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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Raurimu, Manawatu-Wanganui
  • Mount Ruapehu
  • Raurimu Spiral
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Tongariro National Park
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Summer and Ski Cottage

Raurimu is a relaxing family village close to Whakapapa Skifield, trout fishing rivers and great walking and mountain bike tracks. It is a fantastic place to explore both locally and a few minutes further afield into the National Park. If you enjoy the great outdoors - hand feeding eels or discovering the resident Blue Duck/Whio in the local rivers and streams then this is the place for you. Why not try The 42 Traverse which is one of the North Island’s best-loved one day mountain bike rides. The Ohakune Old Coach Road track and the starting point for the Mountains to Sea cycle trail are also just down the road. The cottage is the perfect place for a comfortable and warm escape for couples and families alike.
There is a large lawn out the back, a community swimming pool across the road for guests to use in the summer and lots of toys and games for the young (and young at heart!)We were guests at the cottage and loved it so much, we bought it! We want to continue to share this wonderful part of New Zealand with like minded travellers.
Please note cleaning/linen/towels not provided. (Under true Kiwi bach tradition guests are expected to leave the cottage as clean/tidy as they find it.)

Property manager

Liz

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Raurimu

Located in Raurimu, this cottage is in the mountains and on a river. Raurimu Spiral and Te Porere Redoubt are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fishers Track and Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.
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Raurimu, Manawatu-Wanganui

What's nearby

  • Raurimu Spiral - 7 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 10 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre - 16 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Whakapapa Ski Area - 25 min drive - 28.8 km
  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing - 29 min drive - 39.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Schnapps Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Macrocarpa Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Eivins Bistro Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Station Cafe and Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Basekamp - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Summer and Ski Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Summer and Ski Cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summer and Ski Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Summer and Ski Cottage located?

This family-friendly Raurimu cottage is located on a river, 2 mi (3.3 km) from Raurimu Spiral, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park and Fishers Track. Tongariro National Park and Ohinetonga Scenic Reserve are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 145 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 145 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vicky R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay
Great clean house, awesome host
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Raurimu stay
Awesome location and great cottage. Rail history is fascinating and location is close enough jump off point for the Alpine Crossing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect relaxing space
This space is very well appointed, all the kitchen equipment was good quality and everything we needed for a lovely stay was there. An unpretentious lovely 'bach' feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy cottage
Nice cottage with everything we needed. Bright and sunny in the summer evenings. A great place to relax after a day of hiking.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Preet A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage
Nice cozy cottage near to Whakapapa, had a great time, will come back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharron S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Raurimu Cottage
Brilliant central location with easy access to the mountain and Owhango, where I love to visit the Cafe, Sunday Market, bush walks and the river. The cottage had heaps of books and toys for all ages.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Cottage
Wicked cool little place perfect for or snow trip weekend stay. Thankfully has plenty of heating to keep the place well warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rod B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosey Cottage
Very comfortable, well equipped cottage. We had everything we needed for our three day stay. Arrived during a late season cold snap, heating coped well. Good bed. There aren’t any facilities in Raurimu however it is only a few kms to National Park for essential supplies, a couple of restaurants and a coffee van.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and cozy just what we were after
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage
A lovely cute cottage. Nice and clean and very responsive host
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy Comfortable
Lovely cottage, well set up and every appliance, easy to keep warm. We felt at peace and relaxed. Thankyou.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter holiday
The property is in a great location and a great set up for a cottage. Owners were accessible and very helpful. We would recommend this property to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naveen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home.
Tidy, cozy cottage well located for attractions nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Clean and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and convenient stay.
We enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for comfortable accommodation in a convenient location close to Mt Ruapehu.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

M Samir H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place for 3/4
We were there to experience snow. The host Liz was very supportive till the end.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place
Nice and beautiful cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jurie P., Lantana, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful peaceful setting
It really enhanced our outdoor activities to be able to rest in such a peaceful farm-like setting outside, but still near, town.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second stay
We highly recommend this cottage as a cosy, clean place to stay. No hassles with booking or contact with owner (lovely people) that a flexible to your needs. 10 out of 10 Thankyou.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Lovely Place to Stay
Lovely, clean house in a relaxing location. Highlight was the daily sightings of a pair of blue ducks in the stream across the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little cottage
Thank you for a lovely stay. We had everything we needed, lots of information on things to do in the area, and great communication from the hosts. We hope to be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

liz e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Stay!
What a great property! Very comfortable, well-stocked, and in a perfect location. Quiet and peaceful, plus we saw two whio in the nearby stream. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pene B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Raurimu
A very comfortable and cosy villa which met all our needs. Raurimu is a great place to stay and very central to a variety of different habitats and places to walk. We also enjoyed dinner at Slalom Backpackers nearby (Fri/Sat only). We would love to return, and plan to
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylee J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning and restful
Absolutely loved our stay. Such a cosy cottage with everything we needed. Would def like to return and recommend. Great location close to the snow and local walks
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carla S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy cottage
Its a lovely, cosy cottage that worked perfectly for our weekend away. The kids loved playing with all the toys.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Liz

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We stayed in the cottage in 2021 and we loved it so much we decided to buy it. We have a 7 year old son who loves the outdoors - especially fishing… We find Raurimu the ideal getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Some might see internet as a must but we love the fact that it’s old school DVDs and enjoying the tranquility. There are lots of hidden tracks around the village that lead to awesome views and nature at its best.

Why they chose this property

We pride ourselves on providing a cosy and relaxing place for families. Raurimu is good for the soul and we are keen to share it with others - check out our awesome reviews from the lovely guests we’ve had so far…
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