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Powder Hut Ohakune - cosy wee cottage in central Ohakune

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Cozy living space with a dining table and bench, offering a view of a well-maintained garden.
Enjoy a peaceful stay in this charming cottage with a front porch and beautifully maintained grounds.
Cozy loft-style room with a central bed, bedside table, and mirror.
Convenient laundry area with a washing machine, sink, and wall-mounted dryer.
Relax in this stylish living room with a sofa, coffee table, and comfortable seating area.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire chalet

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 645 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

Powder Hut Ohakune - cosy wee cottage in central Ohakune

The Powder Hut is a cute wee chalet within walking distance of the town centre, supermarket and the Junction.
The chalet sleeps 6 people with the master queen bedroom downstairs and a queen and two singles on an open plan mezzanine floor.

Bed linen and towels are provided as part of the rental - beds must be stripped and linen and towels placed in the laundry basket prior to departure.
Bed quilts and blankets must be returned to the beds neat and tidy ready for the next guests.

The chalet is heated via a heat pump that allows for instant heating and cooling across the seasons. There is a 42 inch plasma TV and a DVD player along with a selection of DVDs. for your use.

The chalet DOES NOT have WiFi.

The laundry has a washing machine, dryer and tub. Washing powder is provided. Please clean out the dryer filter after use.
The chalet has a separate toilet and a bathroom with the shower over the bath.

CLEANING - as part of the Kiwi bach culture, the guests are to clean and tidy the property and do the dishes before they depart, leaving the property ready for the next guests. If the house is not clean and tidy and ready for the next guests, a cleaning charge will apply ($80.00). This will be charged against the $100.00 hold on your credit card.
Please request cleaning services if you require them and we can arrange a cleaner.
Cleaning products are available for your use and a vacuum and mop are in the laundry cupboard.
The property is inspected by our property manager after each guest leaves, they send us a report and photos.

RUBBISH must be removed from the property, Council rubbish bags are available from the supermarket and a map showing the location of the Transfer station is on the noticeboard.

TOILETRIES
Toilet paper and some toiletries are provided for your use.

PARKING - parking for one car is available at the house - PLEASE do not block the back neighbours driveway. If you have more than one car you will need to park on the road.

RATES as from 1st May
Winter charges - $160.00 per night -
SPECIAL stay for 7 and pay for 6.
Summer charges - $140.00 per night -
SPECIAL stay for 7 and pay for 6.

Property manager

Geraldine Healy

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside only.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

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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
Note from host: Not really young children as has a mezanine floor.

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Powder Hut Ohakune House
Powder Hut House
Powder Hut Ohakune
Powder Hut
The Powder Hut Ohakune Chalet
The Powder Hut Ohakune Ohakune
The Powder Hut Ohakune Chalet Ohakune

About the area

Map
Ohakune, Ohakune

What's nearby

  • Ohakune Disc Golf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mountain Bike Station - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Big Carrot - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Ohakune Old Coach Road - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Powderkeg Restaurant and Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Chocolate Eclair Shop - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Utopia Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kings Ohakune - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mountain Kebabs - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Powder Hut Ohakune - cosy wee cottage in central Ohakune pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Powder Hut Ohakune - cosy wee cottage in central Ohakune?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Powder Hut Ohakune - cosy wee cottage in central Ohakune?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Powder Hut Ohakune - cosy wee cottage in central Ohakune located?

Situated in the mountains, this chalet is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ohakune Disc Golf and Tongariro National Park. Mountain Bike Station and Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Powder Hut Ohakune - cosy wee cottage in central Ohakune Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 278 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great little cottage/home away from home that was very cosy and comfortable and a short walk away from the shops
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Handy to lots of great cycle and walking trails
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

Enjoyable stay with good access to hikes and national forest. No WiFi so need to factor that in.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

We loved our stay and would definitely stay there again. Everything you need and great value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Lovely little cottage with a beautiful view of the mountain peak, great place to stay while experiencing the National Park
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Lovely place to stay, relaxing private place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

Great place.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

6/10

Excellent place for a few days to get away, nice to unplug.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Very warm close to mountain great little spot
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10

Compact, with all you need. Good location. Enjoyed easy walk to town with short drive to several nice bush walks up the mountain.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Had a big day one. Everybody involved helpful and good to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10

Lovely place for our trip to Tongariro. Everything that we needed. Not aware at time of booking that linen was extra and there were additional requirements re cleaning on checkout.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Loved our stay at the property. A great place to base ourselves to explore the area. Cozy, warm and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Very cute house with all necessary facilities, good location, quiet area, friendly staff. The house is a little cool because it is heated only by air conditioning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Loved the Powder Hut! Very centrally located and got everything we needed for a few days in the mountain. Hope to be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10

Well laid out, ideal for a small group.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10

It is cosy little place. Not a lot of room and a bit older but was warm and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Great place to stay, with everything one would need. Very cosy and the shower is good unlike a lot of places in Ohakune.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Lovely stay, convenient location, heat pump, well stocked kitchen, very cute mezzanine area, perfect for the kids to be separate. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Handy to everything, warm and cosy, perfect for a ski break
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10

Nice tidy unit and quiet location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10

Great location and value. Place as advertised. Very happy with the stay and would stay again. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

Every thing was has expected and went well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

Stay was great. Good location for us, everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

We love it, we are hoping to be back soon, as soon as then snow begin to see the place in winter. The house and stay is awesome, our kids love it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021