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Piwari Villa - Summer Hike & Bike, Winter Snow & Spa
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9.4 out of 10
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3 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 8 90 sq m
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Rangataua, Manawatu-Wanganui
- Place, Big Carrot5 min drive
- Place, Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre5 min drive
- Place, Ohakune Old Coach Road10 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Piwari Villa - Summer Hike & Bike, Winter Snow & Spa
Come and enjoy this warm inviting ski /summer house with 3 bedrooms which can sleep 8. This is a BYO linen house 😊
Piwari Villa is a Rangataua holiday home, just a 5 minute drive into Ohakune. This lovely mountain base enjoys comfortable living with gorgeous mountain views, an easy 5km drive to the base of Mt Ruapehu and close to mountain bike trails.
The house includes open plan living with a closed fireplace and a spa pool for toasty stays. In summer, soak up the sun and mountain views from the deck when the weather is warmer! The spa is on year round.
Bedroom 1 is fitted with a single bunk set plus a double bed while bedrooms 2 & 3 have a Queen bed each. All beds have duvets & covers & electric blankets; all rooms have a small panel heater. There are plenty of extra blankets also. This is an easy family set up for a mountain escape.
Piwari Villa enjoys spacious yet cosy living, with everything you need for a refreshing Ruapehu getaway... stay in and enjoy the views, or head out to explore.
After a day of hiking, mountain biking or skiing enjoy the a mountain view. We have a big lockable shed for gear (Skis/bikes/boots) - come and enjoy, winter or summer ! There is a great little drying room / cupboard too for gear.
Whether you are after relaxation or adventure, Rangataua has you covered!
*** BYO LINEN - TOWELS, SHEETS & PILLOWCASES***
*** All beds have duvets & covers - lots of extra blankets too :) ***
*** Bathmat, hand-towels & tea-towels provided ***
*** There is no wi-fi here - come & enjoy internet free time :) ***
This is a typical old, wooden, rural kiwi bach which we have made homely & cozy - we love to share it with others to come & enjoy 🌝 This is a cosy wee wooden bach - not a luxury lodge ! 🏡
Mardi Gras weekend 2023
$1500 deposit.. returned after post stay inspection.
3 night minimum
notes-
* There is NO tumble-dryer here, there is a washing line + pegs, a drying room with heated towel rail, hangers, hooks + a drying rack above the fire & this all works well, summer or winter 🔥
* The hairdryer is kept in a drawer in the bunk-room 💆🏽♀️
* Be mindful of the little drop-down step between the lounge & diner 🚶🏽♂️🚶🏼♀️
* Guests must be able to light a fire and chop more kindling as you need. There is a key to the wood-shed you can use to stock up with fire-wood 🔥
* FIREGUARD - is kept behind the drawers in the little back bedroom, or, underneath the bed in the big bedroom - just slide it out to use)
* lockbox - If the lock box is flashing a red light when you use it ... it means the battery is running low!
We would be very grateful if you could change the batteries if you see this. The battery compartment is just on the inside of the door. There are batteries in the corner cupboard of the kitchen ..
This will save you .. and other guests being locked-out of the lock box!
thankyou ! 😊👍😊
* Please clean the BBQ each time after use, thank you 🍗
* There is a key to the metal shed for ski/board/bike storage 🎿🚵🏽♂️🚵🏻♀️
* The shed stores the BBQ tools & bottle & the hose - if you need either of these, please make sure you return these after use and lock the shed, thanks so much 🏠
* We don't have bikes at the house for guest use - sorry
* No pets 🐕
* Please be mindful of the driveway & culvert & water. The driveway is actually quite wide although can be easily misjudged, be aware when reversing in /out, it’s good to have a buddy to guide you ! 😊👍🚘
* Please, no loud, drunken, late night parties, please be respectful to the neighbours and quiet after 10pm
Radio Stations
Brian FM - 90.2
Peak FM - 90
Ski FM - 91
Happy to answer any questions - all welcome !
Check-in on/after 3pm & check-out before/at 10am.
AMENITIES
Bath (shower over bath)
Bread-maker
Carport
CD / Stereo / DVDs
Games
Coffee cafetiere & stove top
Drying room with hangers, boot racks & rails + drying rack above the fire
DVD player
Electric blankets on all beds & plenty of extra blankets too
Fenced (partially)
Fireplace (closed) - firewood on site
FIREGUARD (kept behind the drawers in the little back bedroom, or, underneath the bed in the big bedroom - just slide it out to use)
Freezer
Fridge
Garden shed for gear
Hairdryer (kept in a drawer in the bunk room)
Heated towel rails
Heaters (electric panel heaters fixed to the bedroom wall)
Microwave
Mini drying room
Oven, slow cooker & bread maker
Parking (off-street)
Port-A-Cot
Slow cooker
Spa pool (on year round)
Stove / Cookware
Sundeck
Toaster
TV
Washing machine
Wood supplies
Piwari Villa is a Rangataua holiday home, just a 5 minute drive into Ohakune. This lovely mountain base enjoys comfortable living with gorgeous mountain views, an easy 5km drive to the base of Mt Ruapehu and close to mountain bike trails.
The house includes open plan living with a closed fireplace and a spa pool for toasty stays. In summer, soak up the sun and mountain views from the deck when the weather is warmer! The spa is on year round.
Bedroom 1 is fitted with a single bunk set plus a double bed while bedrooms 2 & 3 have a Queen bed each. All beds have duvets & covers & electric blankets; all rooms have a small panel heater. There are plenty of extra blankets also. This is an easy family set up for a mountain escape.
Piwari Villa enjoys spacious yet cosy living, with everything you need for a refreshing Ruapehu getaway... stay in and enjoy the views, or head out to explore.
After a day of hiking, mountain biking or skiing enjoy the a mountain view. We have a big lockable shed for gear (Skis/bikes/boots) - come and enjoy, winter or summer ! There is a great little drying room / cupboard too for gear.
Whether you are after relaxation or adventure, Rangataua has you covered!
*** BYO LINEN - TOWELS, SHEETS & PILLOWCASES***
*** All beds have duvets & covers - lots of extra blankets too :) ***
*** Bathmat, hand-towels & tea-towels provided ***
*** There is no wi-fi here - come & enjoy internet free time :) ***
This is a typical old, wooden, rural kiwi bach which we have made homely & cozy - we love to share it with others to come & enjoy 🌝 This is a cosy wee wooden bach - not a luxury lodge ! 🏡
Mardi Gras weekend 2023
$1500 deposit.. returned after post stay inspection.
3 night minimum
notes-
* There is NO tumble-dryer here, there is a washing line + pegs, a drying room with heated towel rail, hangers, hooks + a drying rack above the fire & this all works well, summer or winter 🔥
* The hairdryer is kept in a drawer in the bunk-room 💆🏽♀️
* Be mindful of the little drop-down step between the lounge & diner 🚶🏽♂️🚶🏼♀️
* Guests must be able to light a fire and chop more kindling as you need. There is a key to the wood-shed you can use to stock up with fire-wood 🔥
* FIREGUARD - is kept behind the drawers in the little back bedroom, or, underneath the bed in the big bedroom - just slide it out to use)
* lockbox - If the lock box is flashing a red light when you use it ... it means the battery is running low!
We would be very grateful if you could change the batteries if you see this. The battery compartment is just on the inside of the door. There are batteries in the corner cupboard of the kitchen ..
This will save you .. and other guests being locked-out of the lock box!
thankyou ! 😊👍😊
* Please clean the BBQ each time after use, thank you 🍗
* There is a key to the metal shed for ski/board/bike storage 🎿🚵🏽♂️🚵🏻♀️
* The shed stores the BBQ tools & bottle & the hose - if you need either of these, please make sure you return these after use and lock the shed, thanks so much 🏠
* We don't have bikes at the house for guest use - sorry
* No pets 🐕
* Please be mindful of the driveway & culvert & water. The driveway is actually quite wide although can be easily misjudged, be aware when reversing in /out, it’s good to have a buddy to guide you ! 😊👍🚘
* Please, no loud, drunken, late night parties, please be respectful to the neighbours and quiet after 10pm
Radio Stations
Brian FM - 90.2
Peak FM - 90
Ski FM - 91
Happy to answer any questions - all welcome !
Check-in on/after 3pm & check-out before/at 10am.
AMENITIES
Bath (shower over bath)
Bread-maker
Carport
CD / Stereo / DVDs
Games
Coffee cafetiere & stove top
Drying room with hangers, boot racks & rails + drying rack above the fire
DVD player
Electric blankets on all beds & plenty of extra blankets too
Fenced (partially)
Fireplace (closed) - firewood on site
FIREGUARD (kept behind the drawers in the little back bedroom, or, underneath the bed in the big bedroom - just slide it out to use)
Freezer
Fridge
Garden shed for gear
Hairdryer (kept in a drawer in the bunk room)
Heated towel rails
Heaters (electric panel heaters fixed to the bedroom wall)
Microwave
Mini drying room
Oven, slow cooker & bread maker
Parking (off-street)
Port-A-Cot
Slow cooker
Spa pool (on year round)
Stove / Cookware
Sundeck
Toaster
TV
Washing machine
Wood supplies
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
No loud parties please !
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Note from host: No loud parties please !
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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Rangataua
Located in Rangataua, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tongariro National Park and Mount Ruapehu. Consider Raetihi Show Ground for a night out or Ohakune Disc Golf if you're travelling with kids. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking, mountain climbing and cycling nearby.

Rangataua, Manawatu-Wanganui
What's nearby
- Big Carrot - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
- Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 5 min drive - 6.4 km
- Ohakune Disc Golf - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
- Ohakune Old Coach Road - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
- Turoa Ski Area - 24 min drive - 27.2 km
Restaurants
- The Powderkeg - 5 min drive
- Big Mountain Burgers - 5 min drive
- Lemongrass Thai Cuisine - 5 min drive
- Rice Bar & Food Ohakune - 4 min drive
- Kombi Coffee - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Vicky and Abby

Why they chose this property
Piwari Villa has great access to biking trails, waking/hiking and snow sports activities, plus, it is within walking distance of Ruapehu Homestead Horse Riding Centre. It is a great destination year round.
SKI SEASON 2022: (planned operational dates subject to snow/weather)
Rangataua is a beautiful & quiet little community 5km from Ohakune. It has great access to mountain bike trails, walking/hiking and snow sports. The Ruapehu Homestead Horse Treks centre is within walking distance.
2022 Winter Season
Mardi Gras - minimum 3 night stay, deposit & post-stay inspection required
3 June - Whakapapa sledding & Sightseeing opens
23 June - 2 October - Happy Valley open
8 July - Whakapapa opens
9 July - Tūroa opens
24 October - Whakapapa & Tūroa close
SKI SEASON 2022: (planned operational dates subject to snow/weather)
Rangataua is a beautiful & quiet little community 5km from Ohakune. It has great access to mountain bike trails, walking/hiking and snow sports. The Ruapehu Homestead Horse Treks centre is within walking distance.
2022 Winter Season
Mardi Gras - minimum 3 night stay, deposit & post-stay inspection required
3 June - Whakapapa sledding & Sightseeing opens
23 June - 2 October - Happy Valley open
8 July - Whakapapa opens
9 July - Tūroa opens
24 October - Whakapapa & Tūroa close
What makes this property unique
Piwari Villa is a cosy and homely kiwi bach which we love to share with others to enjoy.
Languages:
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