Located in Raetihi, this lodge is in the mountains. St Joseph's Church and Kawana Flour Mill are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tongariro National Park and Raetihi Show Ground. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and horse riding.
Authentic Canadian log house with the view of Mount Ruapehu
Two fantastic living areas – an open plan lounge complete with dining table and eight chairs, woodburner, 42" television with freeview, movies, and pool table opening onto large verandah with mountain views leading to outdoor five seater spa. The kitchen is well equipped with large walk in pantry, fridge/freezer, microwave , nespresso coffee machine, wall oven and sink with plenty of bench and cupboard space. Complimentary continental breakfast with homemade crumpets and raspberry jam. A separate breakfast room with table, bench seats, and under stair fireplace with sunny morning aspect is under the mezzanine ‘kids lounge’, perfect for their own space complete with bins of k'nex, duplo, lego, books and puzzles for those rainy days. With the mezzanine sleeping loft of 1 Queen, 1 Double bed, 2 single beds, 1 king single and lounge area, additional small balcony mezzanine with one single, and two separate bedrooms with one queen, one with ensuite, both with wall mounted 'smart' tvs for streaming netflix etc, there is plenty of room for your group. Dog sitting and walking services are available by arrangement. This is an amazing gated hillside property, beautifully landscaped with ornamental ponds and plenty of space and privacy; across the road from a lovely river walk. Plenty of room for dogs to roam. Dogs are restricted to hard floor areas downstairs. Charges for dogs are $20/dog per stay, $30 for two dogs. Check out at 10 am, and check in at 2pm. Log Lodge is only 10 minutes to Ohakune township, then 20 minutes up a forest road to Turoa ski field or 30 minutes around to Whakapapa ski field. A shuttle service, Ruapehu Connections, operates from Raetihi to Ohakune. Special conditions: Up to two dogs are allowed but must be kept confined to the property. They have seven hectares to roam in, but there are sheep on neighbouring properties. Dogs are only allowed on the hard floor areas downstairs in the house. There is a sheltered, covered deck area suitable for dog beds/crates etc. We charge $20/dog per stay, and $25/dog per day for dog sitting
House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events
No events allowed
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Property # 20021857
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Frequently asked questions
Is Authentic Canadian log house with the view of Mount Ruapehu pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Authentic Canadian log house with the view of Mount Ruapehu ?
As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Authentic Canadian log house with the view of Mount Ruapehu on 7 Oct 2026 start from AU$284, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Authentic Canadian log house with the view of Mount Ruapehu ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Authentic Canadian log house with the view of Mount Ruapehu ?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Authentic Canadian log house with the view of Mount Ruapehu ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Authentic Canadian log house with the view of Mount Ruapehu located?
Situated in the mountains, this lodge is within a 15-minute walk of The Dinosaur House and Ratana Church. Raetihi Show Ground is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.
Authentic Canadian log house with the view of Mount Ruapehu Reviews
Reviews
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Absolutely loved our stay! Such a cozy, peaceful spot to unwind, and so close to the mountain for an easy trip to the snow. The homemade crumpets and raspberry jam were honestly to die for – the perfect touch to a perfect getaway. Can’t wait to come back!”
Amazing property, loved the view, the privacy, the fireplaces, the spa tub, the kids facilities. Everything that we would want in a log cabin stay for our family!
It was lovely to get to the lodge and light a fire for a cosy evening, finishing it off with a spa before bed. Everything we needed was provided, and a beautiful breakfast as well.
Loved this space. Booked it for a work team planning trip. Heaps of room for small group discussions, loved the two fires and the hot tub! Great location.
We were coming over to just teach our daughter how to ski.
After 5 nights we really didn't wamt to leave. Absolutely stunning place and such amazing Hosts!
We already booked the next trip:)
What a beautiful place, and amazing views.
We both enjoyed this place, a sitting in the hot tub overlooking mt Ruapehu, with the full moon rising was a memory that we wont forget soon.
We will be back
It is exactly the top experience, with a superb accommodation and great easy to deal with Deborah and Steve.
Allready thinking of the next trip to the Log Cabin.!!! Superb!!!
What a beautiful property! even better than the pictures. Lots of outside space for dogs, impeccably clean and host was very friendly. Little added extras were a lovely touch. We would definitely come back here again! We were extremely happy with everything.
The Log House certainly is unique and impressive plus ticks all the boxes!
A great property for family to stay at - so much space, lots to do and lovely facilities. Fantastic sitting in the spa pool looking at Mt Ruapehu, a real treat. Lovely hosts and good communication. Wished we could of stayed longer, thank you!
Could not ask for more,equipped with everything you would want and more.Views for days and lovely owners who left us an amazing cake! Must echo fellow guests in saying we will be back!
Absolutely beautiful.. pleanty of room every thing you need is there, gorgeous view and nice and quiet..will definitely stay again A++ and 10 out of 10.
This property has everything you need for a snow getaway. The location is perfect. There is so much space. Spa and a pool table are great.
It’s 12 minutes from Ohakune but we didn’t even feel like leaving the house unless going to the slopes.
We had a wonderful time staying at the lodge.
Deb and Steve were great hosts and the homemade crumpets and jam were awesome!
The house has everything you need and more, with the pool table, spa and so many games and books to choose from. It’s also very dog friendly and our kelpie had a great time playing and lazing outside on the lawn.
Views are spectacular - we were so lucky because the weather was stunning, bright sunny days which meant watching beautiful sunrises next to the mountain from the deck. I just wish we could have stayed longer…
This was one of the best Book a Baches we've ever been to. Cosy, warm, so clean and comfortable. There's plenty of space to stretch out and relax, with beds galore and lots of sitting/ living areas. The kids loved the gorgeous modern spa and pool table, which kept them entertained all week! The bathrooms are modern and new, and the overall feel of the house was welcoming and homely. Deb and Steve were excellent hosts, and the kids loved feeding the ducks. Thank you again for a relaxing stay, we WILL be back!
Amazing loghouse in a great location soo close to trails
We visited the loghouse now for the second time.
Last time was in winter 2023 with absolutely amazing snow. This time we took our bikes and discovered a wide variaty of trails we found on Alltrails. Deborah and Steve as usually made our stay absolutely perfect and our daughter absolutely loves the house. We will come back in winter again. Thanks heaps for such an amazing listing. Boris, Jana and Mia from Auckland
The log cabin was even more beautiful than the photos. With a roaring fire to welcome us on arrival and the hot spa on the deck ready with mountain views was just bliss. Homemade crumpets and jam were just one of the special touches that made our stay so memorable. We played pool in the warmth of the heart of the house and scrabble as the sun went down. Only minutes away ftom Ohakune this gorgeous place exceeded our exoectations. It is beautifully appointed with a real charm, and super clean and tidy. A hidden gem it was a birthday treat stay that wont be forgotten. We will definitely be back
We have always loved log houses and this one does not disappoint! Just 2 of us on a break away and it felt cosy and warm, could just as easily have been 10 with plenty of beds and break out spaces. We had 2 of the fireplaces going and the large pool table was a fun diversion. Never turned the tv on which is always a great sign. Great view of the mountain on arrival (well what we could see under the cloud) from the lounge, she hid after that but you can’t control the weather. Lovely hosts made sure the fire was going and fridge stocked with homemade crumpets before we arrived. Highly recommend, we would definitely come again!
My husband and I were here for a week with our border collie X doggo, and we all had a fabulous time! There was space for our dog to run around outside, but also a really lovely river walk across the road where he could be off-lead. We also did a similar, slightly longer, river walk in Ohakune which was dog-friendly.
The log cabin itself is lovely - all the beds are upstairs; there are two private rooms, and then also a more open-plan area that had 2x queen and 2x king singles. Super-comfy beds!
The weather turned rubbish for a couple of days so we just hunkered down in front of the fire and watched movies. Hubby enjoyed having the pool table, and the piano was an unexpected bonus!
Highly recommend this place and we very much hope to be back. Thanks Steve and Deb!
Staying here was lovely, there was so much space for the whole family and we couldn't get enough of the beautiful view.
The bathrooms arent photographed in the listing so we weren't sure what to expect. There is a full modern bathroom downstairs with a shower. Theres another bathroom downstairs split with the shower and toilet in seperate rooms. The bathroom upstairs is connected to the main bedroom. All lovely, modern and clean.
I brought my dog along and was pleased to find it very dog friendly. Didn't even have to worry about him trying to go upstairs because the wooden spiral staircase was too "scary" for him.
Overall a great place and would be happy to stay here again.