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Cozy Cottage w/ Wood Fired Hot Tub. Pet Friendly.

Vacation home in Raurimu with kitchen and fireplace

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Raurimu Cottage is a charming 100-year-old retreat, perfect for families and adventurers alike. Unwind in the wood-fired hot tub or snuggle up by the fireplace after a day of exploring the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, just 20 minutes away. The cottage offers spacious rooms, modern comforts, and a large yard for kids to play.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

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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.

Cozy Cottage w/ Wood Fired Hot Tub. Pet Friendly.

Welcome to our charming 100-year-old cottage in Raurimu — perfect for families, couples, and adventurers alike! Alongside its unique history, the cottage features a wood-fired hot tub seating six, ideal for unwinding after a day of fun. Just 20 minutes from the ski field and close to the famous Tongariro Alpine Crossing, it’s a great base for exploration. Enjoy modern comforts, spacious rooms, a large yard for kids, and a cozy fireplace for an unforgettable stay!

Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Known as one of the best day hikes in the world, the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is an unforgettable adventure through stunning volcanic landscapes. Our accommodation provides the perfect base for families looking to explore this iconic trek. We can arrange guided tours and shuttles to ensure you have a stress-free experience, making it easy to take in the incredible scenery and enjoy a full day of hiking without worrying about logistics.

Accommodations

🛌 Three bedrooms — two with queen beds and one with three bunk beds (six single beds in total), perfect for accommodating larger groups

🛋 Spacious main living area with comfortable seating, ideal for relaxation and family time

🍳 Fully equipped kitchen with everything you need to prepare home-cooked meals

💻 Dedicated workspace in one of the bedrooms, perfect for remote work or study

✨ Unique Features

🏡 Historic Charm: Our cottage is over 100 years old, adorned with antiques that lend a museum-like ambiance, perfect for those who appreciate history

🔥 Fireplace: The heart of the home, providing warmth and doubling as an oven for an extra cozy atmosphere

🌳 Outdoor Fun: Large yard with children’s playhouse, swing set, see-saw, and rope swing in the majestic oak tree. Plenty of parking or camping space

🍷 Relaxation Spots: Bar leaner next to the woodshed overlooking the yard — ideal for sipping wine while the children play. BBQ on the deck or enjoy coffee in the sunny breakfast spot

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly: Amenities and space designed so kids and adults have a memorable stay

🌸 Seasonal Appeal

❄️ Winter Wonderland: Just 20 minutes to the ski field, with a cozy fireplace to return to after a day on the slopes

☀️ Summer Retreat: Perfect for mountain biking, conquering the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, or discovering local waterfalls

🧺 Linens & Towels
Fresh linens and towels provided for every stay — including sheets, pillowcases, bath towels, hand towels, and tea towels — so you can simply arrive, relax, and enjoy.

🔥 Fireplace
The large fireplace in the heart of the living room keeps the home toasty and also heats the water and radiators in winter. Firewood and lighting materials provided.

🚂 Trains
The property borders the train tracks, a charming detail for train lovers. Passing trains may bring a soft rumble, adding to the cottage’s unique character.

🔑 Guest Access
Full access to the home and lawn space.

📍 About Raurimu
A small, historic settlement in the Ruapehu District, famous for the Raurimu Spiral — an engineering marvel of the railway world. Wander past heritage buildings, enjoy peaceful streets, and take in the charm of a place where time moves gently.

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

Tongariro Cottage Cute Rustic old World Charm House Raurimu
Tongariro Cottage Cute Rustic old World Charm House
Tongariro Cottage Cute Rustic old World Charm Raurimu
Tongariro Cottage Cute Rustic old World Charm
Tongariro Cute Rustic old Wor
Tongariro Cottage, Cute and Rustic old World Charm Raurimu
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About the neighborhood

Map
Raurimu, Central Plateau

What's nearby

  • Raurimu Spiral - 7 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park - 8 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 11 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre - 20 min drive - 28.2 km
  • Whakapapa Ski Area - 26 min drive - 34.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Schnapps Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Spiral Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Macrocarpa Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Station - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Eivins Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Cottage w/ Wood Fired Hot Tub. Pet Friendly. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Cottage w/ Wood Fired Hot Tub. Pet Friendly.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Cottage w/ Wood Fired Hot Tub. Pet Friendly.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Cottage w/ Wood Fired Hot Tub. Pet Friendly. located?

Situated in Raurimu, this vacation home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Raurimu Spiral and within 6 mi (10 km) of Fishers Track and Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park. Tongariro National Park and Ohinetonga Scenic Reserve are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Cozy Cottage w/ Wood Fired Hot Tub. Pet Friendly. Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

8.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

6.0

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 150 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Tongariro Cottage

This is a great property to stay, full of character and very comfortable. Great location, lovely outlook and peaceful (apart from the odd train that rumbles through).
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martie M.

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

Amazing

Would definitely book again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

J M.

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

Annual snow trip

Amazing property, the owners have put a lot of thought into the decorating and making it child friendly with an awesome playhouse and other activities. Our 2 year old loved seeing all the toot toots :D Very comfortable 3 nights here in winter.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam D.

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

Charming, great value

Loved the bach and location. Light sleepers might not appreciate proximity of train line, but for us was another unique element that added to the charm. Looking forward to staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Charleen S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Family road trip

Exept for the dust the property was great will stay again in future
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Rob C.

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

Unique and comfortable cottage

Great place with lots of character. Perfect to base ourselves and drive short distance to National Park for shuttle to Whakapapa skiing. Comfy couches to curl up on in front of fire. Night trains obvious
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

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

Comfortable stay

My friend and I were very comfortable in this house end of August during a very wet week. Was very clean and we were surprised how warm we kept in it. Great log fire. Very well equipped kitchen. Very comfortable beds. Great location for us, we walked, mountain biked, skied and dined out at local hotel restaurant. Short drive to well stocked four square for anything you’d need.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Great place for family gathering

Lovely, quirky old house with interesting history. Has every thing you need. Comfy beds. Close to National Park. Plenty of things to do near by (indoor rock wall climbing , bush walks, cycling spots. Excellent communication with host . Will be back .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

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

A lovely (too) short stay in Raurimu

Stayed for just one night in this lovely, character-filled home to watch our daughter run the Tongariro Goat the next day (usually stay for two nights but unfortunately couldn't this time).What a great place! So much character, great open plan living area, plenty of sleeping space with comfy beds and a lovely setting. Definitely want to come back and enjoy the place more fully, including the hot tub!Sienna was fantastic to deal with.Many thanks .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug C.

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

Perfect Family Getaway

We wanted to make a trip to the snow, and we wouldn’t have asked for a better place to do it. It is rustic, but nice. I was afraid the train would be an issue, but it wasn’t so bad. The hosts were very kind, even though we caused an issue for them, and the neighbors helped us tremendously when we woke up to a dead car battery! Overall - loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Zoe S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Staying at this house is a memorable experience

This house has a very large collection of antiques on display. Felt like we were stepping back in time and the kids loved it, such a good learning experience for them seeing all old things that people used in the olden days. Cozy house. Massive yard for the kids to play soccer and run around. I personally don't think it would be safe to bring toddlers here because the train track is just off the boundary & not fenced.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alma A.

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

This dear home.

This home was built by our Grandfather, Lewis Fowler, in 1921 and is the place we shared with Grandma and Granddad and their family, our parents, as we grew up. We had a "Cuzzies Catch-up" here last weekend and felt like we had all returned home! Congratulations on preserving and redecorating this wonderful home, retaining the original warmth and charm it always had. We could not fault the presentation and invite you to come and enjoy the charm and character of this fantastic place that we all love and the greater Raurimu region. "Home" to thousands.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Deborah T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Weekend break

Great place, location and price. House was warm once the fire was going for 2 hrs. The trains weren’t that bad although being right next to the track. The down side about unserviced/self clean is the previous ppl didn’t leave it that clean, dirty kitchen towels left in the bathroom and small rm, food and crumbs on floor, no newspaper or kindling left in house to light fire so had to go get some in the pouring rain from the wood shed. We definitely left it cleaner than when we arrived. Really enjoyed having no Wi-Fi or tv
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Winner, winner, chicken dinner!

We loved the warm family atmosphere and country cottage vibe including the green grass and big maple tree (and swing). Enjoyed the late summer light on the back verandah, and a wonderful roast dinner with the family after a beautiful walk at nearby Tongariro. Warm fireside chats late into the night and then up early the next day for a longer hike. Fantastic base for enjoying the delights of Tongariro National Park.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

One night during our road trip

We stayed here one night during our road trip. Wish we had more time. Really cute place. Loved seeing the bunnies and our kids enjoyed the play equipment.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise L.

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

Great break away

We really our stay at this very cosy cottage. Great fire place with plenty of wood to burn. Being so near to the Raurimu Spiral for train, National Park for supplies and rock climbing and Mt Rhapehu was excellent. Our party of 10 were most comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne B.

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

Lovely property and gorgeous historical house

House was clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent W.

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

Character Filled Property

Warm, cozy, and very practical. loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hanle S.

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

Weekend

House was comfortable and had everything we needed for a quick break. Location is great. We had a lot of fun in the snow. We had two trains passing during the night. The only criticism would be that we would have loved to take a warm shower after returning from the snow, but the water took very long to heat up from the fire.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya C.

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

Awesome place to stay

Hibestly petfect is the only word i can use. Me and my family adored our stay and the hosts were awesome. We definitely will be rebooking throughout the year for future holidays in the area. Thanks so much for the memories we were able to make thanks to this trip
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yulia K.

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

Cozy and immaculate.

A beautiful and immaculate place to stay! Comfortable beds, plenty of space. Stylish kitchen with all you need. Easy communication with the host. We will come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harley B.

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

Hidden Gem

A fantastic break away with the family. Great communication with owners and easy to deal with. Will definitely be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marius T.

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

Lovely Cottage

Perfect place for a two night stay, no TV, kids had fun and great living area inside. Great location for going to the snow and other local attractions. Will definately go there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

wotgoes

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

Great stay

Have been coming here for 4 years now and love it every time. Little bit of a miss communication about arival time this time around. 1st.coms was arrive at 4pm then instruction per email said arrival time 2pm. Then we arrived at 2pm and the cleaner/ owner said 3pm..all in all great stay was there claen
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

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

Tongariro Cottage

Excellent property - we love this property have stayed here several times and always enjoy our time here. Loved the recent work that has been done on the property. It was super clean and tidy all throughout loved the kitchen and the playground area looks great too (not that we needed it). We will definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024