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Piwari Villa - Summer Hike & Bike, Winter Snow & Spa

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New deck & house paint job! summer '22
Exterior
Piwari Villa
Ruapehu Views
Mountain views
Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 890 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

Map
Rangataua, Manawatu-Wanganui
  • Popular LocationBig Carrot4 min drive
  • Popular LocationMountain Bike Station6 min drive
  • Popular LocationOhakune Old Coach Road9 min drive
  • AirportWhanganui (WAG)104 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

Property manager

Vicky and Abby
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Mountain view

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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling, mountain biking and mountain climbing nearby.
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Rangataua, Manawatu-Wanganui

What's nearby

  • Big Carrot - 4 min drive
  • Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 5 min drive
  • Mountain Bike Station - 6 min drive
  • Ohakune Old Coach Road - 9 min drive
  • Turoa Ski Area - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Powderkeg Restaurant and Bar - 5 min drive
  • The Mountain Rocks Cafe & Bar - 5 min drive
  • Kings Ohakune - 6 min drive
  • The Chocolate Eclair Shop - 4 min drive
  • The Cyprus Tree Restaurant & Bar - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Piwari Villa - Summer Hike & Bike, Winter Snow & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Piwari Villa - Summer Hike & Bike, Winter Snow & Spa ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Piwari Villa - Summer Hike & Bike, Winter Snow & Spa located?

This family-friendly Rangataua holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Tongariro National Park and Big Carrot. Ohakune Old Coach Road and Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 84 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great old Villa!! Will be back for sure
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot
I gave my NZ family a couple of days at the house as a gift. Everyone loved the house. The location was perfect and the views of the mountain were great. Kids and adults loved the spa. Communication with the host was great especially considering the slightly unusual circumstances of the booking.

10/10 Excellent

Carlene B., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
We enjoyed our weekend at Piwari Villa. A very old villa which appeared clean and was really well equipped with everything we needed. Neighbouring properties are close by but we still enjoyed sitting on front deck in the sun and using the spa pool. The house had a shed for storing our bikes which was really handy and communication with owners was easy. Would love to know more about the history of the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michaela P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spa with a mountain
Me and my friends stayed here as we walked the Tongariro Crossing. We loved the rustic feel of the house and of course the spa with the view of Mt Ruapehu. It's just a short drive to Ohakune. A bit longer to the start of the walk but we didn't mind as we enjoyed the early morning views along the way. We'd definitely stay again. Thank you Vicky and Abby🙏
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2 night stay
Perfect location for us, 5mins from town (driving) quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Vicky and Abby

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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

What makes this property unique

Piwari Villa is a cosy and homely kiwi bach which we love to share with others to enjoy.

Languages:

English

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