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Character Log Lodge with Great Mountain Views

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Dining
TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Ohakune, Ohakune
  • Place, Mountain Bike Station
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Tongariro National Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Whakapapa Ski Area
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the area

Ohakune

Located in Ohakune, this vacation home is on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Tongariro National Park and Mountain Bike Station. .This family-friendly vacation home is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Ohakune Disc Golf and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Big Carrot.
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What's nearby

  • Mountain Bike Station - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Big Carrot - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Turoa Ski Area - 16 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Whakapapa Ski Area - 47 min drive - 71.0 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Utopia Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kings Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Kebabs - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Powderkeg - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tiger Palace - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Character Log Lodge with Great Mountain Views

Situated at the Historic Dreadnought mill, nestled amongst mature grounds with a magnificent view of Mount Ruapehu is this stunning high-stud, 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom genuine log lodge, which sleeps up to 10 guests. Natural timber interior and exterior and luxurious hand crafted furniture thoughout.

Relax in the super-warm open plan lounge with abundant seating, SKY TV, DVD player and surround sound system and stereo.

Enjoy dining on the superb log slab dining table and the fully set up kitchen has fridge/freezer, stove, microwave and small appliances.

Cosy enough for a romantic couples retreat or open it up for your group or families to enjoy.

The master bedroom has a stunning timber frame King bed and at night you can lie in bed and watch the mountain groomers working on the slopes!
2nd bedroom has 2 single beds
3rd bedroom has a queen bed
4th bedroom has a queen bed
5th bedroom has 2 single beds

Pillows and duvets on all beds

All bed linen (sheets and pillow cases,and towels are supplied),

The laundry has a washing machine and there is a snazzy drying rack above the fire place for your ski gear.

Plenty of off-street parking right outside the lodge.

To check is lodge out you can look at https://youtu.be/SV6Qs9J73gM
Special conditions:
Duvets, Pillows and Bed linen and towels is provided for all beds



The base rental is for four guests and varies throughout the year, extra guest $25 per night except during school holidays

A single $100 cleaning fee applies for each stay



Smoking outside only please

Pets welcome by negotiation

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$75.00 per stay); Linen (included);
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
This smoke-free vacation home features a stereo, a playground, and sledding nearby. Recreational activities include hiking/biking trails nearby and mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sledding 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property located in a resort

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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 and a deadbolt lock
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 Registration Number 101 Dreadnought Road Ohakune 4691

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Character Log Lodge Great Mountain Views Ohakune

Character Log Great Mountain Views Ohakune

Character Log Great Mountain

Character Log Lodge With Great Mountain Views Ohakune

Character Log Lodge with Great Mountain Views Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 94 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really good place for us to stay especially with an accessible bathroom for me, and having our dogs staying as well.Quiet, but still close enough to town to pick up anymore supplies.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harish S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent property !! Highly recommend !!

Wayne was helpful and friendly, very prompt to respond to anything we needed. Excellent location, clean inside and outside, connectivity to different attractions, indoor and outdoor fireplace.. it was just perfect for us..!!Would definitely stay there again..!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay!

This was such a great place to stay in Ohakune! So close to town, but tucked away enough to feel like a great escape. Great facilities and heaps of space for a large family to stay.We ate in the outdoor area every night which was very comfortable with the outdoor fire.Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorena N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ohakune Stay

Great property, very well setup for our large group to hang out together for the long weekend. Lodge was nice and warm when we arrived. Well stocked with kitchen essentials and more. Large lounge and awesome outside dining, hangout area with fire. area
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caro H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Superb Mountain retreat

Cosy relaxing lodge, the roaring fire is just what we need to unwind from a day up the mountain and plenty of room to play cards or board games. The outdoor area is just superb with open fire, pizza oven and bbq. Plenty of room for our large family from adults, teenagers to young children. Will be back again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

An-Che C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Hidden Gem in the Mountains!

We had the most wonderful stay at the Character Log Lodge with Great Mountain Views. This place truly is a hidden gem! From the moment we arrived, we were struck by the charm and rustic beauty of the lodge. The warm, log cabin design made us feel right at home, and the views of the mountains were absolutely breathtaking. The setting is peaceful and secluded, offering the perfect escape from city life. The lodge itself was clean, cozy, and well-equipped with everything we needed. Whether we were enjoying a cup of coffee on the deck or curling up by the fireplace, the ambiance was always perfect. The hosts were friendly, attentive, and quick to offer local tips. We can't recommend this place enough if you're looking for a relaxing mountain getaway. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

kris m.

Liked: Cleanliness

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stayed
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Enesta S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Cozy

The Lodge was really warm & cozy and in a quiet environment, perfect for when you just need a break away. Best part is that we could take our dog with to enjoy our break with us. Wayne was very polite and welcoming, will definitely add this to my list of places to re-visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual snow trip

Great times, love this place, special memories. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

matt l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wood Haven

Warm,cosy, Great for big families
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Clare T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Really great place

The lodge is gorgeous, a wonderful, cosy place to stay. The home owner is great to deal with. Highly recommend and hope to be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick 3 nights

Was really impressed, lovely and warm when we got there, very easy all round. Loved the character and rural location. Manager was very accomodating and great to deal with. Well equipped and warm
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

carolyn h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Warm cosy Mountain Home

From the moment we walked in the fire was roaring and felt so cosy and warm, plenty of room for all of us (9 of us, with children ranging from 17-3) with lots of extra blankets and everything we needed. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carys C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family catch up

Amazing perfect property for large get together
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely large rustic chalet

We stayed 2 nights in August. Excellent communication with owner. Great large living area with cost wood fire that was going when we arrived. Impressed with owner collecting our recycling rubbish, too. Well equipped kitchen. Electric blankets in all beds. Loud trains at night x2-4 but only lasted a few seconds. Definitely would recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Review

The house was exactly as per the photos, we had a great stay and Wayne was awesome to deal with. We will be back next year :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wade S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mountain stay

Awsome place for a base camp when going up the mountain
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Argie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Great Location if you like the rural scene but only a few minutes drive from the town centre. Got everything you need and the host Wayne was very helpful. I’d stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location, awesome lodge

Great stay at the Dreadnought Mill while attending Mardi Gras. Perfect location to walk to the event and the house was really warm and homey. Wayne was a great host and was welcoming upon arrival. Cheers
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Chaminda K.

Toilet bath room , one bathroom next to main bedroom okay. Other common bathroom not good. Other wi.

Bathroom not good. Good place for medium groups.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Vanessa M.

Easter Family Gathering

Suited our needs perfectly & conviently situated a short distance from Ohakune town centre. Was pet friendly which was a bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Peter A., Tauranga

Love the timber work!

Wayne was very welcoming and the lodge is unique with its impressive timber features. Although a little tired and unkempt it's a great place to stay for a group. One lovely bathroom and one very tired bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie F.

Great spot & great host

Awesome log cabin style house in a peaceful setting. Wayne the host was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

kris m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good stay

Great to be back - thanks for brilliant westher and lovely cosy stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hilary N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for large group

Lovely place for a large group and we had a great time. Railway line was very close and busy at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022