Title: Powder Hut Ohakune - cosy wee cottage in central Ohakune - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6123363&destination=Ohakune%2C+Manawat%C5%AB-Whanganui%2C+New+Zealand&selected=26552634&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire chalet # Powder Hut Ohakune - cosy wee cottage in central Ohakune ## Photo gallery for Powder Hut Ohakune - cosy wee cottage in central Ohakune ![Interior - Powder Hut Ohakune - cosy wee cottage in central Ohakune (Ohakune)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26560000/26552700/26552634/0b7688b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books, video library - Powder Hut Ohakune - cosy wee cottage in central Ohakune (Ohakune)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26560000/26552700/26552634/6910f277.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, bed sheets - Powder Hut Ohakune - cosy wee cottage in central Ohakune (Ohakune)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26560000/26552700/26552634/c22bc1ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Powder Hut Ohakune - cosy wee cottage in central Ohakune (Ohakune)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26560000/26552700/26552634/8c3ae720.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Powder Hut Ohakune - cosy wee cottage in central Ohakune (Ohakune)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26560000/26552700/26552634/6c62e3de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Powder Hut Ohakune - cosy wee cottage in central Ohakune provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire chalet 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6484 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## 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. ### Powder Hut Ohakune - cosy wee cottage in central Ohakune The Powder Hut is a cute wee chalet within walking distance of the town centre, supermarket and the Junction. The chalet sleeps 6 people with the master queen bedroom downstairs and a queen and two singles on an open plan mezzanine floor. Bed linen and towels are provided as part of the rental - beds must be stripped and linen and towels placed in the laundry basket prior to departure. Bed quilts and blankets must be returned to the beds neat and tidy ready for the next guests. The chalet is heated via a heat pump that allows for instant heating and cooling across the seasons. There is a 42 inch plasma TV and a DVD player along with a selection of DVDs. for your use. The chalet DOES NOT have WiFi. The laundry has a washing machine, dryer and tub. Washing powder is provided. Please clean out the dryer filter after use. The chalet has a separate toilet and a bathroom with the shower over the bath. CLEANING - as part of the Kiwi bach culture, the guests are to clean and tidy the property and do the dishes before they depart, leaving the property ready for the next guests. If the house is not clean and tidy and ready for the next guests, a cleaning charge will apply ($80.00). This will be charged against the $100.00 hold on your credit card. Please request cleaning services if you require them and we can arrange a cleaner. Cleaning products are available for your use and a vacuum and mop are in the laundry cupboard. The property is inspected by our property manager after each guest leaves, they send us a report and photos. RUBBISH must be removed from the property, Council rubbish bags are available from the supermarket and a map showing the location of the Transfer station is on the noticeboard. TOILETRIES Toilet paper and some toiletries are provided for your use. PARKING - parking for one car is available at the house - PLEASE do not block the back neighbours driveway. If you have more than one car you will need to park on the road. RATES as from 1st May Winter charges - $160.00 per night - SPECIAL stay for 7 and pay for 6. Summer charges - $140.00 per night - SPECIAL stay for 7 and pay for 6. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Outside only. ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) ### Location highlights - 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Cleaning costs will come from damage deposit. Request clean if req. You agree to contact us if there are any issues as soon as possible so that we can rectify them and ensure you have an enjoyable stay. Thank you. Beds need to be stripped and linen placed in the laundry basket, duvets must be returned to the beds neatly and tidily ready for the next guests. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Not really young children as has a mezanine floor. ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Outside only. ## Important information ### You need to know 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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Powder Hut Ohakune House Powder Hut House Powder Hut Ohakune Powder Hut The Powder Hut Ohakune Chalet The Powder Hut Ohakune Ohakune The Powder Hut Ohakune Chalet Ohakune ## About the area Located in Ohakune, this chalet is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tongariro National Park and Ohakune Old Coach Road, while The Dinosaur House and National Army Museum Te Mata Toa are cultural highlights. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding. [Visit our Ohakune travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Ohakune.dx6123363) [View more Chalets in Ohakune](https://www.expedia.ca/Ohakune-Chalets.d6123363-aaChalets.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-39.40875%2C175.40889&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=a-GnfidZu5-TMTuuNB87r3yN1Fk=) Ohakune, Ohakune ### What's nearby - ![Tongariro National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135271/693cc357-f620-4a05-aeb0-ccdeb157ad1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Tongariro National Park 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - Ohakune Disc Golf 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Mountain Bike Station 13 min walk \- 1.1 km - Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre 2 min drive \- 1.5 km - Big Carrot 2 min drive \- 1.5 km ### Getting around - Whanganui (WAG) 103 min drive ### Restaurants - Big Mountain Burgers 19 min walk - Utopia Cafe 2 min drive - The Powderkeg 13 min walk - The Mountain Rocks Cafe & Bar 20 min walk - Tiger Palace 18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Powder Hut Ohakune - cosy wee cottage in central Ohakune pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Powder Hut Ohakune - cosy wee cottage in central Ohakune? ### What time is check-out at Powder Hut Ohakune - cosy wee cottage in central Ohakune? ### Where is Powder Hut Ohakune - cosy wee cottage in central Ohakune located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Powder Hut Ohakune - cosy wee cottage in central Ohakune Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 191 8 - Good 75 6 - Okay 24 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 8.8 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### James M. Jul 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location, perfect for a skiing vacation of just vegging out. ##### James M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Glenis H. Jul 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little chalet Good location. Warm and had everything we needed. ##### Glenis H. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire Jun 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Great little cottage/home away from home that was very cosy and comfortable and a short walk away from the shops ##### Claire Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Natalie K. Jul 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A lovely stay We had a lovely stay. The place was nice and clean and warm which was great with how cold it was outside. The space was great for our family of four. Communication was very good ##### Natalie K. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah v. Aug 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved our stay Loved our stay at the property. A great place to base ourselves to explore the area. Cozy, warm and had everything we needed. ##### Sarah v. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt B. Dec 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute and Cozy Cottage Lovely little cottage with a beautiful view of the mountain peak, great place to stay while experiencing the National Park ##### Matt B. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Scott G. Feb 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place and area Enjoyable stay with good access to hikes and national forest. No WiFi so need to factor that in. ##### Scott G. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Noemi A. Jun 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for our family Loved the Powder Hut! Very centrally located and got everything we needed for a few days in the mountain. Hope to be back again! ##### Noemi A. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ray Jun 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Just a great location for us as we were attending my grand son graduation parade at Waiouru, ##### Ray Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Sam P. Jan 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great central location Great location and value. Place as advertised. Very happy with the stay and would stay again. Thank you. ##### Sam P. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Kate H. Nov 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ohakune mini break Stay was great. Good location for us, everything we needed. ##### Kate H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Karen W. Dec 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good spot Compact, with all you need. Good location. Enjoyed easy walk to town with short drive to several nice bush walks up the mountain. ##### Karen W. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Robbie G. Jun 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ohakune Visit Nice tidy unit and quiet location. ##### Robbie G. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Natasja Sep 5, 2024 Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication It is cosy little place. Not a lot of room and a bit older but was warm and comfortable ##### Natasja Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicola D. Sep 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great value Lovely stay, convenient location, heat pump, well stocked kitchen, very cute mezzanine area, perfect for the kids to be separate. Highly recommend. ##### Nicola D. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julia T. Jan 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our third stay at Powder Hut This well-equiped property is an ideal base for exploring Ohakune and the Tongariro National Park and is a firm favourite with our family. Hope to return on our next road trip to the North Island. ##### Julia T. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pharida Jan 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very cute house Very cute house with all necessary facilities, good location, quiet area, friendly staff. The house is a little cool because it is heated only by air conditioning. ##### Pharida Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Michelle J. Aug 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Spor Cool little chalet right below turoa ski field. Warm, good facilities. Great communication from property manager. Had a great stay ##### Michelle J. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ross P. Mar 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Biking Had a big day one. Everybody involved helpful and good to deal with. ##### Ross P. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Riaan Jan 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Very tidy and well equipped. I highly recommend this to anybody who wants to stay at an affordable price. Thank you ##### Riaan Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ally C. Jul 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ohakune Bolthole Clean,cozy, comfortable, great comms, no complaints! ##### Ally C. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Rebecca L. Aug 20, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Great little place This is the second time we have stayed here all was great.. except the cleanliness on arrival, was obviously not checked after last guests. I had to vacuum as it was pretty bad, and found dirty shorts just under( very visible) the queen bed. Otherwise our stay was good. ##### Rebecca L. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Kendra M. Oct 11, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Holiday Bach was as described. Communication with Geraldine fantastic. Unfortunately the guests before us didn’t leave it very clean but apart from that, it’s good for a kiwi bach style stay away! ##### Kendra M. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Deborah C. Oct 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location Disliked: Communication #### Good Place was nice and tidy and clean. Smaller than what was depicted in the photos. What was a let down was we had to make our own beds, sheets and pillow cases were in a drawer we had to go looking through. Also, there was no oil or baking paper. Overall it was a nice place to stay ##### Deborah C. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Wailing F. Sep 8, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family weekend away Lovely compact tidy bach. Well equipped. Close to town. Parking - only just enough for 2 cars. Liked the modern decor. There are 10 units in complex, it was hard to spot in the dark. The shower over bath screen was tiny making it difficult for taller people to shower without getting water everywhere. Also made cleaning difficult. Otherwise a lovely stay ##### Wailing F. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024