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Piwari Villa - Summer Hike & Bike, Winter Snow & Spa

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A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a sink, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A room with two sofas facing a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a mountain view.
A house with a view of a snow-capped mountain.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a clock on the wall, and large windows with curtains.
A black wooden building with a metal roof, a wooden door, and a bench outside.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Onsite parking available
    Convenient and secure on-site parking, a rare amenity in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Rangataua, Manawatu-Wanganui
  • Place, Tongariro National Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Carrot
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Rangataua

Located in Rangataua, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Mountain Bike Station 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 Rangataua Forest. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking, cycling and mountain climbing nearby.
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Rangataua, Manawatu-Wanganui

What's nearby

  • Tongariro National Park - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Big Carrot - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Mountain Bike Station - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Ohakune Disc Golf - 10 min drive - 7.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Lemongrass Thai Cuisine - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Kebabs - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Powderkeg - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Utopia Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kings Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Piwari Villa - Summer Hike & Bike, Winter Snow & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Piwari Villa - Summer Hike & Bike, Winter Snow & Spa ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Piwari Villa - Summer Hike & Bike, Winter Snow & Spa ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Piwari Villa - Summer Hike & Bike, Winter Snow & Spa ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Piwari Villa - Summer Hike & Bike, Winter Snow & Spa located?

This family-friendly Rangataua holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Tongariro National Park, Rangataua Forest and Big Carrot. Ohakune Disc Golf and Ohakune Old Coach Road are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 100 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Villa for a weekend up the mountain! Rangataua is a quiet residential area but nice and close to Tūroa ski area and just down the road from Ohakune. Lots of activities in the area if weather isn't good enough for the snow adventures. Lovely warm property, big rooms and comfy beds and a lovely fireplace to cozy up to in an evening. Kitchen had everything we needed. Spa pool was a nice treat especially as the mountain came out of the clouds in the evening under a full moon - fab view!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, easy communication and a great relaxing stay! Clean and cozy :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Nice place, had a short but lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept, 2023
Glad you enjoyed, come back for longer next time
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Loved the rustic decor with modern touches, had everything we needed for three kids three adults, great spa with epic views of the mountain,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan, 2024
Kia ora Jason and whānau . really glad you all had a good stay and all that you needed! most welcome to stay again . Ka kite ano Vicky and Abby
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place

Really happy with our stay with an amazing view of the mountain.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept, 2022
Really glad you enjoyed your stay
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable home. Great view from the spa.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct, 2025
Really glad you enjoyed your stay. We think it pretty special
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2 night stay

Perfect location for us, 5mins from town (driving) quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekender

Great place to say.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept, 2022
Hi Jayde.. Great to hear you enjoyed the stay ! warm regards . Abby and Vicky
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot with mountain views

We really enjoyed our stay here with the hoy tub and fabulous views to the mountain. The house was warm and cosy in heavy frosts and hosts excellent to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2023
lovely ! really glad you enjoyed the house & stay ! welcome back any time ! ka kite Vicky & Abby 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely place

A lovely place perfect for a family get-away. An amazing view of the mountain. We would definitely book this house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at Piwari Villa, it had a great set up, with the spa and fireplace. Unfortunately, it was cloudy when we stayed, so we didn't get the full impact of the mountain view, but it was a great spot nevertheless. Had everything we needed and the hosts were incredibly accommodating and prompt communicators. Thank you :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov, 2025
Glad you enjoyed your stay. You welcome back anytime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a lovely stay at Piwari Villa. Vicky and Abby are lovely hosts and easy to communicate with. The house is tidy and warm. We also get a lovely view of Mt Ruapehu and had a nice soaked at the spa pool after a long day with kids. We definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Getaway

Great fireplace and good location close to town and the National Park for walks. Great view of the mountain when the weather permits.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan, 2024
Kia ora Crystal... Thanks for staying at Piwari Villa.. really glad you had a good stay. most welcome to stay again ! ka kite ano Vicky and Abby 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely wee house

My friends and I had a great time staying at house. The spa was awesome after a day on the mountain. Great location too, clean house, no problems.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan, 2024
Hi Liz... really glad you had a good stay and enjoyed the spa ! most welcome to stay again ! ka kite Vicky and Abby
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect winter getaway!

Had a wonderful time staying at this property, it was lovely and warm (spa pool was a bonus!) and had everything we needed for a long weekend with family. Easy check in and clear instructions. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2024
So glad you enjoyed our special place
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wonderful cottage

A lovely cosy clean home. The hosts were fabulous. Would stay again. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2024
Glad you enjoyed, come back anytime :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

Lovely overnight rental. Well equipped with everything we needed. Thanks heaps
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr, 2021
Really glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great old Villa!! Will be back for sure
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rooms were dirty. So many dead spiders in the bathroom. In dire need for a deep clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable and well equipped house!

We had a very easy and comfortable stay in this rustic house with lovely wood floors and panelling. It’s very close to Ohakune, very quiet, and with a nice spa. Highly recomment
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan, 2024
Hi Chris.. Happy new year ! Really glad you had a good stay and had everything you needed! most welcome to stay again ! Ka kite Vicky and Abby
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great snow holiday stay

We had a great stay at the bach. Once we got the fireplace going it was nice and cozy and warm. The Jacuzzi was amazing! Kitchen well stocked for making meals. The drying room worked really well too. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Hi Niel, Glad you enjoyed your stay, the fire and spa and drying room - thanks for choosing to stay at Piwari Villa, we would love to welcome you back again !
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice and cozy rustic kiwi bach

Nice and cozy rustic kiwi bach. Perfect for our family wanting a mountain get away. Close to ohakune, turoa and 40 min to whakapapa. The spa was a real treat. Communication from the hosts was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2022
Kia ora Sarah .. Glad you had a good stay & enjoyed the spa! You're most welcome to stay again! Enjoy the winter ! ❄ warm regards Vicky and Abby
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

We had two nights here and it was lovely. The spa was a nice treat at the end of the day. Fire really warms the house and it was stacked ready to go when we got there which was a nice surprise! Peaceful area, not far from town and an amazing view of the mountain
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul, 2022
Kia Ora Jess ! Really glad you had a good stay and were warm and cosy ! We love the peace & view too ! Welcome to stay again 😊 Ngā mihi Vicky & Abby
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Family Getaway

We had an amazing stay at Pīwari Villa; it's warm and cosy, in a beautiful location and has everything you need. The beds are comfy, kitchen is well equipped and the view of the mountain is gorgeous. Soaking in the hot tub was such a special treat after all the activities we did: mountain biking, horsetrekking, snowboarding and yummy meals at Ohakune. Vicky made booking and access nice and easy and Anna was really accommodating too. Highly recommended for a great family experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun, 2022
We are so glad you had a great time and pack all that fun in
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good

Great place, great view, spa was dirty so kids a bit bummed
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec, 2022
thanks Susie for staying at Piwari Villa.. glad you enjoyed the house and views.. you're most welcome to stay again. We are sorry about the spa... it's a shame you didn't call us for help about the spa as we could have given you help /guidance to manage it or called our local spa man out to fix it up. Hope it was a great weekend otherwise ☺ warm regards Vicky and Abby
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