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The Grey Straw House - Rangataua Holiday Home

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Dining
Terrace/patio
4 bedrooms, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10145 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Grey Straw House - Rangataua Holiday Home

A divine holiday home set in the quaint Ruapehu village of Rangataua, it is your perfect winter destination or summer getaway. A simple 5-minute drive to the friendly town of Ohakune and gateway to Tongariro National Park which hosts Turoa and Whakapapa ski fields. The famous World Heritage site boasts beautiful walking and cycling tracks, fishing streams, lakes and rivers.

This charming warm eco-friendly home has a modern and well-equipped open plan kitchen/dining and living area opening out onto a large deck. The central wood burner in the lounge area has a connected air circulation system that effectively warms the whole house in those colder months. It also hosts complimentary WIFI, three flat-screen smart TVs, and ample off-street parking.

Off the long hallway are two bathrooms with showers, two separate toilets, and a spacious drying/laundry room fitted with modern appliances.

Each of the four double glazed bedrooms opens onto the deck and is set in configurations of two twin single rooms and a quad with a double and single bunk bed, and one separate single perfect for the kids. The spacious master room opens onto the beautiful private outdoor area, together the rooms allow for a maximum of ten people to comfortably stay.

Made from straw bales this unique house also has a wonderful large private outdoor decked area to enjoy and cook in including a family-sized gas BBQ, and a large rustic outdoor fire pit to sit around and roast marshmallows. Nestled close by is a private oasis with a beautiful cedar barrel sauna and a large deluxe alpine spa to unwind in.
In addition for extended groups or larger families wanting to be close yet have some extra space and privacy, a second matching Yellow Straw House is available behind this property sleeping 8 people and also boasts a beautiful Alpine spa. Please Click here to view The Yellow Straw HousePlease note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking.

Property manager

Bachcare Holiday Homes

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Golfing on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1561 sq ft (145 sq m)

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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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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 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

The Grey Straw House Rangataua
The Grey Straw House - Rangataua Holiday Home Rangataua
596756

About the neighborhood

Map
Ohakune, Mt Ruapehu

What's nearby

  • Mountain Bike Station - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Big Carrot - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Ohakune Disc Golf - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Ohakune Old Coach Road - 8 min drive - 6.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Powderkeg Restaurant and Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Chocolate Eclair Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Utopia Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kings Ohakune - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Kebabs - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Grey Straw House - Rangataua Holiday Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Grey Straw House - Rangataua Holiday Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Grey Straw House - Rangataua Holiday Home?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Grey Straw House - Rangataua Holiday Home located?

Situated in Rangataua, this cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Tongariro National Park, Big Carrot, and Mountain Bike Station. Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and Ohakune Disc Golf are also within 6 mi (10 km).

The Grey Straw House - Rangataua Holiday Home Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews" "
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8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Priscilla B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Snow Trip
We loved this place the set up a lay out is awesome …. We had toddlers so no fire guard was hard we improvised with the clothes rack. Didn’t need key when we arrived as house was already open which could be unsafe had anyone else went in before we arrived. Spa need a net scope so we can scoop the bark an hair out each day an I assume it has automatic cleaning products to clean it daily ….. the house has all the things you need an more especially in the kitchen I was so surprised to see what was available to use from tea and coffee to salt n pepper spices an firefighters plus plenty wood to make memories toasting mashmellows …. We would love to come back some day
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

renata C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Could be better
House is spacious and has a nice deck. Property alarm keeps beeping all day and night long, which was a bit of annoying for first night. We called the 0800 number and they solved the issue giving us the code to turn it off. Hot pool was sadly not cleaned at all. Water and pool’s wall were super dirty and we couldn’t use it much. Some beds make so much noise when sleeping and moving. An air cond would be great as doors and windows can’t stay opened coz of heaps of mosquitoes inside. Check out day, power and water were cut out twice in less than 10min, then came back to normal. We called the 0800 number but nobody returned to us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Petra U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay and property.
Great place to stay, only having 1 room with more than a double bed was a bit of a negative for our group but I can see how it would work for a family. The place was very clean and the communication clear. The spa pool was lovely but unfortunately we were only able to use it 2 nights as it was a bit smelly when we got there. When we did make contact about this, they were very quick to get the spa technician out and he did an amazing job, might just need to get him out more regularly. Overall a lovely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Sue T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good time away.
We enjoyed the space and the facilities. Warm and cosy. The property manager was easy to contact and helped us make the stay that much better.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rangataua reunion
The grey strawbale house was a great property for our family get together. Clean facilities with generous supplies for our stay. Thank you so much
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020