Ruapehu's splendid OLD POST OFFICE 2-4 Bdr self-contained East Wing | Apartment in Owhango
3 Bedroom Apartment in Owhango
Beautifully renovated iconic century-old Ōwhango Post Office's "East Wing" was originally the Post Master's home which today has been furnished with:
> Three elegant 1940s style Bedrooms (Queen and 2 x Doubles)
> Optional uber-cool 4th Bedroom with 4 x Single Beds
> Art deco style Bathroom with Shower
> 1950s style Kitchen-Dining with adjoining Laundry
> [Do Note: There is a dining-table with 6xChairs, and no separate Lounge in this Guest-Wing]
Access also available to the adjacent Garage to store outdoor equipment such as mountain bikes, skis, snowboards, fishing-rods etc, including power-points & garden-hose to wash your gear.
LOCATION:
> 1-30 Mins to many of NZ's top walking hikes, and many of NZ's best cycle trails - almost bordering Tongariro National Park's conservation areas
> 30-Mins to NZ's largest ski-field Whakapapa on Mt Ruapehu
> World-class Fly-Fishing minutes away
> Fantastic base for the extraordinary Forgotten Highway, mighty Whanganui River and incredible Bridge to Nowhere
> 4Hrs to Auckland and 4Hrs to Wellington
> Nightly rate based on two guests per Queen/Double bed - but don't hesitate to enquire about an alternative arrangement.
SELF-CONTAINED GUEST-WING IN MORE DETAIL:
Authentically historic and truly unique home-away-from-home with facilities including:
> "Ruapehu" Bedroom: Queen+ and Office Desk space
> "Tongariro" Bedroom: Double
> "Ngauruhoe" Bedroom: Double
> Art deco style Bathroom with Shower (eco water-saving shower rose)
> Hub of the home Kitchen-Dining (with adjoining Laundry incl washing machine & clothes dryer)
> Heat-pump/Air-con in the Kitchen-Dining
> Heater in each bedroom & Electric blanket on each bed
OTHER INFO:
> Contactless guest access via a Key Lockbox
> Plenty of free street-side parking
RAMP ACCESS TO FRONT-DOOR:
Potentially suitable location for someone with some limited mobility. [Toilet and Shower not designed for wheelchairs.]
SUMMARY:
This is one-half of an extraordinarily unique and beautifully renovated property THE OLD POST OFFICE Holiday Home - which is a century-old piece of authentic local history.
This wing of the OLD POST OFFICE is what originally was most of the Post Master's Home.
THE OLD POST OFFICE LODGE Holiday Home's EAST-WING is especially perfect for 2-3 singles/couples, or a Family, wanting simple elegance in a place rich with authentic heritage - without all the "bells & whistles".
For those wanting more upmarket accommodation with extensive amenities, we recommend the Post Office's stunning WEST-WING.
This 3 Bedrooms Apartment provides accommodation with Balcony/Terrace, Accessibility, Wellness Facilities, for your convenience. This Apartment features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental Apartment has 3 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom to make you feel right at home.
Check to see if this Apartment has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Owhango. Enjoy your stay in Owhango at this Apartment.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Air conditioning
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Heating
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Toilet paper
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1 bathroom
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Towels provided
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Soap
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Shower
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Bed sheets provided
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3 bedrooms
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Dining table
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Toaster
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Paper towels
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Oven
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Refrigerator
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Electric kettle
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Spices
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Microwave
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Stovetop
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Near coin laundry
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Washing machine and dryer
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Laundry facilities
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Onsite parking options include a garage
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Onsite parking
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No pets allowed
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Wheelchair accessible
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
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Front entrance ramp
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Designated smoking areas
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Hiking nearby
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Hiking/biking trails nearby
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Horse riding nearby
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Mountain biking nearby
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Kayaking nearby
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Mountain climbing nearby
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Cycling nearby
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Hunting nearby
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Ecotours nearby
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Books
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Unit size: 1076 sq ft (100 sq m)
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English
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In a village
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Desk
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Children's dinnerware
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Iron/ironing board
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Free WiFi
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Garden
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
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First aid kit
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Deadbolt lock
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Fire extinguisher
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Close to skiing
Policies
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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip long-term renters welcome onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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
