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The Yellow Straw House - Rangataua Holiday Home

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Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Interior
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Yellow Straw House - Rangataua Holiday Home

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 firepit.Wifi connection can be unstable in severe weather conditions and data is limited.Please 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.

Property manager

Bachcare Holiday Homes

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that 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

Property is also known as

596764
The Yellow Straw House - Rangataua Holiday Home Rangataua

About the area

Map
Ohakune, Mt Ruapehu

What's nearby

  • Big Carrot - 5 min drive
  • Mountain Bike Station - 5 min drive
  • Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 6 min drive
  • Ohakune Disc Golf - 6 min drive
  • Ohakune Old Coach Road - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Powderkeg Restaurant and Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Chocolate Eclair Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Utopia Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kings Ohakune - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Kebabs - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Yellow Straw House - Rangataua Holiday Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is The Yellow Straw House - Rangataua Holiday Home located?

Situated in Rangataua, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Tongariro National Park, Big Carrot and Mountain Bike Station. Ohakune i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and Ohakune Disc Golf are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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The Yellow Straw House - Rangataua Holiday Home Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kyle B.

Fantastic accommodation!
This was a clean warm place for us snowboarders to wind down after several long days on the mountain. Great communication from the owner and facilities were up to scratch
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dion H.

Teenager gives it the thumbs up!
Warm, cosy and comfortable, the spa was a winner with the kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rita Z.

Great, warm place. Plenty of room for all.
Great experience in this strawbale home. Felt really homely.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Liz T.

Great property. So warm.
Excellent. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019