[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # MJ's Retreat, Stunning Tongariro crossing accommodation. Private and secure. Vacation home in Horopito with kitchen and patio ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108980000/108978500/108978480/19165d88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108980000/108978500/108978480/865b8684.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace, DVD player, books, music library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108980000/108978500/108978480/28165ab0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace, DVD player, books, music library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108980000/108978500/108978480/8c28e9f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108980000/108978500/108978480/75312a76.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At MJ's Retreat, Stunning Tongariro crossing accommodation. Private and secure. , you can look forward to golfing on site, a garden, and a playground. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### MJ's Retreat, Stunning Tongariro crossing accommodation. Private and secure. 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. 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 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Printer ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Bicycles - Boat - Golf - Kayak - Snow sports gear ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Bicycles - Composting - Comprehensive recycling policy - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Eco-friendly toiletries - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Grey water recycling system - Housekeeping (on request) - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Water dispenser - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53210000/53201300/53201206/a9194b21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mountain House located in central Ohakune Ohakune - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 53 reviews CA $138 CA $262 total includes taxes & fees Oct 8 - Oct 9 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-08&endDate=2025-10-09&selected=53201206&PinnedHotelID=53201206&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83680000/83679400/83679365/0f990717.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tongariro Manuka House, National Park, Mt Ruapehu. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Horopito is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tongariro National Park and Mount Ruapehu. 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Private and secure. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at MJ's Retreat, Stunning Tongariro crossing accommodation. Private and secure. ? > As of Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at MJ's Retreat, Stunning Tongariro crossing accommodation. Private and secure. on Oct 17, 2025 start from CA $243.67, excluding 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Horopito-Hotels-MJs-Retreat.h108978480.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Where is MJ's Retreat, Stunning Tongariro crossing accommodation. Private and secure. located? > Situated in Horopito, this vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Old Coach Road Bike Trail and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Tongariro National Park. The Dinosaur House and Ratana Church are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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