You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
DAS Ski Lodge - Instant Classic Kiwi Ski Bach
Enjoy your stay at our idyllic Kiwi Bach situated in Raetihi which is almost halfway between the two Ruapehu ski fields. Our bach is just off SH4: - 30 mins to Turoa - 45 mins to Whakapapa - 10 mins to Ohakune.
Sleeps 13 + baby cot, Max 12 Adults - Bedroom 1 has a private ensuite - The bunk beds in bedrooms 2 and 3 are built-in, double-over-double. - The other single bunk bed in Bedroom 2 is very light-weight and only suitable for children. - Cot & high chair for a baby/toddler - Double car port - "Pod" coffee machine - 3 Room Heat Transfer system. All that lovely warmth generated by the woodfire warms the bedrooms too!
***New for 2024***: We've hired a cleaner. We tried to keep it affordable and have it as clean-as-you-go, but as you can see in the reviews, some people's cleaning wasn't up to others' standards and some just didn't clean at all. So a cleaning fee has been added. NB: You are still expected to tidy the house and do the dishes before you leave. We've also installed a dishwasher.
Book now and enjoy your stay!
You will need to bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels/pillow cases). Duvets and pillows are provided.
Property manager
Alice Aplin
Languages
English
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Property amenities
Ski
Close to skiing
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Coffee/tea maker
Spices
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Electric kettle
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Toilet paper
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
TV
Video games
DVD player
Stereo
Books
Games
Outdoor areas
Patio
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Location highlights
In the mountains
In a village
Things to do
Snow sports gear
Golf nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hiking nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Cribs are available on request at the property
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
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
DAS Ski Lodge - Instant Classic Kiwi Ski Bach Raetihi
About the neighborhood
Raetihi, Raetihi
What's nearby
The Dinosaur House - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Ratana Church - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 12 min drive - 11.8 km
Big Carrot - 12 min drive - 12.0 km
Ohakune Old Coach Road - 16 min drive - 19.7 km
Restaurants
Angel Louise Internet Cafe & Restaurant - 9 min walk
Raetihi Cosmopolitan Club - 10 min walk
Coach Caffe - 10 min walk
Clown's Cafe - 13 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is DAS Ski Lodge - Instant Classic Kiwi Ski Bach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at DAS Ski Lodge - Instant Classic Kiwi Ski Bach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at DAS Ski Lodge - Instant Classic Kiwi Ski Bach?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is DAS Ski Lodge - Instant Classic Kiwi Ski Bach located?
This family-friendly Raetihi vacation home is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Raetihi Show Ground, The Dinosaur House, and Ratana Church. Ohakune Disc Golf and Waimarino Golf Club are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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DAS Ski Lodge - Instant Classic Kiwi Ski Bach Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 88 reviews
10 - Excellent
43
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 88 reviews
8 - Good
30
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 88 reviews
6 - Okay
10
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 88 reviews
4 - Poor
3
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 88 reviews
2 - Terrible
2
7.2/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jia Zheng
1 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good vibe to stay with a group of friend
Jia Zheng
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
Razia
25 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Location was good but the property was very diety and the Rooms was messy
Razia
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
david t.
17 January 2023
Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Handy and affordable
Nothing flash but an affordable base to cook and sleep while pursuing outdoor adventure during the day.
Positives:
It's peaceful and perfect location.
Worth for the price.
Negatives:
A bit of more cleaning required.
BBQ grill is rusted and not in use condition.
Uma Y.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
4/10 Poor
Ross Y.
26 January 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
See below
Hi Alice, I’m providing some feedback as requested. While it’s much appreciated that accommodation like the Raetihi bach is available at low cost, and a more basic standard is expected for the price, there were a few issues. The bach was quite dirty when we arrived. We’ve left it cleaner than when we arrived, but providing some cleaning products (cloths, toilet cleaner, gloves, etc) would help future people with this. More concerning was a safety issue. The smoke alarm was left on the table and the battery was taken out, so probably expired. Also there were no batteries in any of the remote controls. Also the oven didn’t work as far as we could work out. Other items include that there was a coffee press with no plunger, and the bottom tread of the steps to the carport was very dangerous. In short, we think the bach needs a check and a good clean before the next people come in.
Great. Location if going for skiing and value for money
It’ was okay house. Price was reasonable. Got what I paid for so didn’t expected anything fancy. Had a good couple of nights with my big family. Close to skiing field and shops. Definitely recommend if you looking for something cheap and close to skiing..
The experience with this property was very bad. The property wasn’t cleaned by the previous guest and had left rubbish in the bins , beer bottles left over, stains in toilets, pee all over the seats, smelly house, and we experienced flee bites in the night.
I have mentioned the problem to Alice she acknowledged that we will receive a full refund. I have taken pictures and send it to Alice.
Hope there is no delays in refunding.
The house contains a lot of old, dusty and broken stuffs and furnitures that the owner should get rid of so it will be more presentable to clients. We're supposed to be on holiday chillin and having some rest but we ended up cleaning and tidying up as soon as we arrived and before we left.
Angela Gayle A.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
4/10 Poor
Alison P.
8 August 2021
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Disappointed
This property had everything you need.
Would have stayed again if the house was cleaned properly.
Would definitely be worth there will to add a cleaning fee to have it done properly.
Plenty of black mould around the windows and other areas. Toilets not cleaned properly and duvets where dirty.
Well located place that served our needs well. Beds were very comfortable and the wood stove pumped out an incredible amount of heat! The wood was provided, which was awesome!
The place needs a deep clean though and there is quite a bit of old groceries in the cupboards. Previous guests obviously had a party at some point with confetti bits on and under furniture. Place could do with new bedding and crockery.
Very warm house. Quite area. Two bathrooms convinent. The house has everything you need to be away from home. A deep clean and decent remotes would accentuate the stay. The game is broken.
The fire area was perfect THANKYOU for all the wood.
Firstly want to start with the positives.
Great location, warm and loved the double bed bunks !!
Only down fall was the house was not clean. Toilets not clean last person skids left in bowl, Food spilled on floor, Toaster not working and rubbish from last person still in rubbish bin. We took ours and did use the bin, Blood stain on the mattress protector in main bedroom and duvets were all just thrown on the beds so looked messy.
Cot is broken and dangerous as missing a bar and child could get their head stuck.
Good basic bach for a short stay, complete with a neighbourhood cat. Comfortable beds. Quiet location down a driveway with a carport. Didn't need to use the fire but looked like it would pump out a good amount of heat and be great for drying out ski gear. Good communication from the owner. Well-priced.
Just a quiet off (ski) season weekend at Easter. Really great place that has a true old style Bach feel about it. Clean, tidy and unpretentious we really loved the stay here.
Philip M.
8/10 Good
Rob T.
27 March 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Great location for our needs
Well set up
Only a short stay for us
Somehow we missed getting the locked box code but got sorted in the end. Enjoyed our stay.
Rob T.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
8/10 Good
Evans C.
18 March 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Great
Great for the price.
Evans C.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
4/10 Poor
Jeannie H.
17 March 2021
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness
very average accomadation, could do with a good spring clean,
adequate, cheap ,dont think it had been checked over between guests, moldy food in turned off fridge, smelly damp rags in laundry, mold round windows
The house was accurately described on Bookabach. Well set up for our stay. Lounge, kitchen area and deck are roomy. Easy to find and an easy walk to the main street and the showgrounds. Perfect for our short stay in delightful Raetihi. Thoroughly recommended for budget accomodation. Thank you.