Ruapehu Log Lodge

–Excellent location - show map
Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

Free WiFi

10
  • The entire place is yours
  • 3229 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony

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About this property

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Spacious Accommodation: Ruapehu Log Lodge in Raetihi offers a spacious holiday home with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property features a living room, family rooms, and a fully equipped kitchen. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and outdoor seating area. The lodge provides free WiFi, a hot tub, and bicycle parking. Additional facilities include a laundry service and picnic area. Breakfast and Location: A delicious breakfast with juice is served in the room. The property is highly rated for its scenic location with mountain views and proximity to Mount Ruapehu (49 km). Whanganui Airport is 92 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
and
2 double beds
Bedroom 4
1 single bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tania
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Well stocked firewood and fires lit before we arrived-really cosy 🔥 Delicious homemade crumpets in the fridge along with butter 😎. Comfy beds and plenty of blankets and towels.”
  • Adam
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Great family feel and the family felt at home straight away. comfortable house and lots of entertainment for the children.”
  • Matt
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “A truly special place netsled on a hill with a prime view of the mountain. Our family of six loved our stay and are grateful to our wonderful hosts for providing such a great experience.”
  • Liam
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The setup of the lodge was something we have not seen anywhere else. The location, away from the light pollution of a bigger town, giving a view of the night sky seldom seen by people living in an urban environment. There is also home made jams...”
  • Michael
    Australia Australia
    “This log cabin exceeded our expectations! It was very unique and serviced 6 people exceptionally well. Our hosts thought of everything down to the home made crumpets for breakfast. We loved everything this home offered.”
  • Adrian
    Singapore Singapore
    “very lovely house. Beds were so very comfortable. Kids really enjoyed the pool table. Location was amazing with a 15mins drive to a nearby town for food and groceries.”
  • Seve
    France France
    “We originally went for 1 night and ended up staying 3!! That says it all! Our hosts were just gems. Fresh homemade crumpets in the fridge added to the magic. The spa was divine, the view stunning, the place incredible. THANK YOU!!!”
  • Sharlee-brooke
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “We thoroughly enjoyed our recent stay at Ruapehu Lodge! The home itself was wonderful – comfortable, well-equipped, and perfect for our needs. We truly appreciated the amenities and had a relaxing time. The highlight was undoubtedly the...”
  • Alex
    Australia Australia
    “Fire was lit when we arrived and lights were on, was easy to find and such a great place to stay! Can't recommend it enough and if we are ever back over here we will book again!”
  • Cristina
    Australia Australia
    “We had the entire house for ourselves, the location is fantastic and having a spa with the view of the mountain was just amazing, thank you for the lovely stay p.s the crumpets were delicious”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Deborah and Steve Wilson

9.7
Host review score
Deborah and Steve Wilson
Sited high on seven acres of farmland grazed by scottish highland cattle, and landscaped grounds, the log lodge is approached by a short climbing gravel road past ornamental duck ponds. The authentic canadian log house built in 1985, is surrounded by mature trees giving privacy, and yet a stunning view of mountains Ruapehu and Ngauruhoe and the township of Raetihi below. The lodge's semi covered deck. has plenty of seating. with picnic table next to the covered five seater spa with view of garden and mountains.. Entering the Lodge, the open plan lounge with french doors onto viewing deck, is below the mezzanine floor accessed by a hand crafted spiral stair. Sleeping area for six, one double, one queen, both screened, with lounge suite and two king singles. Through a narrow doorway is a separate queen, then children's lounge with toys and acitivities. The large master bedroom has double wardrobe, ensuite with shower and views of Mt Ruapehu and Mangawhero River.
We have been dairy farmers and saw the opportunity to buy this amazing spacious and warm log house about 12 years ago and so have opted to rent to holiday guests full time. We have three adult sons living away from home. We have a fold of 9 scottish highland cows and calves, 18 ducks, one dogand one cat, and enjoy seeing guests arrive with their dogs. With seven acres of hillside, there is plenty of room and privacy for all concerned. We are both keen gardeners and have enjoyed establishing easy care gardens and edible berries at the lodge for guests to enjoy.
Raetihi was originally a timber town, but has suffered an economic downturn, yet still retains it's historical heritage and has a vibrant community. There are two cafes, two fish and chip shops, one with DVD hire, petrol station, medical centre, supermarket, farming supplies, information centre, opportunity shops, art gallery, library with council services, and veterinary centre.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 14 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot always available
Free
14+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 80 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is no public transport available nearby. For more information please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note the property charges $20 per dog per stay and $30 for two dogs.

Please inform Ruapehu Log Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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