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Powder Hut Ohakune - cosy wee cottage in central Ohakune

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms
Exterior
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire chalet

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 645 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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 - 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.

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

Pets not 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
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 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

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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

About the area

Map
Ohakune, Ohakune

What's nearby

  • Ohakune Disc Golf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mountain Bike Station - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Big Carrot - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Ohakune Old Coach Road - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Powderkeg Restaurant and Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Chocolate Eclair Shop - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Utopia Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kings Ohakune - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mountain Kebabs - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Powder Hut Ohakune - cosy wee cottage in central Ohakune pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Powder Hut Ohakune - cosy wee cottage in central Ohakune?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Powder Hut Ohakune - cosy wee cottage in central Ohakune?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Powder Hut Ohakune - cosy wee cottage in central Ohakune located?

Situated in the mountains, this chalet is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ohakune Disc Golf and Tongariro National Park. Mountain Bike Station and Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Powder Hut Ohakune - cosy wee cottage in central Ohakune Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 271 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 271 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 271 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 271 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 271 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Natasja

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

Indrapriya

Great place.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catharina v.

Great little place, great value.
Lovely place to stay, relaxing private place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Warrick B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Ray

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

Sarah v.

Loved our stay
Loved our stay at the property. A great place to base ourselves to explore the area. Cozy, warm and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan T.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Great location, nice warm (especially with new heat pump) and comfortable accomodation
Great location, nice warm (especially with new heat pump) and comfortable accomodation

8/10 Good

Suanna M.

A great place to stop over, neat little chalet, easy to heat.
Well laid out, ideal for a small group.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Great place to stay.
Great place to stay. Very comfortable and warm. Everything there that you need. Would quite happily stay there again.

8/10 Good

Sam P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tania C., Wellington, New Zealand

Great handy location
Handy to everything, warm and cosy, perfect for a ski break
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Kate H.

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

8/10 Good

Harry

The chalet is very well appointed and in good condition. I liked the cosiness but with all the conveniences and appliances you might need. What I didn't like was the reliance on previous guests to make the place clean and ready for the next guests, with no obvious thorough check in between. In particular, the bed wasn't made up and it was very difficult to find the right sheets for the bed. Also, the instructions were unclear about how the laundry is dealt with between guests, eg is it acceptable to do the washing in the machine and leave it there when you leave (probably not), so what do you do with it?
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia T.

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

6/10 Okay

Irene S.

Pretty cozy
Descent size for a group of 4 and its cozy! Location was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

Great location
Great location, very cute and cosy. Meet all our requirements. Would book again 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carlos L.

We love the place. It has everything you need and may want during your stay.
We love it, we are hoping to be back soon, as soon as then snow begin to see the place in winter. The house and stay is awesome, our kids love it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

6/10 Okay

Deborah C.

Liked: Communication
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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic place to stay.
Fantastic place to stay. Wonderful communication. Very organised. Will most definately be booking to stay there again. Highly recommended ??

10/10 Excellent

Sariya A.

Comfortable bach for a few nights in the snow town Ohakune
Small but good layout to accommodate myself and by teens. Great location from Turoa mountain.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Cute shirt stay
It is a very cute and tidy place. Very cosy, just a few minutes walk from the centre of Ohakune.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle J.

Great Spor
Cool little chalet right below turoa ski field. Warm, good facilities. Great communication from property manager. Had a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Riaan

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