4.9★
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10 Guests
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4 Bedrooms
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3 Bathrooms
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Pets No
Features
- Off road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Garden / Patio
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
* Based on a combined average customer score
21 Customer Review(s)
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Dandelion “We had the privilege of meeting Ian and Jess; they were incredibly lovely.”
The home was perfect, truly a home away from home. Ian and Jess's hospitality was amazing, and we had a wonderful stay.
The home was perfect, truly a home away from home. Ian and Jess's hospitality was amazing, and we had a wonderful stay.
- Dandelion, September 2024 -
Jo “Beautiful comfortable beds.”
Well equipped house with lots of dishes, games and an amazing library.
- Jo, September 2024Elizabeth “Rivendell is a delightfully quiet holiday retreat with everything you need for a comfortable stay and is perfectly located to enjoy all that the area has to offer from bike-riding to sensational walking tracks and gorgeous drives.”
We thoroughly enjoyed our soothing summer break at Rivendell. Highly recommended.
- Elizabeth, December 2023Kathleen “My family and friends are very happy with the place.”
It was very warm and have adequate space to accommodate big families like ours. We like how cozy the place is and make us feel we're at home. It is also close to the town and the skii fields. We will definitely recommend it to our friends.
- Kathleen, July 2023Monique “Rivendell was a beautiful location and had great facilities.”
More than enough beds and bathrooms. We loved our stay here. The fire was fab and heated the large house amazingly. Loved the wood shed!! We had wood shed envy. We appreciated the heat pump was on for our arrival. Little things that helped, cooking oil, spices, washing powder available and appreciated. The only thing missing that would make this house outstanding is a hot tub to sit in and look at Mt Ruapahu and relax the muscles after the outdoor adventures in National Park.
- Monique, July 2023Jason “Lovely, quiet location.”
Beautiful warm house. This house would be great for 3 couples.
- Jason, June 2023Jacob “We have stayed at this particular property 3 times now.”
Its better than the photos and well equipped ultra quiet and peaceful if you're looking for a quiet place to relax after a busy day exploring national park
- Jacob, April 2023Uros “Have returned to this place on multiple occasions and have always enjoyed our stay - super relaxing spot.”
- Uros, April 2023Alvaro “We had a wonderful time in this lovely big house.”
Location and views are great! Nice, large and comfy rooms.
- Alvaro, March 2023Jiru “这里几乎有你所需要的一切.”
非常适合大家庭或者几个家庭带孩子度假. 安全安静隐私. 床垫和被褥都很舒适干净. 壁炉和空调工作状态都非常棒! 厨房和饭厅很宽敞 厨房里配备有一切调味料. 锅碗瓢盆和杯子. 洗衣房的东西也都很齐全. 院子很宽敞 天气好的时候能直接看到tongariro山景. 距离whakapapa滑雪场开车不到30分钟. 满分!
- Jiru, July 2022Jacqui “Beautiful surroundings, excellent amenities, close to town.”
Highly recommend this property! It was perfect for our family weekend away.
- Jacqui, May 2022Candy “Very nice stay during our ski trip with friends and family !”
Large room for big group and cozy living rooms with fire ! Love the big kitchen that can fit few people to cook all together for big group.
- Candy, July 2021Hayley “This is a fabulous house for large groups.”
Comfortable beds, room for everyone and gets cosy warm once the fire is going, Heaps of wood available and the fire was even set up for us.
- Hayley, June 2021Hari shankar “This property is really good to have time with friends and family”
- Hari shankar, December 2020Anna “Thank you for amazing stay!”
Such a beautiful house, perfect for 2-3 families to stay. Everyone had their own bathroom and space. It took a little bit time to warm up, but after that it was nice and warm even at night. There is fireplace that heated pretty much the whole house and heaters in each room. The grounds were beautiful and kids absolutely loved alpacas. Omega was helpful and always ready to answer our questions. We’ll be back next year
- Anna, July 2020Elizabeth “The house was exactly as advertised and perfect for our needs.”
The support we received from the manager was excellent. We will be back!
- Elizabeth, December 2019Kevin “Amazing place.”
Great view. Cozy as it can be. Highly recommended for families.
- Kevin, September 2019Jeff “Great home.”
Best equipped kitchen ever.... we were able to cook anything in there. Plentiful firewood = awesome. Very comfortable and relaxing place.
- Jeff, July 2019Shelley “We loved our stay here, the house has a lovely homely feel with quality furnishings, it has a stunning setting with mountain views & a peaceful sunny garden.”
The alpacas were pretty cool too!
- Shelley, February 2019Suzanne “A true slice of paradise surrounded by native bush.”
Feeding the alpacas was a highlight for our kids
- Suzanne, December 2018James “I cannot rate Rivendell highly enough!”
The property was very well maintained, well insulated, well stocked, a quick hop to Ohakune, and secluded enough to feel like you are in Tolkien's Rivendell. With more than enough sleeping space, our group couldn't even fill all of the rooms, yet the house felt cozy and homey - particularly with the use of the fireplace, which also had more than enough extra firewood than you could ever dream of using! The alpacas on the property were a blast to feed and hang out with, and the sunrise/ set were absolutely stunning from the second floor balcony. For a weekend getaway with an unbeatable view, or a spot close to the national park for all your outdoor activities, Rivendell will have a bit of everything for everyone!
- James, August 2018Summary
- Bedroom 1: Queen Size Bed
- Bedroom 2: 2 x Single Beds
- Bedroom 3: King Size Bed
- Loft: Queen Size Bed, 2 x King Singe Beds
- Bathroom 1: Toilet, Shower, Hand Basin
- Bathroom 2: Toilet, Shower, Hand Basin, Bath
- Bathroom 3: Toilet, Shower, Hand Basin
- Living, Dining
- Oven, Hobs, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Toaster, Kettle
- Heat Pump, Fireplace
- TV, DVD Player, Wi-Fi
- Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
- Parking
- BBQ
- Sorry, no smoking
Linen
Our linen service will provide all sheets, pillowcases, towels, bath mats, and tea towels for your stay. We’ll also make up the beds for you prior to arrival and strip them down after your departure. Pillows and duvets are provided at the property.
The property
Rivendell is an amazing 3 bedroom + loft Horopito holiday home. This home sits on a large section and features a secluded and private outlook, that has amazing views of Mt. Ruapehu and surrounding National Park. With space to sleep 10, this home is just the ticket for multiple families or larger groups looking for their next mountain escape. Head out the sundeck at this home and take in the views of Mt. Ruapehu and the bush that surrounds this home. The house has plenty of green grass for younger family members to run around on and even has Alpacas on site, meaning you get the best of rural living just minutes from Horopito. The interior of this home is spacious with a huge open plan living area with modern furnishings that are perfect for relaxing on after long days exploring. And with Sky TV & WiFi equipped there is plenty of things to keep you entertained while you relax from the comfort of the couches. The rooms are also light and large with 3 of the rooms leading out to the sundeck or upstairs balcony. For winter stays, the home is also equipped with multiple potbelly fireplaces and plenty of wood to keep the fire burning through colder days. A 15 minute drive from this home will have you in the heart of Ohakune, however if you feel like cycling the famous Old Coach Road and cycle trail to Ohakune is right by this home. You're perfectly situated between two skifields of Whakapapa and Turoa, which are just 30 minutes drive from the home, perfect for the skiers of the group. Stunning views, comfortable living and great ammenities. Welcome to Rivendell!
As there is a shallow pond near the driveway, adults should closely supervise young children while outside to ensure they are safe around water.
Please note as the property is in the National Park, no open fires or open fire cooking is permitted. Outdoor cooking is strictly confined to the BBQ.
Please 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.About the location
Ohakune is the ski capital for the North Island and your gateway to all the iconic features of the Ruapehu region. Perfectly based to jet off to the Bridge to Nowhere, the Tongariro Crossing or one of the many stunning alpine walks or mountain bike trails, it's a true haven for your next adventure. It's well worth the four and a half hour drive from Auckland or 90 minutes from Taupo in Winter or Summer! All of our Ohakune holiday homes are pre-inspected prior to your arrival and are ready for instant online booking.