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MJ's Retreat, Stunning Tongariro crossing accommodation. Private and secure.

Exterior

Fireplace, DVD player, books, music library

Property grounds

Dining

Fireplace, DVD player, books, music library

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

MJ's Retreat, Stunning Tongariro crossing accommodation. Private and secure.

After 20yrs of building and running MJ's Retreat we have decided this year to offer a reduced rate.
Our property is ideally located for the Tongariro Crossing, the Whakapapa and Turoa ski fields, Old Coach Road , Bridge to Nowhere, 42nd Traverse , Whanganui canoe trips, and many other walks and mountain bike rides.
The house is situated on 40 000m2 , half in native bush with a stream and pond/swimming hole. It is private and secure with good views of Mt Ruapehu.
The listing is new on this site but is also listed on Air bnb and Holiday houses (MJ's Retreat) Check out the reviews.
A good site for information for the Tongariro Crossing is
https:www.tongarirocrossing.com.
Regards Mike

Property amenities

Beach

Beach loungers

Internet

Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Water dispenser

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

1.5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

Books
DVD player
Games
Music library
Stereo

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Work spaces

Desk
Desk chair
Printer

Comfort

Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board

Things to do

Bicycle parking
Bicycle storage
Bicycles
Boat
Golf
Kayak
Snow sports gear

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

Bicycle parking
Bicycle storage
Bicycles
Composting
Comprehensive recycling policy
Double-glazed windows
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Garden
Grey water recycling system
Housekeeping (on request)
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Water dispenser
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets

Policies

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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

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

About the area

Map

Horopito, Manawatu-Whanganui

What's nearby

Old Coach Road Bike Trail - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 12 min drive - 17.1 km
Ohakune Disc Golf - 13 min drive - 17.1 km
Big Carrot - 13 min drive - 17.4 km
Ohakune Old Coach Road - 16 min drive - 20.0 km

Getting around

Whanganui (WAG) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Powderkeg - ‬13 min drive
‪Utopia Cafe - ‬11 min drive
‪The Craft Haus - ‬13 min drive
The Ohakune Tavern
‪The Cyprus Tree Restaurant & Bar - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is MJ's Retreat, Stunning Tongariro crossing accommodation. Private and secure. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is MJ's Retreat, Stunning Tongariro crossing accommodation. Private and secure. located?

Situated in Horopito, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Old Coach Road Bike Trail and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Tongariro National Park. The Dinosaur House and Ratana Church are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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MJ's Retreat, Stunning Tongariro crossing accommodation. Private and secure. Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Sophia A.

12 Jan 2025

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

Great Vibes

This house is perfect for a large group of friends. We loved the space, BBQ, music collection and peaceful surroundings.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor L.

17 Jun 2025

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

Beautiful home and amenities/activities. Every room had a spacious bed and each bed had electric blankets (wonderful in the winter!). The home is warm and feels welcoming as soon as you step inside. Wouldn't hesitate to book again. The host is very friendly and had the heaters going for us by the time we got there.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian W.

28 Apr 2025

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

Great family stay in Horopito

This is a quiet but spacious and charming house very suitable for a family group or group of friends. We were all very comfortable here. Close to some good walks, golf and good restaurants (and the big vegetables) in Ohakune. A little late learning about access details, but once we made contact with Mike he was extremely friendly and helpful.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025