Chalet

Powder Hut Ohakune - cosy wee cottage in central Ohakune

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Exterior
Kitchen
Dining Area
Dining Area
Master Queen Bedroom

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 645 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Ohakune, Ohakune
  • Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Big Carrot
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ohakune Old Coach Road
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Not really young children as has a mezanine floor.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only.
Cleaning- house must be left in a clean and tidy condition for next guests. Cleaning costs will come from damage deposit. Request clean if req.
You agree to contact us if there are any issues as soon as possible so that we can rectify them and ensure you have an enjoyable stay. Thank you.

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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ohakune

Located in Ohakune, this chalet is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tongariro National Park and Mount Ruapehu. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 175 out of 272 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 272 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 272 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 272 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 272 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Natasja

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Riaan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
I thought the property was very reasonable. It was clean, comfortable, and warm. There was a washing machine and dryer, clean towels and linen available. I liked that there was also a selection of books to choose from as there was no internet at the house. There were also some DVD's, my teenagers couldn't find any that would actually play due to being scratched - it turned out alright - they were able to spend more time interacting, laughing and singing instead! There are also some books and puzzles available. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Angela

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Indrapriya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house was really quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ross P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Biking
Had a big day one. Everybody involved helpful and good to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Scott G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place and area
Enjoyable stay with good access to hikes and national forest. No WiFi so need to factor that in.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Virginia U.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Missy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana H.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

judy e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great stay
Handy to lots of great cycle and walking trails
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pharida

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great value for money
We loved our stay and would definitely stay there again. Everything you need and great value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cycle training weekend
Every thing was has expected and went well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kucch N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and Cozy Cottage
Lovely little cottage with a beautiful view of the mountain peak, great place to stay while experiencing the National Park
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Olivia N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Pretty good!
Excellent place for a few days to get away, nice to unplug.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: 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

6/10 Okay

John D.

Liked: Check-in
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Geraldine Healy

Host profile image
I am a school teacher and own this chalet in Ohakune which is my retreat from the busyness of work- love the walks in summer, they are varied and superb and adore the snow in the winter. I love tramping, hiking, bike riding and snowboarding- so this area is ideal!

Why they chose this property

The benefits of the central plateau in both winter and summer are amazing!! You really do get the best of both worlds.

What makes this property unique

Cosy, warm, good for small groups or families and as close to the mountain as you can get from Ohakune. A cosy compact chalet with views from the lounge window and front deck, up to the mountain. We are continually upgrading the chalet.

Languages:

English