Title: Summer and Ski Cottage - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Summer and Ski Cottage Riverfront cottage in Raurimu with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Summer and Ski Cottage ![Exterior - Summer and Ski Cottage (Raurimu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72050000/72046100/72046087/3756502f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Summer and Ski Cottage (Raurimu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72050000/72046100/72046087/1bdfd5f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets - Summer and Ski Cottage (Raurimu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72050000/72046100/72046087/8929f37c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, toilet paper - Summer and Ski Cottage (Raurimu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72050000/72046100/72046087/797c7ca6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, toys, books - Summer and Ski Cottage (Raurimu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72050000/72046100/72046087/162826f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled near Whakapapa Skifield, Raurimu is a tranquil village perfect for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy hand-feeding eels or spotting the resident Blue Duck/Whio in local rivers and streams. The cottage offers a comfortable retreat with a large lawn, community swimming pool across the road, and plenty of toys for all ages. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - 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. ### Summer and Ski Cottage Raurimu is a relaxing family village close to Whakapapa Skifield, trout fishing rivers and great walking and mountain bike tracks. It is a fantastic place to explore both locally and a few minutes further afield into the National Park. If you enjoy the great outdoors - hand feeding eels or discovering the resident Blue Duck/Whio in the local rivers and streams then this is the place for you. Why not try The 42 Traverse which is one of the North Island’s best-loved one day mountain bike rides. The Ohakune Old Coach Road track and the starting point for the Mountains to Sea cycle trail are also just down the road. The cottage is the perfect place for a comfortable and warm escape for couples and families alike. There is a large lawn out the back, hammocks and lots of toys and games for the young (and young at heart!) We were guests at the cottage and loved it so much, we bought it! We want to continue to share this wonderful part of New Zealand with like minded travellers. Please note cleaning/linen/towels are not provided. (Under true Kiwi bach tradition guests are expected to leave the cottage as clean/tidy as they find it.) ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a village - In the mountains - On a river ### Things to do - Bicycles - Cycling nearby ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Bicycles - Garden ## Similar properties ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113720000/113712200/113712140/w1599h1066x0y0-1532e87d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Alpaca Farm Cottage Ongarue - Parking available - Laundry - Kitchen [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24&selected=113712140&PinnedHotelID=113712140&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27780000/27776600/27776600/3274664c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Trout Retreat - Mountain, lake and river Turangi - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 87 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24&selected=27776600&PinnedHotelID=27776600&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99250000/99240600/99240587/586645dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### River Retreat in Turangi -Pets, Wi-Fi, wood burner for cooler days, spa, close to nature walks Tūrangi - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24&selected=99240587&PinnedHotelID=99240587&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121860000/121854500/121854484/05f8fb5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mountain View of Pihanga, super locality SH1, plenty yard space for children. 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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 Located in Raurimu, this cottage is in the mountains and on a river. Raurimu Spiral and Te Porere Redoubt are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fishers Track and Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Summer and Ski Cottage Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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 116 8 - Good 28 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phillip C. Feb 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Raurimu stay Awesome location and great cottage. Rail history is fascinating and location is close enough jump off point for the Alpine Crossing. ##### Phillip C. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda L. Mar 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect relaxing space This space is very well appointed, all the kitchen equipment was good quality and everything we needed for a lovely stay was there. An unpretentious lovely 'bach' feel. ##### Amanda L. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kris K. Dec 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfy cottage Nice cottage with everything we needed. Bright and sunny in the summer evenings. A great place to relax after a day of hiking. ##### Kris K. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brad O. Aug 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy Cottage Wicked cool little place perfect for or snow trip weekend stay. Thankfully has plenty of heating to keep the place well warm. ##### Brad O. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gabriel H. Jun 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cottage A lovely cute cottage. Nice and clean and very responsive host ##### Gabriel H. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darlene H. Jul 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Winter holiday The property is in a great location and a great set up for a cottage. Owners were accessible and very helpful. We would recommend this property to others. ##### Darlene H. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire V. Aug 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely little cottage Thank you for a lovely stay. We had everything we needed, lots of information on things to do in the area, and great communication from the hosts. We hope to be back again! ##### Claire V. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharron S. Oct 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Raurimu Cottage Brilliant central location with easy access to the mountain and Owhango, where I love to visit the Cafe, Sunday Market, bush walks and the river. The cottage had heaps of books and toys for all ages. ##### Sharron S. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jurie P., Lantana, Texas Nov 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Delightful peaceful setting It really enhanced our outdoor activities to be able to rest in such a peaceful farm-like setting outside, but still near, town. ##### Jurie P. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris B. Sep 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely cottage We had a great stay here for 2 nights whilst we hit the mountain. Only 5 minutes up the road from National Park, and easy to get to Whakapapa. Clean and tidy, lots of toys for the kids, well stocked kitchen.. we loved our stay and would look to stay again next winter! Highly recommend. ##### Chris B. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pene B. Feb 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Raurimu A very comfortable and cosy villa which met all our needs. Raurimu is a great place to stay and very central to a variety of different habitats and places to walk. We also enjoyed dinner at Slalom Backpackers nearby (Fri/Sat only). We would love to return, and plan to ##### Pene B. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracey-Lee M., Auckland Aug 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super cozy The house had everything we needed for a home away from home. Heaters for each room made sure we were warm and toasty after playing around in the snow. ##### Tracey-Lee M. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sarah d. Dec 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super Well equiped, clean and confortable. Convenient location to go to the Tongariro National Park. Would recommend! ##### sarah d. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen C. Sep 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cosy Comfortable Lovely cottage, well set up and every appliance, easy to keep warm. We felt at peace and relaxed. Thankyou. ##### Stephen C. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark S. Aug 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mr Great place to stay with the family , all you could ever need, lots of kids toys , movies etc, great kitchen well equip, highly recommend ##### Mark S. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rod B. Nov 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cosey Cottage Very comfortable, well equipped cottage. We had everything we needed for our three day stay. Arrived during a late season cold snap, heating coped well. Good bed. There aren’t any facilities in Raurimu however it is only a few kms to National Park for essential supplies, a couple of restaurants and a coffee van. ##### Rod B. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris S. Aug 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Warm, peaceful, convenient cottage. We stayed two nights whilst snowboarding Whakapapa. Vendor is friendly and helpful. Cottage was spacious for two, and could have comfortably accommodated a few more. We're likely to return sometime with kids in tow. Regards, Julie and Chris. ##### Chris S. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deepu S. Aug 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Deepu Such a nice little house lots of toys for the kids ##### Deepu S. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rowan P. Jul 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Top notch! Liz sent us all the info we needed a couple of days before we arrived. Such an easy process. The house was spotless, thanks to the previous guests. The cottage is lovely and has everything a family needs. Well equipped kitchen! We cooked all our meals as we didnt want to take the children out to eat after coming home from the mountain. So glad we chose a whare with a bath. A good soak for the children after sledding in the snow, was just what they needed. The cottage is north facing, so the lounge and main bedroom was sun filled. We were lucky to have three sunny days, but snow on Ruapehu. The purpose of our trip was to take our grandchildren to experience the snow. We also took them down to the river to do some eeling. Theres so much to do in the area without having to drive anywhwere. The neighbours and the people we met doing just that, were all lovely. The equipment in the shed kept our children happy and the toys and DVDs when it was time to chill out were much appreciated. A fabulous time had by all. Thanks so much Liz and Grant. I re ##### Rowan P. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vicky R. Mar 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome stay Great clean house, awesome host ##### Vicky R. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark C. Aug 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice and cozy just what we were after Great place to stay ##### Mark C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colin R. Jul 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable and convenient stay. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for comfortable accommodation in a convenient location close to Mt Ruapehu. ##### Colin R. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Preet A. Jul 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy cottage Nice cozy cottage near to Whakapapa, had a great time, will come back next year. ##### Preet A. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Naveen B. Jun 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home. Tidy, cozy cottage well located for attractions nearby. ##### Naveen B. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Derek L. Jul 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Clean and cozy. ##### Derek L. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023