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Summer and Ski Cottage

Riverside cottage in Raurimu with kitchen

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Nestled near Whakapapa Skifield, Raurimu is a tranquil village perfect for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy hand-feeding eels or spotting the resident Blue Duck/Whio in local rivers and streams. The cottage offers a comfortable retreat with a large lawn, community swimming pool across the road, and plenty of toys for all ages.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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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.

Summer and Ski Cottage

Raurimu is a relaxing family village close to Whakapapa Skifield, trout fishing rivers and great walking and mountain bike tracks. It is a fantastic place to explore both locally and a few minutes further afield into the National Park. If you enjoy the great outdoors - hand feeding eels or discovering the resident Blue Duck/Whio in the local rivers and streams then this is the place for you. Why not try The 42 Traverse which is one of the North Island’s best-loved one day mountain bike rides. The Ohakune Old Coach Road track and the starting point for the Mountains to Sea cycle trail are also just down the road. The cottage is the perfect place for a comfortable and warm escape for couples and families alike.
There is a large lawn out the back, hammocks and lots of toys and games for the young (and young at heart!) We were guests at the cottage and loved it so much, we bought it! We want to continue to share this wonderful part of New Zealand with like minded travellers.
Please note cleaning/linen/towels are not provided. (Under true Kiwi bach tradition guests are expected to leave the cottage as clean/tidy as they find it.)

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Cycling 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)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 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

Located in Raurimu, this cottage is in the mountains and on a river. Raurimu Spiral and Te Porere Redoubt are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fishers Track and Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.
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Raurimu, Manawatu-Wanganui

What's nearby

  • Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park - 6 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Fishers Track - 6 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Raurimu Spiral - 7 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 8 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Ohinetonga Scenic Reserve - 10 min drive - 18.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Schnapps Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Macrocarpa Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Station - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Italians Leaving Party - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Spiral Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Summer and Ski Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Summer and Ski Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Summer and Ski Cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summer and Ski Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Summer and Ski Cottage located?

This family-friendly Raurimu cottage is located on a river, 2 mi (3.3 km) from Raurimu Spiral, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park and Fishers Track. Tongariro National Park and Ohinetonga Scenic Reserve are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Summer and Ski Cottage Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 148 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phillip C.

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

Raurimu stay

Awesome location and great cottage. Rail history is fascinating and location is close enough jump off point for the Alpine Crossing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

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

Perfect relaxing space

This space is very well appointed, all the kitchen equipment was good quality and everything we needed for a lovely stay was there. An unpretentious lovely 'bach' feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris K.

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

Comfy cottage

Nice cottage with everything we needed. Bright and sunny in the summer evenings. A great place to relax after a day of hiking.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad O.

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

Cozy Cottage

Wicked cool little place perfect for or snow trip weekend stay. Thankfully has plenty of heating to keep the place well warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel H.

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

Great cottage

A lovely cute cottage. Nice and clean and very responsive host
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene H.

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

Winter holiday

The property is in a great location and a great set up for a cottage. Owners were accessible and very helpful. We would recommend this property to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharron S.

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

Raurimu Cottage

Brilliant central location with easy access to the mountain and Owhango, where I love to visit the Cafe, Sunday Market, bush walks and the river. The cottage had heaps of books and toys for all ages.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire V.

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

Lovely little cottage

Thank you for a lovely stay. We had everything we needed, lots of information on things to do in the area, and great communication from the hosts. We hope to be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jurie P., Lantana, Texas

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

Delightful peaceful setting

It really enhanced our outdoor activities to be able to rest in such a peaceful farm-like setting outside, but still near, town.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Lovely cottage

We had a great stay here for 2 nights whilst we hit the mountain. Only 5 minutes up the road from National Park, and easy to get to Whakapapa. Clean and tidy, lots of toys for the kids, well stocked kitchen.. we loved our stay and would look to stay again next winter! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

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

Cosy Comfortable

Lovely cottage, well set up and every appliance, easy to keep warm. We felt at peace and relaxed. Thankyou.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pene B.

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

Relaxing Raurimu

A very comfortable and cosy villa which met all our needs. Raurimu is a great place to stay and very central to a variety of different habitats and places to walk. We also enjoyed dinner at Slalom Backpackers nearby (Fri/Sat only). We would love to return, and plan to
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah d.

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

Super

Well equiped, clean and confortable. Convenient location to go to the Tongariro National Park. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey-Lee M., Auckland

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

Super cozy

The house had everything we needed for a home away from home. Heaters for each room made sure we were warm and toasty after playing around in the snow.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rod B.

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

Cosey Cottage

Very comfortable, well equipped cottage. We had everything we needed for our three day stay. Arrived during a late season cold snap, heating coped well. Good bed. There aren’t any facilities in Raurimu however it is only a few kms to National Park for essential supplies, a couple of restaurants and a coffee van.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Mr

Great place to stay with the family , all you could ever need, lots of kids toys , movies etc, great kitchen well equip, highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Warm, peaceful, convenient cottage.

We stayed two nights whilst snowboarding Whakapapa. Vendor is friendly and helpful. Cottage was spacious for two, and could have comfortably accommodated a few more. We're likely to return sometime with kids in tow. Regards, Julie and Chris.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deepu S., New Zealand

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

Deepu

Such a nice little house lots of toys for the kids
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rowan P.

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

Top notch!

Liz sent us all the info we needed a couple of days before we arrived. Such an easy process. The house was spotless, thanks to the previous guests. The cottage is lovely and has everything a family needs. Well equipped kitchen! We cooked all our meals as we didnt want to take the children out to eat after coming home from the mountain. So glad we chose a whare with a bath. A good soak for the children after sledding in the snow, was just what they needed. The cottage is north facing, so the lounge and main bedroom was sun filled. We were lucky to have three sunny days, but snow on Ruapehu. The purpose of our trip was to take our grandchildren to experience the snow. We also took them down to the river to do some eeling. Theres so much to do in the area without having to drive anywhwere. The neighbours and the people we met doing just that, were all lovely. The equipment in the shed kept our children happy and the toys and DVDs when it was time to chill out were much appreciated. A fabulous time had by all. Thanks so much Liz and Grant. I re
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicky R.

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

Awesome stay

Great clean house, awesome host
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Nice and cozy just what we were after

Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Preet A.

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

Cozy cottage

Nice cozy cottage near to Whakapapa, had a great time, will come back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin R.

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

Comfortable and convenient stay.

We enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for comfortable accommodation in a convenient location close to Mt Ruapehu.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Naveen B.

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

Home away from home.

Tidy, cozy cottage well located for attractions nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek L.

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

Great stay

Clean and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023