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Situated in Ohakune in the Manawatu region, The Yellow Straw House - Rangataua Holiday Home has a garden. Complimentary WiFi is offered throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The property is non-smoking and is set 21 km from Turoa. The spacious holiday home is fitted with 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a hot tub, a hair dryer and a washing machine. Guests can relax near the outdoor fireplace at the holiday home. The nearest airport is Whanganui Airport, 108 km from the holiday home.

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Bachcare
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
3 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.0
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
7.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Reece
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Amazing spa, fireplace that was stocked and ready to use comfy beds was a lovely space
  • Gemma
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The lay out of the house was great for 2 families with having 2 toilets and 2 showers.
  • Shannon
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Good sized bedrooms and living area, very functional and well equipped kitchen, warm fire and great atmosphere. Spacious. Responsive hosts also!
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Bachcare

Company review score: 8.4Based on 5,123 reviews from 2148 properties
2148 managed properties

Company information

Escape to your perfect NZ holiday home. We were founded in the Coromandel in 2003 and remain a proud, locally run company that loves to share the Kiwi bach experience with New Zealanders and visitors alike. We were nominated at the 2020 and 2021 Westpac Business awards for excellence in marketing and customer service delivery. Let us help you find your happy place!

Property information

A divine holiday home set in the quaint Ruapehu village of Rangataua, it is your perfect winter destination or summer getaway. A simple 5-minute drive to the friendly town of Ohakune and gateway to Tongariro National Park which hosts Turoa and Whakapapa ski fields. The famous World Heritage site boasts beautiful walking and cycling tracks, fishing streams, lakes and rivers. This charming warm eco-friendly home has a rustic, well equipped open plan kitchen/dining and living area opening out onto a deck. The central wood burner in the lounge area is equipped with wetback to provide hot water. It also hosts free WIFI, a flat-screen TV and off-street parking. Off the long hallway are two bathrooms with showers, two separate toilets and a spacious drying/ laundry room fitted with modern appliances. Made from straw bales this unique house has three double glazed bedrooms that open onto the deck area and are set in configurations of one twin single room, a quad with a double and single bunk bed, and one separate single, perfect for the kids. The spacious master room also opens up onto the private outdoor area complete with a deluxe Alpine spa pool to unwind in. Together the rooms allow for a maximum of eight people to comfortably stay. Please note that there is currently no king bed in the property. In addition for extended groups or larger families wanting to be close yet have some extra space and privacy a second matching Grey Straw House is available in front of this property sleeping up to 10 people and also boasts a beautiful alpine spa, barrel sauna, BBQ and connection can be unstable in severe weather conditions and data is click here to view The Grey Straw HousePlease 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.

Neighbourhood information

Ohakune is the ski capital for the North Island and your gateway to all the iconic features of the Ruapehu region. Perfectly based to jet off to the Bridge to Nowhere, the Tongariro Crossing or one of the many stunning alpine walks or mountain bike trails, it's a true haven for your next adventure. It's well worth the four and a half hour drive from Auckland or 90 minutes from Taupo in Winter or Summer! All of our Ohakune holiday homes are pre-inspected prior to your arrival and are ready for instant online booking.

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Yellow Straw House - Rangataua Holiday Home
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Private parking
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Coffee machine
    • Toaster
    • Oven
    • Tumble dryer
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Additional bathroom
    • Private bathroom
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • DVD player
    Room Amenities
    • Heating
    • Hot tub
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor fireplace
    • Garden
    Outdoor & View
    • View
    Miscellaneous
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    Languages spoken

      House rules
      The Yellow Straw House - Rangataua Holiday Home takes special requests - add in the next step!

      Check-in
      From 15:00
      Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
      You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
      Check-out
      Until 10:00
      Cancellation/ prepayment
      Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
      Children and beds

      Child policies

      Children of any age are welcome.

      To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

      Cot and extra bed policies

      Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

      Age restriction
      The minimum age for check-in is 21
      Cards accepted at this property
      VisaMastercardCash is not accepted
      Smoking
      Smoking is not allowed.
      Parties
      Parties/events are not allowed
      Pets
      Pets are not allowed.

      The fine print
      Need-to-know information for guests at this property

      All guests must sign the property's Terms of Stay prior to arrival

      Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

      This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

      FAQs about The Yellow Straw House - Rangataua Holiday Home

      • The Yellow Straw House - Rangataua Holiday Home has the following number of bedrooms:

        • 3 bedrooms

        For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

      • The Yellow Straw House - Rangataua Holiday Home is 2.9 miles from the centre of Ohakune. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • The Yellow Straw House - Rangataua Holiday Home can accommodate the following group size:

        • 8 guests

        For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

      • Check-in at The Yellow Straw House - Rangataua Holiday Home is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

      • Yes, The Yellow Straw House - Rangataua Holiday Home is popular with guests booking family stays.

      • The Yellow Straw House - Rangataua Holiday Home offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

        • The prices at The Yellow Straw House - Rangataua Holiday Home may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.