The Yellow Straw House - Rangataua Holiday Home

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9.6Outstanding
(4 Ratings)
"Warm, cosy and comfortable, the spa was a winner with the kids."
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9.6 / 10
Outstanding(4 Ratings)

House in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

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About this house rental

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.

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Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10
Outstanding(4 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2024
Warm, cosy and comfortable, the spa was a winner with the kids.
8 / 10Excellent·May 2020
Great experience in this strawbale home. Felt really homely.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2019
Excellent. Would definitely stay again.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2019
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

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Yellow Straw House - Rangataua Holiday Home. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

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

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