clean,cozy, comfortable, great comms, no complaints!
Ally C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Noemi A., New Zealand
30 Jun 2024
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!
Just a great location for us as we were attending my grand son graduation parade at Waiouru,
Ray
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bryan T.
3 Mar 2024
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.
Bryan T.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julia T.
29 Jan 2024
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.
Julia T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
8/10 Good
Sam P.
25 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great central location
Great location and value. Place as advertised. Very happy with the stay and would stay again.
Thank you.