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David Fisken Lodge is the perfect base to explore the area, with plenty of space for kids to run around outside on its 1.5 acres. Enjoy beautiful views of Mt Ruapehu from the driveway and unwind after a day outdoors in this spacious lodge.
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8.0 out of 10
Very good
Entire home
4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 20
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About this property
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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
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
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
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About the area
Located in Horopito, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tongariro National Park and Mount Ruapehu. Explore all the area has to offer with mountain biking, hiking, and horse riding.

Horopito, Central Plateau
What's nearby
- Old Coach Road Bike Trail - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
- Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 13 min drive - 18.9 km
- Ohakune Disc Golf - 13 min drive - 18.9 km
- Big Carrot - 14 min drive - 19.2 km
- Ohakune Old Coach Road - 17 min drive - 21.7 km
Restaurants
- The Powderkeg - 13 min drive
- The Craft Haus - 13 min drive
- The Ohakune Tavern - 11 min drive
- Captain Kune - 11 min drive
- Mountain Kebabs - 11 min drive
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Great place to stay for large groups or families Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
6.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
Jul 21, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Janine W.
Nov 20, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Third year in a row returning
Janine W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
J C.
Sep 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Whaanau time
J C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Angela Z.
Aug 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Big property for everyone
Angela Z.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Stephen R.
Jul 19, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Old school scout lodge.
Stephen R.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael H.
Jun 29, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Michael H.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Arama H.
Sep 1, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great Whanau getaway
Arama H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
4/10 Poor
Thomas H.
Jan 10, 2023
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
Lack of power and unfortunately given the wrong address
Thomas H.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
2/10 Terrible
Waruna D.
Feb 2, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Waruna D.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Janine W.
Oct 29, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Repeat visit
Janine W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Janine W.
Dec 28, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for a varied group
Janine W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
8/10 Good
Petrina D.
Oct 17, 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay
Petrina D.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
6/10 Okay
Nathan S.
Sep 22, 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
It was good
Nathan S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jay D.
Aug 20, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Jay D.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Sophie C.
Jul 31, 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Warm and cozy
Sophie C.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Fahimi A., Porirua, New Zealand.
Jul 24, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Above expectation
Fahimi A.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
8/10 Good
Matt V.
May 6, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Whanau time
Matt V.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Caleb H.
Dec 27, 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great value for large groups
Caleb H.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Rhema T.
Dec 12, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Restful
Rhema T.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
8/10 Good
Chris M.
Nov 15, 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is what It Is
Chris M.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
6/10 Okay
David M.
Aug 24, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Be prepared
David M.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Mubin S.
Aug 15, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good and economical
Mubin S.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jackie C.
Aug 8, 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Whanau Snow Trip
Jackie C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
6/10 Okay
Anneka R.
Aug 7, 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good for groups
Anneka R.
8/10 Good
Amanda B.
Jul 25, 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good economical choice for large groups
Amanda B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021