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MJ's Retreat, Stunning 20yr special with spa pool

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a chair, a large window with curtains, a painting, and a mirror.
A single-story house with a covered porch, a deck, and a small outdoor seating area.
A living room with a wood-burning stove, a stone fireplace, a sofa, a television, and a large window.
A dining area with a wooden table and benches, a white refrigerator, a glass cabinet with books, and a large window with curtains.
A cozy living room with a leather sofa, wooden coffee table, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
This vacation home accommodates 8 guests with 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It features a patio for outdoor enjoyment. Explore the Old Coach Road Bike Trail and visit The Dinosaur House during your stay.

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet
  • Patio
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Horopito, Manawatū-Whanganui
  • Place, Old Coach Road Bike Trail
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Tongariro National Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Whakapapa Ski Area
    ‪48 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Queen Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

MJ's Retreat, Stunning 20yr special with spa pool

After 20yrs of building and running MJ's Retreat we have decided this year to offer a reduced rate.
Our property is ideally located for the Tongariro Crossing, the Whakapapa and Turoa ski fields, Old Coach Road , Bridge to Nowhere, 42nd Traverse , Whanganui canoe trips, and many other walks and mountain bike rides.
The house is situated on 40 000m2 , half in native bush with a stream and pond/swimming hole. It is private and secure with good views of Mt Ruapehu.
A new spa pool has been installed on the deck.
The listing is new on this site but is also listed on Air bnb and Holiday houses (MJ's Retreat) Check out the reviews.
A good site for information for the Tongariro Crossing is
https:www.tongarirocrossing.com.
Regards Mike
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20051431
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Horopito

Horopito is home to this holiday home. Old Coach Road Bike Trail and Ohakune Disc Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tongariro National Park and Raetihi Show Ground.
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Horopito, Manawatū-Whanganui

What's nearby

  • Old Coach Road Bike Trail - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Tongariro National Park - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Big Carrot - 15 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Turoa Ski Area - 39 min drive - 42.8 km
  • Whakapapa Ski Area - 48 min drive - 54.3 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Utopia Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Kebabs - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Powderkeg - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪La Pizzeria - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Kings Bar - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is MJ's Retreat, Stunning 20yr special with spa pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at MJ's Retreat, Stunning 20yr special with spa pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is MJ's Retreat, Stunning 20yr special with spa pool located?

Situated in Horopito, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Old Coach Road Bike Trail and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Tongariro National Park. The Dinosaur House and Ratana Church are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very comfortable house for our group of eight. A lovely rural location not too far from Ohakune. It was very clean and had all we needed for the weekend. Great value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2026
Thanks for staying. Just made it in time for the airport. Bitof a stretch. It started raining as i left was very happy to get those nosiy digger jobs done. Thank you. If you think of coming back this way leet me know. Ill sweaten the deal for my appreciation. Refards Mike
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Vibes

This house is perfect for a large group of friends. We loved the space, BBQ, music collection and peaceful surroundings.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2025
Cheers for staying Sophia. Hope you had a relaxing time. Been a bit hit and miss with the weather. we have updated the bedroom and kitchen lighting, installed an extra layer of insulation in the ceiling and insulation under the floor. Hopefully I can get back to finishing the swimming and beach area. I was really hoping to have this done for summer. Regards Mike
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and amenities/activities. Every room had a spacious bed and each bed had electric blankets (wonderful in the winter!). The home is warm and feels welcoming as soon as you step inside. Wouldn't hesitate to book again. The host is very friendly and had the heaters going for us by the time we got there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family stay in Horopito

This is a quiet but spacious and charming house very suitable for a family group or group of friends. We were all very comfortable here. Close to some good walks, golf and good restaurants (and the big vegetables) in Ohakune. A little late learning about access details, but once we made contact with Mike he was extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is such an amazing place!Its so homey and exactley as described. Mike made sure the house was warm when we checked in, and it remained cosyu througout our weekend stay. The kitchen is well equiped, tones of boardgames and a new spa. It catered for all our needs during our weekend stay, with enough space in and around to keep us all entertained.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026

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