A bit of a blast from the past, I actually stayed here in 1995 when Mt Ruapehu erupted. Awesome spot to stay, clean, comfy and nostalgic. The train was a huge hit with the kids; it was even better than we expected. We'd definitely stay again.

Fire places amazing, train was fun and the location perfect.

Kitchens a little small but well equipped

Location was great. Quick wander to powderkeg & short drive into Main Street and park. Went to Whakapapa and Turoa over the wknd, nice and quick. Each room has a heater & heated blankets and the heat pump in the lounge pumps. DVD collection is impressive. Wifi and Xbox great, but the firm favourite was the train. How neat!! Even some passers by stopped for a ride. All the bits and bobs around the place are so nostalgic. My friend posted vids on her insta and had multiple people asking for the listing to book cause the train and location is so cool. Loved it

The kitchen was iddy biddy BUT still super workable and had everything we needed and more! Some firewood just for a quick fire would be a nice touch on arrival and maybe a quick note to say where to source some. Hot water only lasted 1.3 baths worth so can’t fill both

Perfect location with the entrance to Turoa right at the end of the street. Very warm little cottage, with the heat pump and the fire place. The kids loved the train, and were eager to get up early every morning to take it around the tracks (all the adults had a few turns on it too - very cool little addition). Comfy beds, and very quiet home. The neighbours came by in the morning to apologise for the party that they had the night before but none of us had heard a thing!

The oven trays done fit in the oven, and the oven probably needs a service or replacement as it didnt cook very well - it only half cooked our food and we needed to finish it off on the open fire.