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Hilltop retreat overlooking the Old Forgotten Highway in adventure playground
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedroomsSleeps 455 sq m
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Dryer
- Washer
- Air conditioning
- Kitchen
- Outdoor space
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Taumarunui, King Country
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About the area
Taumarunui
Located in Taumarunui, this vacation home is on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Taumarunui Hospital and Rangaroa Domain. .This vacation home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Taumarunui Domain and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Hakiaha Street.
What's nearby
- Taumarunui Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
- Rangaroa Domain - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
- Taumarunui Domain - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
- Taumarunui Golf Course - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
- Tongariro National Park - 52 min drive - 70.5 km
Getting around
- Taupō Airport (TUO) - 95 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 3 min drive
- Bakehouse Cafe - 4 min drive
- Golden Kiwi Takeaways - 4 min drive
- Jasmine Café and Thao restaurant - 4 min drive
- Ruddies Place Cafe - 4 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.
Hilltop retreat overlooking the Old Forgotten Highway in adventure playground
Brand new modern home, first time on the market. 4.2 hectares (10 acres) of private, peaceful and tranquil elevated land with views over the Whanganui River and across to Mt Ruapehu. Close to the National Park and ski fields. Relax in the swinging egg chair or double Cape Cod chair, listen to the river and bird life, watch kayakers and jetboats on the river below, or adventure tourism is at your doorstep. The house is positioned to maximise sun and shade throughout the day with a large expansive sundrenched deck.
Every convenience of a modern home; microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, heat pump, WiFi, Samsung smart tv, electric blankets, bbq. Brand new king size beds, extremely comfortable each with comfort toppers, mattress and pillow protectors for a great night’s sleep. Bedrooms have black out blinds. All linen supplied. Kitchen is fully equipment – just bring your food and beverages. Gas cooking and hot water. Water tanks with water filter for drinking and strong water pressure. Mains power with backup solar power.
Local activities include river adventures, cycling and walking trails, trout fishing, hunting (gun safe available), skiing, old rail cart tours, lavender farm, Alpaca farm, Bradley's gardens, tour along the Old Forgotten Highway, visit Whangamomona Hotel and the Bridge to Nowhere and much more. Private tours can be arranged to a local working farm station upon request with advanced notice.
Every convenience of a modern home; microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, heat pump, WiFi, Samsung smart tv, electric blankets, bbq. Brand new king size beds, extremely comfortable each with comfort toppers, mattress and pillow protectors for a great night’s sleep. Bedrooms have black out blinds. All linen supplied. Kitchen is fully equipment – just bring your food and beverages. Gas cooking and hot water. Water tanks with water filter for drinking and strong water pressure. Mains power with backup solar power.
Local activities include river adventures, cycling and walking trails, trout fishing, hunting (gun safe available), skiing, old rail cart tours, lavender farm, Alpaca farm, Bradley's gardens, tour along the Old Forgotten Highway, visit Whangamomona Hotel and the Bridge to Nowhere and much more. Private tours can be arranged to a local working farm station upon request with advanced notice.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a washing machine.
Take in the views from a garden.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a water dispenser.
Property amenities
Ski
- Close to skiing
- Snowboarding nearby
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Car recommended
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Kitchen island
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster
- Water dispenser
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Games
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Garden
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
Pets
- Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Area rugs in public areas
- Gravel flooring in public areas
- No lift (single-level property)
- Single level property
- Smooth flooring in public areas
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Smoke-free property
- Note from host: No smoking/no vaping
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In a rural location
- In the mountains
- Near a hospital
- On a river
Things to do
- Birdwatching nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Mountain climbing nearby
- Rafting nearby
- Swimming 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)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
General
- Composting
- Double-glazed windows
- Garden
- Local artist showcase
- Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
- Property does not allow children
- Recycling
- Unit size: 592 square feet
- Water dispenser
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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 (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Note from host: No pets
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
Note from host: No children (0-15 years)
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
Note from host: No parties or events
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 first aid kit
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
51066_M-181676