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Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru

Cottage in Waiouru with kitchen and patio

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Enjoy meals in this well-equipped kitchen with a dining table for four, microwave, and refrigerator.
Stroll up to this charming home with a front porch, surrounded by a lush lawn and a fence.
Kitchen features a central island with a sink and stovetop, microwave, oven, and range hood.
Stylish single-story residence with a gabled roof and a welcoming front entrance.
Enjoy a simple, functional room with two single beds, a bedside table, and a chair near the window, offering a view of a grassy area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
The current price is HK$825
HK$1,263 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug

About this property

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

Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru

Cottage in Waiouru with kitchen and patio
This smoke-free cottage features laundry facilities. The cottage has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Guest accommodation at this cottage offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds, dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

RossM936

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming 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 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 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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
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 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

Property is also known as

Cottage
Tawhiri Cottage Waiouru
Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru Cottage
Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru Waiouru
Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru Cottage Waiouru

About the area

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Waiouru, Waiouru

What's nearby

  • National Army Museum Te Mata Toa - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Big Carrot - 22 min drive - 33.0 km
  • Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 23 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Ohakune Old Coach Road - 28 min drive - 36.2 km
  • Turoa Ski Area - 51 min drive - 56.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Rustic Eating House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Angkorwat Bakery & Coffee Shop - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mountain View Cafe Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Aldo's Cafe - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru?

As of 12 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru on 3 Aug 2025 start from HK$825.4, 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 Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from National Army Museum Te Mata Toa and within 20 miles (32 km) of Big Carrot and Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. Tongariro National Park and Ohakune Disc Golf are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10

Excellent stay & nice view.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

We really enjoyed our stay here! The house is very comfortable and full of lovely touches. The views were fabulous as well. We will be back again!! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

We had a great stay, really clean and tidy, property has all that is needed. Thanks so much for the hospitality, it was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10

This was central to all our activities wonderful place, would come again sometime
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Warm and tidy. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10

Just stayed for one night on way to Wellington, accommodation was very comfortable and perfect location. Heat pump made the whole place nice and warm and the view of the mountain was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10

Very nice hospitality and all the facilities provided. Host Mr.Ross very nice and kindful nature.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10

Really enjoyed our stay! it suited us well, plenty of room for parking, nice clean house. Communication was great and very flexible with our requests! Looking forward to staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Really good arrangements and location of the property is pretty amazing. Ross is very courteous and welcoming. Would love to come back and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

Thank you Ross. Amazing place to stay. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

We had a wonderful time, … with a magnificent view and spent with loved ones in a warm and cosy home. Thank you. :-)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10

Ross was very helpful and was so responsive to all of our messages (both prior to and during our stay) providing us with helpful information for our arrival, checkin and stay. The flat has lots of brochures as well to find cool nearby events. The beds were very comfortable; and the place was clean. Highly recommended property and keen to pursue further bookings!! Five star rating!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10

If you’re staying in Waiouru it’s probably something to do with the Army base or Museum and this place is really convenient and close. Great view of Mt Ruapehu. Everything was fine, warm enough in late Summer with the heat pump. Ample off street parking. Main trunk line and SH46 are quite close by but not noisy enough to be an issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

Easy to find, warm and comfortable. Ross lives next door, so was on site to welcome us when we arrived in the late evening.Thanks for a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Loved this place. Comfy beds. Loads of space indoors and outdoors. Amazing mountain view! Will definitely return. Thank you Ross. Great communications. Responsive and a delightful man. Recommended especially for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Enjoyed our stay and will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Spacious holiday house close to the ski fields. Beautiful views and very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

We chose Tawhiri cottage as a great stopping point on our way to Wellington from Tauranga. From the very beginning the communication from our host, Ross, was outstanding and he was so friendly and welcoming. The accomodation itself was clean and the kitchen was extremely well equipped with everything we needed. Best of all though, was the breathtaking uninterrupted view of Mt Ruapehu from the lounge and back deck!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10

We all really enjoyed our stay in a lovely house with beautiful views of the mountains. There was lots of room for us all, plenty of hot water, and the beds were very comfy. Thanks Ross! See you next time
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

The living areas were spacious enough for us to relax together while doing our own thing. The property was easily accessible, with comfortable furniture and spacious bathroom that our elderly folk appreciated. Trains do run past the property, in case noise and rattling is an issue for your group. We didn't really notice - we're used to the noise and rattling of strong winds in Wellington. Ross was a great host. He was very welcoming and was prompt to respond to our questions. We would stay here again if it's available.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10

Great place to stay ,within a short distance from a couple bubbly towns .museum well worth a visit with real nice caff.homley with extras ,lux ,dish washer and washer /dryer.cosey bed and great water pressure in shower .many thanks Ross 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10

It was short trip but must say we enjoyed.. The ambience is very peaceful and view was so mesmerizing... Thank you Ross for being a very nice host... Will see you again on our next trip mate... Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10

Very homey place, Ross was lovely and fast with replies. We were also greeted upon arrival and he was kind enough to show us how things worked.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10

Spent a night here in a nice modern 3 bedroom. Great place to stop off with a four square and food places close by. Will happily stay here again. However be aware that it can be a little noisey as big trucks go past the front gate regularly and freight trains pass by every so often, this didnt worry us though just something to be aware of if you dont like noise.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022