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Authentic Canadian log house with the view of Mount Ruapehu

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Game room
Snow and ski sports
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer

About this property

Entire place

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

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

Property manager

DeborahWi2

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total
  • Food and water bowls

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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The price is CA $204
CA $264 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 25 - Feb 26
Gorgeous Log Cabin, Outdoor Bath & Mountain Views

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Food and water bowls are available

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

Authentic Canadian log House

About the area

Map
Raetihi, Waimarino

What's nearby

  • The Dinosaur House - 6 min walk
  • Ratana Church - 13 min walk
  • Raetihi Show Ground - 15 min walk
  • Big Carrot - 12 min drive
  • Ohakune Old Coach Road - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Angel Louise Internet Cafe & Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Raetihi Cosmopolitan Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coach Caffe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Clown's Cafe - ‬7 min walk

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 Feb 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Authentic Canadian log house with the view of Mount Ruapehu on Feb 25, 2025 start from CA $245.0, 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 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 ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Authentic Canadian log house with the view of Mount Ruapehu located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of The Dinosaur House and Ratana Church. Raetihi Show Ground is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

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Authentic Canadian log house with the view of Mount Ruapehu Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 127 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erica w.

Beautiful property
Absolutely beautiful - Loved the spa and view of the mountain.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belinda H.

Fantastic retreat
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria R.

Awesome stay
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Boris W.

Absolutely amazing Lodge
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:)
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blair H.

Amazing log cabin
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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul g.

Paul
Lovely lodge heaps of room great view of Ruapehu.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

TONY S., New Zealand

Majestic Home. Stunning Log Cabin and location.
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!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cherie O.

10/10!
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!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Very comfortable
A very comfortable home, loved the home made crumpets and jam. Our friends from Melbourne were very impressed. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

shirley q.

We will come back!
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nikhil G.

Our new favourite place
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

WOW!!
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn S.

Autumn Escape
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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Fantastic log lodge!
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…
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz T., Auckland

An amazing quiet break away
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Boris W.

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
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Log house dreams
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leona M.

Photos don't do the house justice
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

Amazing!!!
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

Highly recommend
Had a wonderful stay, was fantastic that our dogs were welcome too. We certainly will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Wow!
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

Awesome place
A great weekend relaxing by the fire, playing pool and warming up in the spa. Very friendly host too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicky B.

Lovely, relaxing stay - amazing views!
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigil M.

A1
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenefer D., Snow Camp, North Carolina

Big, beautiful, cozy lodge
One night was not enough. My husband and I felt fortunate to find this lovely place with it spacious and comfortable interior and exquisite gardens and grounds. The home itself is amazing. The log cabin is a marvel of engineering and ingenuity. Deb is a wonderful house very responsive and helpful with everything. Next time we will bring the whanau and stay longer!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022