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Tongariro Manuka House, National Park, Mt Ruapehu.

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Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Tongariro Manuka House, National Park, Mt Ruapehu.

4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms + Garage.
Fresh Linen.
2 minutes walk to Mt Ruapehu Ski Shuttles and Tongariro Crossing Shuttles, 20 minutes by car to the start of the hike and to the Whakapapa ski area.
5 minutes on foot to all public transport connections and eateries.
Situated in the closest residential village to the Tongariro Crossing and Whakapapa Ski field.
Free unlimited Wifi: Netflix, You Tube, Chromecast.
Ideal for families
Heat Pump, Fireplace and all the modern comforts of a cosy home.
The space
** Hi there! We have taken over this Airbnb and are taking bookings now for the 29th April 2022 onwards **


Our home is a perfect base for all those outdoor adventurers new to or revisiting the Ruapehu region. It is also a great spot for those just wanting a well situated, comfortable 'home away from home' to get away and relax.

FEATURES
Warm and cosy with good furniture throughout and comfortable beds, makes our home an escape to look forward to after a day of exploring.
The open plan layout caters for one couple, several couple, a large group or several families looking spread out.
Sleeping capacity for up to 12 guests over 4 bedrooms with inner sprung mattress on all 7 beds.
2 separate bathrooms each with their own toilet and shower.
Internal access garage with electric door, firewood and washing machine.

HOUSE FACILITIES
During the cooler months enjoy the convenience of the 8.1kw heat pump or opt for the ambience of the woodturner fireplace. For the comfort and the enjoyment of our guests, we provide firewood. Draw the thermal curtains, flick on the electric blankets and enjoy the warmth of the feather down duvets.

OUR LOUNGE
Switch on our 55" smart tv and watch your favourite series or clips on Netflix or Youtube when indoors. (pre installed and logged in) There is also a Chromecast in the back of the lounge tv that you can link into as well.
Take to one of our board games, put on a DVD or read a book, from the collection.
Free unlimited Wifi means you can use your phones, laptop or tablet at your leisure.
Guest access
You will have exclusive access to the property during your stay.
Other things to note
TOILETRIES
Toilet paper, Handwash, Shower gel, Shampoo & Conditioner are provided.
Any additional toiletries are to be provided by the guest.

LINEN
For your convenience sheets, duvets, pillows, pillow cases and towels are provided.

HOT WATER
The hot water cylinder holds 180 litres of water so please be aware of this for large groups.

KITCHEN & FOOD
Salt, Pepper, Standard cooking oil, Olive oil, Teabags and Instant coffee are provided.
A microwave, oven, fridge, freezer, blender, sandwich press, toaster, crockery, cutlery, pots and pans are also provided.
All food, including any cooking oils, sauces and other condiments or special cooking appliances are to be provided by the guest.

**MAIN HOUSE RULES**
No smoking or Vaping inside the house - it will set off the fire alarms.
No pets, Parties or excessive noise after 10pm.
No shoes or boots to be worn inside the house, please take them off at the front door.

If the property is not adequately cleaned before your departure as outlined below, or if additional cleaning is required you may be charged an extra fee of $70 to cover these costs.

--Wash, dry and put away ALL dishes and Empty the dishwasher.
--If the fire is still hot or burning when you depart, DO NOT put the fire out.
--ALL rubbish is to be removed from the property. The local refuse (rubbish) centre is 10 minutes on foot or 2 minutes by vehicle.

Property manager

John

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Map
National Park, Manawatu-Wanganui

What's nearby

  • Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 10 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre - 12 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Taranaki Falls - 15 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Whakapapa Ski Area - 21 min drive - 23.1 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Schnapps Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Macrocarpa Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Eivins Bistro Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Station Cafe and Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Basekamp - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tongariro Manuka House, National Park, Mt Ruapehu. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tongariro Manuka House, National Park, Mt Ruapehu.?

As of Mar 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tongariro Manuka House, National Park, Mt Ruapehu. on Mar 30, 2025 start from CA $253.63, excluding 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.

What time is check-in at Tongariro Manuka House, National Park, Mt Ruapehu.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tongariro Manuka House, National Park, Mt Ruapehu.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tongariro Manuka House, National Park, Mt Ruapehu. located?

Situated in National Park Village, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Fishers Track and Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park. Tongariro National Park and Raurimu Spiral are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Tongariro Manuka House, National Park, Mt Ruapehu. Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Very nice for big group
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Tongariro Crossing
Thanks it was the perfect stay for our walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamas S., Oconomowoc, WI, USA

Perfect place
Everything was as expected, we struggled a bit with the dryer not drying fast enough, but overall had a very nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah M., Tauranga

Great spot in National Park!
Well set up home in a great location for all that National Park has to offer - Tongariro Crossing; cycle trial rides; skiing. Clean and tidy with everything that you need for a break away.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

Perfect for our needs
Lovely, clean, well priced house that was perfect for me and my friends as we did the Tongariro Crossing
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

KAY W.

Family Reunion at Whakapapa.
Lovely property, perfect for our family group. Great access to the mountains & centrally located in National Park village. Well stocked comfortable house, highly recommend - we’d definitely stay again. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Perfect place for skiing at Mt. Ruapehu
A large and well appointed house that had everything to meet our needs. Loved the location for access to Mt. Ruapehu. Everything from check-in to check-out was great. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Christine F.

Liked: Listing accuracy
Bike trails
Perfect location to do Fishers track and the Old Coach Road. Warm house with and excellent fire.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

Fabulous place
We hired the Bach for our daughter’s wedding. It catered for all the bridesmaids and us. Great living space super showers and the beds were great quality. John had excellent communication we would definitely book this again. PS neighbours were lovely too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Margot

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
On the positive side: Our kids enjoyed the DVDs and board games, and the house has beds for lots of people. The kitchen is reasonably well appointed. Negatives: This is an older property, and has not been well maintained. (The pictures don't provide an accurate impression.) The kitchen was not clean at all, and we had to re-wash everything before using it. There is no outside seating or barbecue area. The host also does not have anyone nearby to address issues, so make very sure that the number of beds you need made is clearly specified in your booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Shaye D.

Great for a get away
We stayed here with 2 other families so 6 adults and 6 kids. The house was perfect for what we needed and had a great time. We appreciated the toys and games there that the kids could use. It was also warm and co.fortable. The only issue was that the fireplace didnt seem to have a very good seal and the house got full of fumes when we did use it so we ended up the sticking with the heat pump.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Esther

Heat pump in the living area keeps the house warm during our winter stay. Has ample cooking utilities for cooking our own meals. Tons of board games and DVD to keep the children entertained. Cleanliness could be improved. Very dusty under beds and behind furniture. Window sills were dusty and mouldy. No individual heaters in room, which was a problem for us as the baby was cold sleeping in his cot. Supermarket few minutes drive from the house was a bonus. Having instruction manuals to work the dishwasher and dryer would be helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Virginia C.

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice Location-Very rustic
This property had a washer and dryer and a great restaurant/bar down the street. It's very rustic. Cleanliness could be improved upon. Shower curtain bottom had mold and kitchenware was not clean. Toiletries was lacking-you may need to bring your own paper products. Kitchen towels/wash cloths were not included as well. The pictures on the w website are enhanced. The property is more rustic than indicated in the pictures.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Christy C.

Lovely place with the fire place in the living
This is a lovely accomodation to fit two families. Plently of firewood to use, lots of boardgame to keep the kids busy, the bed I slept was very confort too. Two bathroom with high pressure water, love this. Host have give us a very good information guideline in the folder. Just one thing that require to remove the rubbish when we leave. This is not very convienent as the rubbish collect centre is not open everyday. So we purchase the paid rubbish bag in four square and get all rubbish packed up and divided. We have to leave this to cleaner to collect and transfer for us. As we have no room on our car, as the collect centre was not open on the day we departure.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Wendy S.

Great place for a group or family
The house was great for our family of 6 adults with 4 bedrooms. Plenty of games and books provided. It is 'rustic', bathrooms are basic and the paintwork a bit patchy, but plenty of cookware provided and washing machine and dryer, as well as a fireplace.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mike G.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody K.

Great snow trip getaway with friends
Cozy house with all the gadgets needed for a great stay with a group. We had 6 adults and 6 kids which we piled into one room with the bunk beds. 2 kids fitting on the bottom beds as they are bigger. The bunks could do with an oil as they were quite squeaky but other than that an overall good stay. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jeric A.

overall good
The house is clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christabel F.

Ms Fu
Very nice place, warm and convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bianka K.

Great place to stay
Excellent place to stay, neat and tidy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Winston Vinuth Dev P.

Nice and tidy place
We spent the weekend with our friends and the place was very close to all activities, highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Tongariro Stay
Our family of 6 stayed here for 3 nights. We found it very comfortable with plenty of space for all. The house is very conveniently located for hikes in the area and lovely to come back to the warm fire after being out in the cold and rain. Large garage with plenty of room to park the car and big wood stack. Perfect location for shuttles to Tongariro crossing too which we hope to come back to do one day in better weather conditions. I appreciated all the information supplied on walks and other activities in the local area and maps. There is no outdoor areas or outlooks, it is in a more suburban location than I had imagined but this is fine on cold rainy days if you don't want to be sitting outside anyway. There is a good bar/pub on the corner for a drink, meal, game of pool. Local cafe currently closed though as is Tongariro Chateau to non house guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022