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Black Box Cottage

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Terrace/patio
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Room
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 80.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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National Park, Manawatu-Wanganui
  • Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Mount Ruapehu
  • Tongariro National Park
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Main

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Black Box Cottage

Beautiful open style cottage with deck and views of the mountain. All bedrooms are off the main living area which encourages plenty of family time.

20 meter walk to shuttle pick up in National Park.

A perfect base for friends and family to explore the exciting adventure playground of the Tongariro National Park and the Central Plateau. During the winter all mountain activities are easily accessible. The famous Tongariro Crossing and Outdoor pursuits include sking, snowboarding, hiking, cycling, 4wd offroading, fishing and hunting.

Warm and comfortable home which is perfect for friends and family time together.

Plenty of parking
Children friendly
Cafes and pubs all within 5mins walk.
Electric blankets on all beds.

Late book out if no other bookings the next day. Get in another day on the hill and come back to change before heading out.


Special conditions:

Families preferred.

Smoking allowed outside only.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$60.00 per stay); Linen (Required, NZ$15.00 per person);

Property manager

Che Barlow

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Amenities

Kitchen
Dryer
Outdoor space
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 0–17
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

National Park Village

Located in National Park Village, this cottage is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tongariro National Park and Mount Ruapehu.
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National Park, Manawatu-Wanganui

What's nearby

  • Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 10 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre - 12 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Taranaki Falls - 15 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Whakapapa Ski Area - 21 min drive - 23.0 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Schnapps Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Macrocarpa Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Eivins Bistro Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Station Cafe and Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Basekamp - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Box Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Black Box Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Black Box Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Black Box Cottage located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage 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

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house
Warm and welcoming, great for family. Very handy to bus stop, shuttles and train station. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous family bach
From the lovely welcome by the property manager, the styling and warmth of the bach to the homely touches like biscuits and porridge this was a fabulous family bach. The wood burner heated wonderfully and kept going! Situated around the corner from the train station this was a great spot to stay! Thank you Sharon & Che.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karina J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you need
Comfortable stay and accommodating hosts. Great location. Everything you need!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claire G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Warm and welcoming
Spacious, warm, well-appointed, welcoming; everything you want from a winter holiday home. Adjacent to the park and ride for those heading to Whakapapa. We'll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house.
Was perfect house to have a weekend away with a group of friends.

10/10 Excellent

Kamal N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Stay
Booking was easy and fast. Prompt communication and confirmation. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ross G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect
great stay. great house with everything we needed. highly reccommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicky T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Black box, National Park
Thank you Che and Sharon for listing your clean and beautifully styled house. You made us feel very welcome, and the house was cosy, warm and had many comforts which resulted in a very enjoyable stay. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
We were greeted by the most friendly hosts. They had the fire going which was such an amazing, and much appreciated welcome. The place was clean, cozy, and had everything we ever needed. The washing machine and dryer were a godsend also. We highly recommend this place, and give our thanks to the efforts made in order to make our stay a truly memorable one.

10/10 Excellent

Leighann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this property had everything we needed. Shower was great excellent location.
Wonderful and would stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Neil H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Black box magic
Spacious warm with nice personal touches. Well located and short walk to the best restaurant in National Park. The fire box made the whole cottage toasty warm. The kitchen is well equipped. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend for large family groups and look forward to our next trip.

About the host

Hosted by Che Barlow

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