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Riverlea Cottage and Art Stay Taumarunui Ruapehu

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A compact kitchen with a granite countertop, white cabinets, a built-in microwave, and a stainless steel refrigerator.
A neatly made bed with white linens and black and red pillows, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden dresser, and a painting on the wall.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a green backsplash. There is a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A living room with a TV on a wooden stand, a blue sofa, and a coffee table with a vase of flowers.
A living room with a blue sofa, a plaid sofa, a fireplace, a TV, and a vase of flowers.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Taumarunui, Centrl Plateau
  • Place, Taumarunui Domain
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Tongariro National Park
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Place, Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Twin Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Taumarunui

Located in Taumarunui, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. Taumarunui Golf Course and Epic Cycle Adventures are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Taumarunui Domain and Rangaroa Domain. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledding.
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Taumarunui, Centrl Plateau

What's nearby

  • Taumarunui Domain - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Taumarunui Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 40 min drive - 50.2 km
  • Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park - 44 min drive - 51.3 km
  • Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre - 56 min drive - 69.4 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ruddies Place Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Golden Kiwi Takeaways - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Copper Kettle the Four Agreement - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Zeebers Restaurant U0026 Bar - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverlea Cottage and Art Stay Taumarunui Ruapehu pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverlea Cottage and Art Stay Taumarunui Ruapehu?

As of Oct 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverlea Cottage and Art Stay Taumarunui Ruapehu on Oct 29, 2026 start from $111, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverlea Cottage and Art Stay Taumarunui Ruapehu?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverlea Cottage and Art Stay Taumarunui Ruapehu?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverlea Cottage and Art Stay Taumarunui Ruapehu located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Taumarunui Domain and within 3 mi (5 km) of Rangaroa Domain and Taumarunui Hospital. Taumarunui Golf Course is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very helpful at check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host met us and gave a quick rundown on things. Very helpful and friendly. Plenty of room and close to town centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful place to stay

We really enjoyed staying in the art house. A good welcome from Mark and good communication during the booking process. The house felt like home, had games and activities with plenty of outdoor space if we were travelling with grandchildren. We would definitely stay again when in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Close to town but on the edge with fields around it on 1 side. Good facilities and great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Taumarunui gem

Mark and Lynne were great hosts. Their cottage was very clean, comfortable, warm, and boasts interesting art. It had everything we needed for the long weekend. Mark's help with checking in and out was great, and he has great knowledge of the area. I would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy Gem

Excellent communication. Everything there. Lovely and warm. Served its purpose for our stay. A few fun games of darts were had!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in Taumarunui

We very much enjoyed our stay at Riverlea Cottage and art stay. Mark our host was there waiting for us when we arrived ( we called 15 minutes ahead while en route). He gave us good recommendations for dining , the Thai place was quite good and the Indian restaurant the best I've ever tasted. The house is 100 years old, spacious and comfortable. Mark is quite the artist and has his paintings throughout the house. He gave us a card with one of our favorite of his paintings and a bottle of fig jam which we are enjoying. The house is in a very quiet neighborhood, but within an easy walk to the restaurants. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking. TV has Netflix. We choose Taumarunui as our base to bike the lower half of the Timber Trail Track our first full day and then did the Tangariro crossing the next full day. It was very nice to be there in Taumarunui in a comfortable home to unwind in after physically demanding days. I particularly enjoyed just being in a non touristy new Zealand town in a very Kiwi house and neighborhood where we appeared to be two of very few tourists.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
建物は古いが、キッチン、食洗機、オーブン、洗濯機、乾燥機と設備は十分揃っていて、田舎生活を楽しめた。オーナーもフレンドリーで、親切。
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Character cottage

We appreciated the modern kitchen and bathroom. Good sized bedrooms, comfortable lounge and a good location. Check in and check out was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for 8 people

Having the hosts near was really helpful. the house is organised well for a group. Well appointed. Art was interesting. I would recommend this as a place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for 8 people

The hosts were near and helpful. the house is well organised for a group and we enjoyed our stay there.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 22, 2020
Easy guests to host Would recommend this group to other homeowners. Left the house in a great condition.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great cottage

A well appointed and very comfortable place to stay. It has plenty of room, comfortable beds, a great kitchen and a super place to sit and watch TV. The area is quiet and 2 mins drive to the shops in town. It was an ideal place to stay for fishing the great local rivers or exploring the superb countryside. A tip cottage and great value
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
From a partner site

8/10 Good

This was a step up on the quintessential Kiwi bach that I have previously stayed at.

This was a step up on the quintessential Kiwi bach that I have previously stayed at. The inside has been spruced up nicely with good kitchen and bathroom. All the rooms were clean and comfortable.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

great location, super comfortable, enjoyed our stay

great location, super comfortable, enjoyed our stay
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Nice and tidy.

Nice and tidy.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Super good thanks

Super good thanks
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cosy affordable bach with all the comforts of home.

Cosy affordable bach with all the comforts of home.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We enjoyed staying in the cottage.

We enjoyed staying in the cottage. We enjoyed having a lawn for the kids to play on and there was plenty of room for 10 of us to stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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