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Powder Hut Ohakune - cosy wee cottage in central Ohakune

Chalet in Ohakune, near Tongariro National Park

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Exterior
Kitchen
Dining Area
Dining Area
Master Queen Bedroom - downstairs

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 645 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Ohakune, Ohakune
  • Place, Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Carrot
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Ohakune Old Coach Road
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Not really young children as has a mezanine floor.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only.
Cleaning- house must be left in a clean and tidy condition for next guests. Cleaning costs will come from damage deposit. Request clean if req.
You agree to contact us if there are any issues as soon as possible so that we can rectify them and ensure you have an enjoyable stay. Thank you.
Beds need to be stripped and linen placed in the laundry basket, duvets must be returned to the beds neatly and tidily ready for the next guests.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ohakune

Located in Ohakune, this chalet is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tongariro National Park and Mount Ruapehu. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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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

  • ‪The Powderkeg - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Big Mountain Burgers - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Mountain Rocks Cafe & Bar - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Utopia Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kombi Coffee - ‬18 min walk

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).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 186 out of 287 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 287 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 287 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 287 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 287 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Glenis H.

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

Great little chalet

Good location. Warm and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was pretty much as expected and we had a good stay. Although the hot chocolate was a much appreciated bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

10/10 Excellent

Indrapriya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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

Great value for money

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

8/10 Good

Kate H.

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

Ohakune mini break

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

6/10 Okay

Irene S.

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

Pretty cozy

Descent size for a group of 4 and its cozy! Location was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Missy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Good location with well equipped kitchen and facilities

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 Excellent

Shirley K.

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

Cycle training weekend

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

10/10 Excellent

Riaan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very tidy and well equipped. I highly recommend this to anybody who wants to stay at an affordable price. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil A., Huntly New Zealand

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

Ohakune dream

The Chalet was exactly as advertised. Was warm and cosy and had everything we needed. Very handy to both the railway station and the town centre. Owner amazing with communication and couldn't ask for more. Have already booked next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Trish M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Experience

Beside the minor issues regarding washing machine leaking, dead flys on window sills and rubbish under beds the stay was cosy and ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Good

Place was nice and tidy and clean. Smaller than what was depicted in the photos. What was a let down was we had to make our own beds, sheets and pillow cases were in a drawer we had to go looking through. Also, there was no oil or baking paper. Overall it was a nice place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

burim p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clayton F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome cabin
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Great base while in town

Our family of four spent four nights here, perfect base to explore ohakune and surrounds. Great with the upstairs space for the kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, perfect for a skiing vacation of just vegging out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

aaron g.

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

Great stay

Perfect place for a stay
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma C.

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

Great family stay

Wonderful accommodation! Very clean, warm and comfortable. Has everything you would need and few extra basics which is a lovley touch. Beds were very comfortable. Helpful and quick communication. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie K.

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

A lovely stay

We had a lovely stay. The place was nice and clean and warm which was great with how cold it was outside. The space was great for our family of four. Communication was very good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Monica K.

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

Great

Great property for us. Location was good. Fully kitted out with everything you could need. Good communication with host. Would stay again any time
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Frederic J.

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

CONVENIENT STAY

All was O.K
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross P.

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

Biking

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

8/10 Good

Scott G.

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

Nice place and area

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

6/10 Okay

Virginia U.

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

Dirty laundry?

We were surprised to find a stack of dirty laundry on the washing machine. We did have time to wash the towels and sheets before we needed them. We left a folded stack of clean sheets and towels and a load in the dryer for the next renters.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Geraldine Healy

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I am a school teacher and own this chalet in Ohakune which is my retreat from the busyness of work- love the walks in summer, they are varied and superb and adore the snow in the winter. I love tramping, hiking, bike riding and snowboarding- so this area is ideal!

Why they chose this property

The benefits of the central plateau in both winter and summer are amazing!! You really do get the best of both worlds.

What makes this property unique

Cosy, warm, good for small groups or families and as close to the mountain as you can get from Ohakune. A cosy compact chalet with views from the lounge window and front deck, up to the mountain. We are continually upgrading the chalet.

Languages:

English

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