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Nov 13 - Nov 15
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Dec 11 - Dec 13

Our top choices for Desert Road vacation rentals

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1. Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru

Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru
Waiouru
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (55 reviews)
"Great location, family friendly and helpful host!"
Australia
Ariel
The price is ￥16,430
￥25,139 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru
Front of property

2. Alpine Chalets

Alpine Chalets
3.0 star property
National Park Village
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (102 reviews)
"Beautiful place to stay in with the meanest view of the mountains!! The owner is very inviting and if you need something she's got you!!!"
Australia
Brayden
The price is ￥22,391
￥25,750 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Alpine Chalets
Front of property

3. The Grove Turangi

The Grove Turangi
3.0 star property
Turangi
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (7 reviews)
"Nice place, well equipped"
Australia
Brendon
The price is ￥15,441
￥25,901 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
The Grove Turangi
Interior

4. Tongariro Views Cottage. Village centre, rural outlook!

Tongariro Views Cottage. Village centre, rural outlook!
Waimarino
The price is ￥18,777
￥32,180 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Tongariro Views Cottage. Village centre, rural outlook!
Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Lake View | Living area

5. Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)

Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)
4.0 star property
Pukawa
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (22 reviews)
"Amazing stay, would recommend to anyone. Beautiful room with an amazing view. Super easy check in. Will definitely be staying again!"
Australia
Chloe
The price is ￥23,276
￥26,913 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)
Dining

6. Cosy cottage with fantastic views of Ruapehu

Cosy cottage with fantastic views of Ruapehu
National Park
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (76 reviews)
"It was a fantastic cabin, exactly as advertised loved it!"
Australia
Steven
The price is ￥16,899
￥42,388 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Cosy cottage with fantastic views of Ruapehu
Terrace/patio

7. Take time out in Turangi - family friendly

Take time out in Turangi - family friendly
Turangi
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (88 reviews)
"Excellent location for exploring national parks, groceries, restaurant, bike rentals, whitewater kayaking."
Canada
sebastian m.
The price is ￥12,205
￥25,138 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Take time out in Turangi - family friendly
Exterior

8. Stunning Waiouru Tiny House - Perf Summer Getaway

Stunning Waiouru Tiny House - Perf Summer Getaway
Waiouru
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"We chose this place to break up our drive back to Wellington, and it was so clean and comfortable, was a perfect place to stay overnight."
New Zealand
Stephen E.
The price is ￥14,364
￥26,002 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Stunning Waiouru Tiny House - Perf Summer Getaway
Living area

9. Welocome to Serendipity

Welocome to Serendipity
Turangi
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (44 reviews)
"Cozy and quiet place to wind down after a trip to the ski fields."
Australia
Mohammed
The price is ￥10,984
￥27,607 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Welocome to Serendipity
Exterior

10. Central Plateau, Tongariro, modern apartment, rural, mountain and garden views

Central Plateau, Tongariro, modern apartment, rural, mountain and garden views
Waimarino
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2 reviews)
"Spotless place, has everything you could ask for in the kitchen and the rooms were spacious and super clean!!!! "
United States
Shreya
The price is ￥17,838
￥28,471 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Central Plateau, Tongariro, modern apartment, rural, mountain and garden views
Outdoor dining

11. Turangi town, cosy urban retreat with room for all,

Turangi town, cosy urban retreat with room for all,
Turangi
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (84 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay. The house was so beautifully presented and the beds were very comfortable. We were impressed how clean it was and really appreciated the cozy warm fire. Would highly recommend."
United States
Jan D.
The price is ￥18,495
￥33,663 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Turangi town, cosy urban retreat with room for all,
Exterior

12. Great place to stay for large groups or families

Great place to stay for large groups or families
Horopito
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (97 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay!"
New Zealand
Lucas H.
The price is ￥25,348
￥32,530 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Great place to stay for large groups or families
Terrace/patio

13. Stunning, Spacious & Modern Architectural Motuoapa Bach - Sleeps 12

Stunning, Spacious & Modern Architectural Motuoapa Bach - Sleeps 12
Motuoapa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (81 reviews)
"Great spaces and clean"
New Zealand
Dean T.
The price is ￥12,674
￥28,565 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Stunning, Spacious & Modern Architectural Motuoapa Bach - Sleeps 12
Interior

14. Cozy modern apartment in Tongariro National Park next to all local activities

Cozy modern apartment in Tongariro National Park next to all local activities
Waimarino
The price is ￥17,838
￥28,471 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Cozy modern apartment in Tongariro National Park next to all local activities
Interior

15. Our Treasure Cottage Retreat at the lake

Our Treasure Cottage Retreat at the lake
Kuratau
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (53 reviews)
"Lovely and relaxing "
New Zealand
Mavis T.
The price is ￥21,124
￥43,981 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Our Treasure Cottage Retreat at the lake
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

16. Hirangi cottage

Hirangi cottage
Turangi
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (16 reviews)
"We loved our stay at this wonderful bach. It's a cozy house, safe for our dog to run around and the location was just wonderful, with walking tracks nearby. Paul and Beryl were friendly hosts with great communication. We would come back anytime!"
United States
Christine N.
The price is ￥11,266
￥27,930 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Hirangi cottage
Terrace/patio

17. Mountain House located in central Ohakune

Mountain House located in central Ohakune
Ohakune
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (85 reviews)
"Good location, good communication, comfortable and warm with great view. "
New Zealand
Martine R.
The price is ￥12,674
￥26,218 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Mountain House located in central Ohakune
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher

18. Fifteen B - National Park Holiday Home

Fifteen B - National Park Holiday Home
National Park
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"We based ourself here when doing Tongariro. Quick access to start of track Clean, comfortable beds, and warm."
New Zealand
Kirstin C.
The price is ￥59,766
￥59,766 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Fifteen B - National Park Holiday Home
Exterior

19. Perfect accommodation for visiting Tongariro and Southern Lake Taupo

Perfect accommodation for visiting Tongariro and Southern Lake Taupo
Kuratau
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (34 reviews)
"Great stopover"
New Zealand
Vicki S.
The price is ￥19,772
￥37,853 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Perfect accommodation for visiting Tongariro and Southern Lake Taupo
Living area

20. 2 Bedroom Chalet in the Town Centre

2 Bedroom Chalet in the Town Centre
Ohakune
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (7 reviews)
"We enjoy a lot nice and peace place and accessible for grocery shopping and goods. Many restaurants are also near by the house"
New Zealand
Sushmita S.
The price is ￥24,879
￥28,611 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
2 Bedroom Chalet in the Town Centre
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Top Desert Road Hotel Reviews

Powderhorn Chateau

Powderhorn Chateau

10/10 Excellent
"Thank you for another great stay. New bathroom was nice."
Ian 2-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Powderhorn Chateau

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Frequently asked questions

Can I find a vacation rental in Desert Road?

Yes, we offer vacation rentals close to well known sights in Desert Road, or you can select a more remote option if you'd like a relaxing place to stay.

What's the top vacation rental in Desert Road?

Mountain House located in central Ohakune: Visitors like this Desert Road vacation home rental. It is located in the mountains and has a fireplace, a balcony, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 3 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop, so you can cook with friends or family. Kick off your shoes and enjoy yourself with a private yard and a selection of games.

What’s there to see and do in Desert Road?

Tongariro National Park and Tree Trunk Gorge are a couple of lovely local spots to get outside and enjoy nature. Whakapapa Ski Area and Mount Ruapehu are a couple of places you'll find in the larger area.

What’s a vacation rental in Desert Road like?

Vacation rentals are privately owned properties you can stay in for a couple of days or more in Desert Road. Vacation rentals feature amenities such as patios, hot tubs, and fire pits so you'll have all the conveniences of home. If you're concerned about a sanitized environment, vacation rentals can provide a sense of security away from shared hotel elevators and lobbies bustling with people while still allowing you the excitement and enjoyment of travel. You'll also find more space in a vacation rental than in a hotel, which makes a vacation rental a popular option for families.