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Beautifully Refurbished Historic Railway Cottage

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Property grounds
Exterior
Iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Dining
Shower, hair dryer, soap, toilet paper
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
National Park, Manawatu-Wanganui
  • Popular LocationMarton Sash and Door Cycling Park4 min walk
  • Popular LocationTongariro National Park11 min drive
  • Popular LocationWhakapapa Ski Area22 min drive
  • AirportTaupo (TUO)72 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautifully Refurbished Historic Railway Cottage

A beautifully refurbished warm and cosy original Railway cottage in the quaint village of National Park, the Gateway to the Central Plateau area and the dual World Heritage listed Tongariro National Park.

This has been a family holiday home for thirty years, but now we want to share it with you, so you too, can enjoy the multitude of exciting adventures this stunning part of our country has to offer.

In the well-appointed beautifully sunny, north facing kitchen, you will find everything at your fingertips. We've purposely left out the draws and cupboards so you can see where everything is at a glance and there's a flash new stove with gas hobs.

The cosy, comfortable lounge area is open to the kitchen and dining area.

There are two bedrooms with queen beds and a large bunk room for the kids (2 pairs of bunk beds) which have been custom made, so plenty of head room for adults to sit and read. All the beds have electric blankets. There's heated towel rails in each of the bedrooms and a shower that NEVER runs out of hot water.

Duvets and pillows are provided. All other linen (including snuggly flannette sheets) is available on request and at an extra charge per person for the duration of your stay.

Lockable shed for your bikes and skis, plenty of off-street parking (4+ cars), attractive lawn and garden areas with a large lawn at the back of the house where children can play safely.

A two minute walk to the lovely Station Cafe. Other cafes and pubs are an easy walk. Walk the perimeter of the village in 25 minutes and enjoy the bright starry nights. Our skies are so clear here.

Four hours from Auckland and a little more from Wellington.

Don't forget to check out D.O.C.'s amazing Summer Time Programme. They provide a range of extremely interesting guided one day walks and excursions. There's something for all the family.

Special conditions:
Minimum stay 2 nights
Smoking allowed outside only

Extras: Linen (Optional, NZ$15.00 per person).

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to clean the house and do the dishes before you leave.

Property manager

Kirsten

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking on site
  • Bicycle storage on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,076.4 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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

National Park Village

Located in National Park Village, this holiday home is in the mountains. While the natural beauty of Tongariro National Park and Mount Ruapehu can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Whakapapa Ski Area. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like mountain biking, rock climbing and hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park - 4 min walk
  • Tongariro National Park - 11 min drive
  • Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre - 13 min drive
  • Whakapapa Ski Area - 22 min drive
  • Turoa Ski Area - 42 min drive

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Schnapps Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Eivins Bistro Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Station Cafe and Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Basekamp - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Macrocarpa Cafe - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully Refurbished Historic Railway Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautifully Refurbished Historic Railway Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully Refurbished Historic Railway Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully Refurbished Historic Railway Cottage located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Fishers Track and Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park. Tongariro National Park and Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melindi V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful!
The property is stunning! More than we hoped for, we will definitely book it again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Historic Railway Cottage
Great stay; handy to the facilities and areas we were attending. The house and amenities were just right for the events we were undertaking. Fully recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot to adventure from
If you are wanting something super central and warm to base yourself for your National park adventures then this is your place! Well equiped for any type of group, whether you have kids or just a group of mates! Highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam B.

Liked: Cleanliness
KIds' first trip to the snow
Beautiful house, surprisingly spacious, and the log burner made it super warm and cosy for our late-winter stay. Handy to Whakapapa for snow activities. Very good, helpful communications from the property manager. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and access to Whakapapa shuttle buses
The house was lovely and the wood fire kept it very warm. It was only a 5 minute walk to the shuttle bus area for Whakapapa (Mt Ruapehu) shuttle buses, which was very convenient. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023