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COMFORTABLE WARM TWO STOREY HOME

Holiday home in National Park Village with kitchen and fireplace

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The Ski Shack
Lounge
Lounge
KItchen
Downstairs Bathroom

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 890 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

View map
National Park, National Park
  • Place, Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Ruapehu
  • Place, Tongariro National Park
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstair 1 x double bed

1 Double Bed

Upstair - 3 x single beds

3 Single Beds

Upstair - 3 x single beds

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

COMFORTABLE WARM TWO STOREY HOME

Cosy, warm and spacious two storey home, close to both Whakapapa and Turoa Ski fields. Close to mountain bike tracks and walking tracks for summer activities. Walking distance from the train station and bus station at National Park and walking distance to restaurants and bar. An ideal base for snow activities or for those mountain bike and walking treks, or just to catch your breath and relax . Follow us on instagram @ skishack_nz The only heating in this property is a fireplace. If you are not able to light a fire, then maybe this property is not for you. There is no wifi. We do expect some cleaning as this helps to keep the cost down. This is a kiwi bach and a place to take a step back in time.

1 x double bed downstairs - Sleeps 2
3 x single beds upstairs - Sleeps 1 per bed
3 x single beds upstairs - Sleeps 1 per bed
Sleeps a total of 8 people.

There are hot water bottles for those chilly nights.
DUE TO COVID-19 we are now charging for linen. Therefore a linen charge applies and includes, bed linen, pillow slips towels and tea towels. Please make up beds on arrival.

We do not have WIFI at The Ski Shack. It is a place to refresh, relax, reconnect and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

You are more than welcome to bring your own Sky decoder.

Under Kiwi Bach tradition, you are expected to clean the house, follow the house rules, and do the dishes before you leave.

Special conditions:
Has stairs to upstairs bedrooms, small children will have to be watched.
No smoking allowed and No pets allowed.
No shoes to be worn inside. Please take OFF shoes before entering.
NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and wash and dry and put away dishes before you leave.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Please note that there are stairs.
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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

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

National Park Village

Located in National Park Village, this holiday home is in the mountains. Raurimu Spiral and Te Porere Redoubt are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tongariro National Park and Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park. Explore all the area has to offer with mountain climbing, cycling and mountain biking.
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National Park, National Park

What's nearby

  • Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 5 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre - 11 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Whakapapa Ski Area - 17 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Mangatepopo Trail Head - 24 min drive - 23.9 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Schnapps Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Macrocarpa Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Spiral Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Eivins Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Station - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is COMFORTABLE WARM TWO STOREY HOME pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at COMFORTABLE WARM TWO STOREY HOME?

As of 14 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at COMFORTABLE WARM TWO STOREY HOME on 15 November 2025 start from NZ$310.5, 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.

How much is parking at COMFORTABLE WARM TWO STOREY HOME?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at COMFORTABLE WARM TWO STOREY HOME?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at COMFORTABLE WARM TWO STOREY HOME?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is COMFORTABLE WARM TWO STOREY HOME located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Fishers Track and Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park. Tongariro National Park and Raurimu Spiral are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 140 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin N.

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

Ski trip

Great place to stay, handy to the mountain and room for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hosea T.

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

Great Olace

Great place, clean and tidy, owner was very communicative
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ravinesh L.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Fair place to stay over

The property location is very amazing. The property is quite old but we managed to make our stay a memorable one. There were some things that was not to our expectation. We got accused for damaging the bathroom door. The hinges came off and we got charged 500.00. We tried to explain but it got unheard.The linen was dusty, was not that comfy. No internet in the house. Overall a fair place to stay over.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect accommodation, close to the ski field and returned to start the fire which quickly warmed up the whole house. Will definitely be recommending to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay, the fire is a nice touch and keeps the place toasty and warm
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgina N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very easy and perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

waseem a.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness

Discovering NZ

I am sorry to say we were disappointed. It is an old house, smell like an old house. Found dead bugs in the house in different places,Frequently sighted spider webs on the second floor, carpeting in the house seems to be very old.Both Bathrooms were new and excellent, although upstairs bathroom didn’t have mirror. No Wi-Fi was available at this property.We were given a long list of things to do before leaving the property, too bad it was given after booking and before checking in. There is no way I would have booked this property had I known about this list.FYI, I am copying the list here STOVECleaning Stove. Firstly scrape any spills on the ceramic top on the stove immediately with scraper(blade under the sink) Once the stove top cools, squirt some Ceraclen cleaner on surface. Smear allover with handee towel. Wipe off with clean handee towel. Repeat if necessary. If you use the oven, please clean it.ON LEAVINGClean all toiletsClean all ShowersMop All FloorsVacuum clean all carpetsWipe out pantryEmpty crumbs from toasterClean MicrowaveEmpty crumbs from toasterClean MicrowaveClean StoveClean Nespresso Machine (if used)Clean/wipe out fridge. Please leaveFridge ON.Wipe out stove/replace element trays as requiredDisconnect all power cords from walls and switch off including television and stereo.Please leaveFridge ON.Ensure copper is full of wood and kindlingSweep decks.Close windowsALL RUBBISH AND FOOD TO BE TAKEN WITH YOU AND DISPOSED
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Harshan A.

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

Nice small place

Its a nice small place for a family stay. It'll take bit of time to get the house heated up with the fire place in the winter but all good after.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philomena Sariman K.

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

Family getaway

Was a perfect place to be. Closer to the national park and the shop. House was just right for me and my family. We enjoyed every bit of it. It was just like home away from home. I would like to go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lakmini H.

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

nice warm house

we stayed 2 nights, the house was very nice, under floor heating was great. we used the fire place to warm the house. adequate space of the renovated bathrooms were really convenience, walking distance to train station, to the shuttle buses and to the city also another bonus. we really enjoyed those three days over there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lesley M.

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

Nice place

Great location, comfrey beds, and ideal for small group
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Maria G.

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

Tidy Property

Cottage was comfortable, appreciated the 2 bathrooms and underfloor heating. Kitchen very small and little bench space. Disappointing cleaning list for end of stay. Unsure if this cleaning is checked between guests as thick dust on top of fridge, headboard on double bed and on servery between kitchen and dining. Suggest new mop.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

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

Weekend ski getaway

A gorgeous little house with heaps of room. Warm and inviting with underfloor heating and a fire and an amazing shower to top it off. Handy to restaurants so we didn’t need to cook. A quick trip up to Whakapapa for a day skiing for the boys and people watching for me and a friend off the deck at the top of the Sky Waka.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Stress Release Getaway

Again a good place to stay - nice improvements to the bathroom areas and great having underfloor heating making the house so warm on arrival
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Fiona W.

Liked: Communication, location

Warm and cozy.

Pleasant, if a bit dated, the property is a work in progress, which is progressively being renovated, so a little “rough “ in places, but fine. The two bathrooms are fabulous, as is the underfloor heating which is amazing and keeps the property really comfortable. There was everything we could want for cooking in the kitchen. Disappointing was the very,VERY long cleaning list, ( provided only after we had paid in full) from asking guests to clean toilets, showers , stove/ microwave/ toaster/ fridge/sweep/vacuum, mop, strip beds,fill up fire wood and sweep verandah. I’m not sure what the “service fee” is for?
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

very close to whakapapa ski fields and other amenities.

very close to whakapapa ski fields and other amenities.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Superb house, superb location

House was exceptionally clean, facilities were perfect for our 2 families especially the two bathrooms. Plenty of wood for the fire and heated floors made our stay really comfortable. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Jenn W.

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

Ski weekend accomodation

A lovely cosy house perfect for our Ski weekend. The house has been updated in parts and the under floor heating was to die for. Perfectly suitable for what we required and will be back next season! Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Bhaskaran N.

Many conditions with no facilities

Many conditions were in place to stay at this house. No heating facility, no towels, no linen, no bathroom on the first floor.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Rishi J.

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

Bhai ka Bday

No Hand soap Very dim and demotivating lights Otherwise property was good, very good price

8/10 Good

Leigh T.

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

Great value for money

We always enjoy staying at this property. The underfloor heating and new bathroom has made the house even nicer to stay at.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Manon S.

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

nice affordable bach

Bach is as described and has everything you need for a nice stay. The underfloor heating is definitively a bonus! We very much enjoyed our stay! Thx

10/10 Excellent

Fiona N.

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

Perfect location

Great location in the heart of National Park. Property was warm, clean and as per the listing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Manu R.

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

Another great stay at this property

Very easy, booking process.

8/10 Good

Shane B.

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

Great stay

We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Maree

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What makes this property unique

Walking distance to restaurants and bars. Less than 5 minutes walk to the shuttle Park and Ride to Whakapapa Ski Fields.

We also recommend the service of Ruapehu Scenic Shuttle for all your transport solutions to the Ski Fields, Tongariro Crossing, 42 Traverse and much more.

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