Great place. Nice and big with an awesome view.

Stayed in September 2025

It rained 🌧️ - not an issue tho.

Well stocked firewood and fires lit before we arrived-really cosy 🔥 Delicious homemade crumpets in the fridge along with butter 😎. Comfy beds and plenty of blankets and towels.

Stayed in August 2025

Everything it was amazing

Stayed in August 2025

Only a small thing which was the safety of the stairs, we had two, two year olds which could have hurt themselves on the stairs due to big gaps on the hand rails. We solved this by blocking the stairs off to them so no big drama

Great family feel and the family felt at home straight away. comfortable house and lots of entertainment for the children.

Stayed in August 2025

A truly special place netsled on a hill with a prime view of the mountain. Our family of six loved our stay and are grateful to our wonderful hosts for providing such a great experience.

Stayed in July 2025

Lovely fires, very clean. Fantastic hot tub

Stayed in June 2025

The staff tend to show up each morning to replenish firewood and top up the spa chemicals. Can be waiting till about 12 to be able to have a spa, and kitchen knives were blunt, i did manage to sharpen them a little, but they need professional resharpening.

The setup of the lodge was something we have not seen anywhere else. The location, away from the light pollution of a bigger town, giving a view of the night sky seldom seen by people living in an urban environment. There is also home made jams and sauce available to buy. And we were provided a sample of jam, and some english muffins. Plus, who can go wrong with a pool table and spa pool? We'll be back

Stayed in July 2025

Our stay could have been longer and despite the cloud covering the mountain it didn't detract from the amazing view.

This log cabin exceeded our expectations! It was very unique and serviced 6 people exceptionally well. Our hosts thought of everything down to the home made crumpets for breakfast. We loved everything this home offered.

Stayed in June 2025

That we couldn’t stay longer

very lovely house. Beds were so very comfortable. Kids really enjoyed the pool table. Location was amazing with a 15mins drive to a nearby town for food and groceries.

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing - loved it. More things to be aware of - all the beds are upstairs via 2 staircases which may be a little tricky for anyone with mobility issues. There are 2 individual bedrooms in rooms (one with ensuite through a little study) - the rest are in a large communal area but well separated and private with curtains.

What a unique place to stay! Loved our night in this log lodge - only let down was wishing we stayed longer to get more use from it. Such a unique and interesting property - very big and comfortable - would be great for a large group (almost too big for just 3 of us!) with a number of different living spaces. Loved all the different seating areas and nooks. Very much appreciated the fire running when we arrived. It did get quite cold overnight so would suggest keeping the fire running or using the heaters. The view in the morning and having a coffee out on the balcony was spectacular - as were the homemade crumpets and jam that we had for breakfast. It had everything you would need for a big group - ample crockery, cooking equipment and pantry staples. Definitely recommend stay here.

Stayed in April 2025

That we didn't stay more than one night :)

Fire was lit when we arrived and lights were on, was easy to find and such a great place to stay! Can't recommend it enough and if we are ever back over here we will book again!

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing

We had the entire house for ourselves, the location is fantastic and having a spa with the view of the mountain was just amazing, thank you for the lovely stay p.s the crumpets were delicious

Stayed in April 2025

Can’t think of anything!

Everything!! Superb log cabin. Quiet, private & we loved the view of the Mt from the spa even though covered in cloud most of the time. Lovely furnishings & comfortable bed. Added bonus of being dog friendly.

Stayed in April 2025

Everything was great.

Exceptional house with lots of space and great amenities. Breathtaking view on the mountains out of one of the bedroom’s windows. Very convenient location to visit and do Tongariro crossing. Steve is very welcoming and helpful host. Definitely a gem in the area!

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing

Our stay was absolutely fantastic! We had the place to ourselves over Valentine's day. It is an amazing place. Incredibly spacious with gorgeous vies of Mt Ruapehu. If you can, definitely go there!

Stayed in February 2025

The hosts provided some wonderful homemade breakfast muffins and juice to enjoy with the beautiful rising sun.

Stayed in February 2025

Charming log house on the top of the hill overlooking Mount Ruapehu. Very comfortable to stay.

Stayed in January 2025

Perfect place well maintained! Neat! I have been to this place for 2 times before and this was my 3rd time and I would love to visit again.

Stayed in February 2025

We loved absolutely everything about this place :)

Second time staying, and definitely not the last. Favourite place to stay in!

Stayed in January 2025

The different areas to hang out in. Drinks on the deck, games room. Such a great spot for a group of friends/big family

Stayed in January 2025

Absolutely nothing. I have already recommended this property to friends in both Australia and New Zealand.

The property is incredible. Everything you could possibly need. We self catered for our family and were able to relax and unwind after a long drive in a beautifully clean and cosy log lodge. Close to Tongariro National Park walks (and a jacuzzi for post walk soreness!) and in a town with a little supermarket with everything we could need. This was a fantastic stay and we're so grateful to our hosts. Their homemade jams are amazing - have purchased several jars to take home! Thank you for your wonderful hospitality.

Stayed in January 2025

A second comfortable armchair in lounge by kitchen would be nice ( but two other lounge rooms and outdoor chairs - so no shortage of places to sit!

Great views across to Mt Ruapehu from the deck . Spacious comfortable master bedroom with modern super clean ensuite . Well equiped kitchen

Stayed in December 2024

There wasn’t anything I didn’t like about the property

Lots of beds. Very open. Lots of fire places. Pool table. View. And spa

Stayed in November 2024

Maybe just a little bit of lighting over the upstairs floor height changes would be good.

Amazing, spacious log cabin with great views. Hosts had thought of everything even including some (presumably) home made crumpets and jam for breakfast. Fresh milk too, not the long life UHT rubbish that some place's leave for you.

Stayed in November 2024