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Beautifully Refurbished Historic Railway Cottage

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Winter wonderland
Summertime sunshine
Living room
Living room
Heatpump / airconditioning unit and fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

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

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

National Park Village

Located in National Park Village, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tongariro National Park and Mount Ruapehu. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking, mountain biking and rock climbing.
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National Park, Manawatu-Wanganui

What's nearby

  • Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 11 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre - 13 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Raurimu Spiral - 14 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Whakapapa Ski Area - 22 min drive - 23.6 km

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

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

This family-friendly National Park Village holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 5-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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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mara K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and charming
We had a perfect stay at the cottage. Beautiful high ceilings, perfectly equipped kitchen, felt very spacious and very comfy with the fire place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melindi V.

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

Kristy C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Charles O.

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

About the host

Hosted by Kirsten

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We are a family of 5 living in Taupo, the jewel of the North Island of NZ.

We love to ski in winter and swim/run/ride in summer, so we love the outdoor playground that Taupo offers.

Languages:

English