[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Snow Chaser's Retreat - National Park Holiday Home Vacation home in National Park Village with kitchen ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69240000/69233600/69233533/327f13b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69240000/69233600/69233533/e1dc9ffb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69240000/69233600/69233533/249e1993.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69240000/69233600/69233533/384765e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69240000/69233600/69233533/f7e4eff1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in National Park, Snow Chaser's Retreat offers epic views of three mountains and easy access to Whakapapa. Cook a hearty breakfast in the well-equipped kitchen, then relax by the fire in the open-plan living space with wood panelling and enjoy family fun with games onsite. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Snow Chaser's Retreat - National Park Holiday Home Is it time to hit the slopes? Snow Chaser's Retreat is the spot to call home when you head to National Park, enjoying epic views of all three mountains! With Whakapapa just 20 minutes from your door, you'll have no trouble spending the day above the clouds and ankle-deep in the snow! Cook up a hearty breakfast in the well-equipped kitchen to make sure everyone is energised for the day ahead, then hit the road! At the end of a busy day exploring, light the fire and make yourself at home in the open-plan living space. Wood panelling throughout offers that cosy cabin feel, perfect for enjoying a hot drink and snuggling up in front of the TV. Or help yourself to some of the games onsite for some family fun! Three bedrooms will comfortably sleep everyone, with bedding configurations that allow great flexibility and versatility for almost any group. A bathroom with the convenience of a separate toilet, plus a full laundry complete the set-up for your stay The shuttle for those wanting to do the Tongariro Crossing just a few minutes walk from your door and it is less that 10 minutes walk to most of the main amenities in town. Skiing, mountain biking, tramping, and kayaking are all at your fingertips with both the World Heritage-listed Tongariro National Park to the east, and the Whanganui National Park to the west. Get right up close to Mt Ruapehu this trip; Snow Chaser's Retreat is ready to host your stay! As the property has unfenced access to the main road, State Highway 4, adults are encouraged to closely supervise young children and pets while outside. Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Games ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,399 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96530000/96527000/96527000/fc4765ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautifully Refurbished Historic Railway Cottage National Park - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=96527000&PinnedHotelID=96527000&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34630000/34626600/34626509/f5ddae60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ruapehu Chalet - Scottbase on 20% DISCOUNT National Park - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 66 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=34626509&PinnedHotelID=34626509&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103700000/103698000/103697930/5d1aa216.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Macks Alpine Chalet with Spa Pool, Bike Shed, Big Heat Pump, Carport. 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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 ### Property is also known as 601761 House ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-39.17082,175.40285&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:nt%60nFyjqm%60%40%3FS%3FS%40S%3FU%40Q%40U%3FQBU%40Q%40S%40UBQBQBUBQBUBQBQDUBQDQDQDQDUDQFSDQFMDQFSFQHMFQFOHQFOHQFOHOHMJOHMHOHOJMHKJOJKJOJKJKJKJKJKLMJILKLIJKLILGLKLILILELGLINELGLGLENELENELENENCLCNCNANCLANCNCLAP%3FL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FNBN%3FN%3FN%40NBLBN%40NBN%40LBNBNBLDNDLDNDLDNDLFLFLDNHLFLDLHLHLJJFLHLJLHJJLHJLJJJJLJJJJJHNJJJNJJHLJNHNHLHNHLHNHNFPHNFLHRFPFLFPFRFPDLFPDRFPDTDPBPDPDPBTDPBPBTBPBTBP%40P%40TBR%40P%40T%40P%40T%3FP%40T%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FP%3FTAR%3FRARAPATAPCTATAPCPCTCPCRCREPCREREPCPEPETGPEPGRELGPGPGPGNGPIPGNINGPILININILINILKNINKJKNKJILKLKHMLKJKJKJMJKJMHMJMFKHMJMHMFMDMHOHMBMHMDODMDODMDODMDOBODM%40OBO%40OBM%40OBOBO%3FO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FQ%3FMCOCOAMCOAOCOAMEOCOEMEOEMEOEMEMEMIOCMIMIMEMGMIMKMIMGKKMIMKKKMKKKKKKMKIKMKMKKKOIKKOIOIMIOKMIOIOGMIQGOIQGOGQIOGQGQEQGMESGQEQEUEQEQEQCSESCQCSCSCQCUCQCQAUAUAQCU%3FQASAS%3FSAU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=j2zYbhZXPvuAmZbwKZwAnRC2xSQ=) National Park, Mt Ruapehu #### What's nearby - Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km - Tongariro National Park - 5 min drive - 7.8 km - Raurimu Spiral - 13 min drive - 10.1 km - Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre - 14 min drive - 20.0 km - Whakapapa Ski Area - 21 min drive - 26.1 km #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 77 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Schnapps Bar - ‬6 min walk - ‪Spiral Bar - ‬4 min walk - ‪Macrocarpa Cafe - ‬8 min walk - ‪The Station - ‬14 min walk - ‪Eivins Bar - ‬1 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Snow Chaser's Retreat - National Park Holiday Home pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### Where is Snow Chaser's Retreat - National Park Holiday Home located? > Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Fishers Track and Marton Sash and Door Cycling Park. Tongariro National Park and Raurimu Spiral are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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