About this property

Spacious Accommodations: 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. Local Attractions: Mount Ruapehu is 30 mi away, Turoa 22 mi, and Taranaki Falls 31 mi from the property. Whanganui Airport is 57 mi distant. Guest Favorites: Guests appreciate the scenic location, spa, and family-friendly environment.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
and
2 full beds
Bedroom 4
1 twin bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Nicholas
United States United States
The place is huge, unusual and charming. Many windows. It is also well provisioned with all the necessary plates, utensils and kitchen stuff. And there were many towels and that kind of thing. It would be excellent for a family with lots of...
Tessa
Australia Australia
What a unique place to stay! Loved our night in this log lodge - only let down was wishing we stayed longer to get more use from it. Such a unique and interesting property - very big and comfortable - would be great for a large group (almost too...
Elizabeth
United States United States
The hot tub was wonderful afterwards doing the Tongario Alpine Crossing. So relaxing. It was wonderful to have laundry facilities on site
Chris
United States United States
The hosts provided some wonderful homemade breakfast muffins and juice to enjoy with the beautiful rising sun.
Scott
New Zealand New Zealand
Amazing, spacious log cabin with great views. Hosts had thought of everything even including some (presumably) home made crumpets and jam for breakfast. Fresh milk too, not the long life UHT rubbish that some place's leave for you.
Sarah
United States United States
Incredible house! Loved the pool table, board games, hot tub, fully stocked kitchen, piano -- wish we could've stayed longer. Having the wood stove burning for us when we arrived was a nice touch.
Nicola
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Awesome view from hot tub ,huge chalet very clean nice location , nice home made crumpets
Chris
New Zealand New Zealand
beautiful views, private, 3 wood fires well stocked with wood, great spa pool, full size pool table, lots of room, only 10 mins from Ohakune
Michael
Australia Australia
It’s a beautiful log cabin at the top of a hill, sensational views and perfectly stocked to suit anyone.
Matthew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Amazing property with a unique character and amazing views and plenty of space for a group much bigger than us.

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

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

The fine print

Must-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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.