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Great place to stay for large groups or families

Great place to stay for large groups or families

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Exterior
4 bedrooms
Fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms

Overview of Great place to stay for large groups or families

Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

Map
Horopito, Central Plateau
  • Popular LocationOld Coach Road Bike Trail17 min walk
  • Popular LocationBig Carrot11 min drive
  • Popular LocationOhakune Old Coach Road14 min drive
  • AirportWhanganui (WAG)99 min drive

Space details

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 20
Bedroom 1
    1 single bed
Bedroom 2
    1 single bed
Bedroom 3
    1 single bed
Bedroom 4
    1 child bed
    1 single bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    Shower

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 place to stay for large groups or families

This property is perfect for large groups or multiple families.

The David Fisken Lodge is situated between, but slightly closer, to Ohakune (10 mins) and National Park (20 mins).

It is also close to the Horopito end of the Old Coach Road cycle route.

Set on a large property so there's plenty of space for the kids to run around outside; set on roughly 1.5 acres.

Drying room - which could be used for bike storage during summer.

Beautiful views of Mt Ruapehu from driveway (see the photo).

Perfect place to use as a base to explore the area.

* Mobile coverage is variable inside, fairly consistent outside!

Keywords:
Lodge Skiing Ruapehu Turoa Group Tramping Cycling Spacious
Special conditions:
This Lodge does not have a housekeeper to clean up after you, please do
a thorough job and leave it in a clean and tidy state. The money
generated goes back into the upkeep and management of the Lodge and
surrounding property by volunteers and any surplus goes towards a youth
group. Your help and support is appreciated.

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);

Property manager

PhillipDi3

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower only

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
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
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

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About the area

Horopito

Located in Horopito, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tongariro National Park and Mount Ruapehu. Explore all the area has to offer with horse riding, hiking and mountain biking.
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What's nearby

  • Old Coach Road Bike Trail - 17 min walk
  • Tongariro National Park - 5 min drive
  • Big Carrot - 11 min drive
  • Ohakune Old Coach Road - 14 min drive
  • Turoa Ski Area - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Powderkeg Restaurant and Bar - 13 min drive
  • The Mountain Rocks Cafe & Bar - 11 min drive
  • Kings Ohakune - 13 min drive
  • The Chocolate Eclair Shop - 11 min drive
  • The Cyprus Tree Restaurant & Bar - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great place to stay for large groups or families pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Great place to stay for large groups or families?

As of 26 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great place to stay for large groups or families on 1 May 2024 start from AU$347.07, including 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 Great place to stay for large groups or families?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great place to stay for large groups or families?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great place to stay for large groups or families located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Old Coach Road Bike Trail and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Tongariro National Park. The Dinosaur House and Ratana Church are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 81 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janine W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Repeat visit
Second year in a row that we've stayed here for Labour Weekend. Was peaceful and quiet, ideally located for a range of activities nearby. Kids enjoyed gathering dead wood for the outdoor firepit, played boardgames into the evening, enjoyed the view of Ruapehu while sitting outside. Gorgeous location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

J C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Whaanau time
Second time staying here. A really great lodge for large groups and to get back to basics. Was nice and clean when we arrived. plenty of wood. Some new couches since last time we stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Thomas H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Lack of power and unfortunately given the wrong address
Power consistently cut out for multiple hours each day. We were given an address 5 km from the actual accomodation. Other then that beautiful little spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janine W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a varied group
A group of 7 people wanted to do the Crossing, so we decided to make a long weekend of it. Partners, kids, the kitchen sinks, all packed away. As a Scouting family we were prepared for basic but functional, and it didn't disappoint in any way. We put the kids in one bunk room, and then adults bunked everywhere else. Those not doing the crossing prepared food, played games and popped in to Ohakune. Others went for shorter walks nearby. Was great and everyone wants to make it an annual thing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Petrina D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay
We loved our time here, we loved the property and the space. Fun places to explore nearby. We would love to go back, next time we go prepared to give a bit of a vacuum and scrub down before we start our holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Nathan S.

It was good
Was quite expensive but would of been ok if we were able to fill up the lodge
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jay D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Value, location and utilities. excellent stay
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Sophie C.

Warm and cozy
Warm and cozy. The fire is excellent. Plenty of room!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fahimi A., Porirua, New Zealand.

Liked: Cleanliness
Above expectation
We stayed for just one night but the experience made us wanted to come back. The good firewood supply made us warm the whole night. The house is very clean. Late checkout is very convenient. Overall our experience is above expectation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Matt V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Whanau time
Easy comms, easy to find. Great base to go explore central Mtns. We took an extra stove top to ease the pressure of cooking, worked well. Heaps of fridge space and oodles of fire wood!! Enjoyable time away.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022