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Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa

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Nestled between Tongariro National Park and Raurimu Scenic Reserve, Haven Cottage is your base for Central Plateau adventures. This cozy cottage sleeps 5, with a kitchenette equipped with double hotplates, microwave, fridge and Zip water heater.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire chalet

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa

Chalet in Raurimu
This smoke-free chalet features laundry facilities.
Guest accommodation at this chalet offers DVD players. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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

Events

No events 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
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
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

Great 20 Mins To Whakapapa
Great Value Cottage 20 Mins to Whakapapa
Grote Waarde Cottage 20 Minuten Naar Whakapapa
Great Value Cottage - 20 Mins to Whakapapa Chalet
Great Value Cottage - 20 Mins to Whakapapa Raurimu
Great Value Cottage - 20 Mins to Whakapapa Chalet Raurimu

About the area

Map
Raurimu, Central Plateau

What's nearby

  • Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Raurimu Spiral - 8 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 11 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre - 20 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Whakapapa Ski Area - 26 min drive - 34.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Schnapps Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Macrocarpa Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Spiral Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Eivins Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Station - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa located?

Situated on a river, this chalet is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Raurimu Spiral and within 6 miles (10 km) of Fishers Track and Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park. Tongariro National Park and Ohinetonga Scenic Reserve are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Reviews

Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 146 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jacques D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Haven

Enjoyed our stay, everything was clean and convenient, enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little spot for a getaway

Had a great time. Love this little spot. Good location and amazing price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyse H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for the tongariro crossing/skiing

Great spot to do the tongariro crossing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for ski weekends

Cosy little place for ski weekends when all you need is a place to rest your head and dry your gear ready for the next day
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kiwiana as

Cute rustic batch with everything you need. Excellent location for Whakapapa
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nijole W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for the budget watchers

Bach in a beautiful Raurimu village, close to all the locations one needs to visit in the mountains. Very peaceful. If you enjoy simple things in life - it's a bach for you. Takes you back in time and reminds of what's really important in life!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great value

It's a good value cottage in a good location just a few minutes from National Park and close to Whakapapa. It could do with a good spring clean, but you can't argue the price. Previous guests could've done more to clean like empty the bins properly, but overall would recommend and the description was accurate! Thanks for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Chris E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great communication

Place was exactly as described. We even successfully squeezed 5 adults in one night. Better for a couple and maybe squeezing in one other. But for one night we had a good catch up. Organisation, notes provided really invaluable. Especially hot tips on how to dress for the alpine environment. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aldea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It’s nice to stay , small but tidy cottage ..cute.. nice price
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Grace B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good small house

Great location - you get what you pay for
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hellen N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquility in Raurimu

A peaceful getaway location, with everything you need, Julie was great, we would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nostalgic

A couple of nights in this tiny wee Bach. Nostalgic memories going outside to the toilet, Adequate facilities for a short stay, close to the mountain.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Snowboarding trip

Location and price was great for what we needed it for as we were at the mountain to snowboard.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy, peaceful

This was the perfect size for the two of us to be cozy but not cramped as the ski slopes were all closed. We had everything we needed and the cell reception was good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good little place

Good little place, has everything you need and location is also pretty good
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moana W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Gem

This gorgeous wee cabin was quite nostalgic for me. It had everything we needed to keep warm, well fed and rested following epic days at the snow. I really appreciate the laundry facilities, the location and the affordability which make beautiful snow adventures accessible. Our host Julie also gave very clear expectations and comprehensive information about the bach and surrounding areas. We look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

3rd time we stayed here

Great little cottage, close to national park. Very helpful host who arranged replacement of small appliance that broke within a few hours. Having a washing machine, dryer and drying room is very useful. Army museum is great for kids on a rainy day.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Callum M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a budget holiday

This was my second stay and it was perfect, we did the Tongariro crossing and the homes location to national park and surrounding walks and activities makes it the perfect option if you want something cheap. For the price it’s what you expect. It’s no luxury hotel but it has more then enough for what you pay for
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay at cottage

It is small but practical, was great for a short stay near Tongariro :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Corrine Gail A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Homey and Very Practical

Have a homey feel, close to tonggariro and very budget friendly. Neighbourhood is quite but people are friendly. Thanks for the lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Raurimu suprise

What a lovely wee place. Raurimu was more interesting than we thought. 4 Square at National Parkjust 10 minutes away for anything that we had forgotten and ice, mountain only a half hour drive. Great cell phone reception. couldn't get the tv to work though.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

An K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getting away from it all

Cute little place, everything you need and so close to Ruapehu. Great spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good little place

Nice and warm once you get the heaters going, great location and has got basically everything you need :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Batch

Comfortable and warm little home. TV didnt work at all - no reception from the dish. Didn't matter, watched latest news etc on my laptop. Previous guests left used plastic bottles in the bathroom waste basket but we didn't use it at all so no effect on us. Handy to the mountain and nice quiet spot except for the trains at night which actually weren't unpleasant and something different we are not used to hearing. Great place to stay and value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

nicolas r.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Unfortunately, no cleaners means lots of dust in the room and moss on the "washroom's" windows

I would have appreciated knowing about the "no cleaners" policy and the outside "washroom" prior to booking.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023