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1. Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)
Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)Pukawa
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (33 reviews)
"Charming location, serene lakeside view, spacious accommodation."
Pedro
The price is NZ$263
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
2. Take time out in Turangi - family friendly
Take time out in Turangi - family friendlyTurangi
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (89 reviews)
"Good place and well maintained"
David
The price is NZ$256
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
3. Rocky Mountain Chalets
Rocky Mountain ChaletsOhakune
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (124 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
Yogesh
The price is NZ$249
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
4. Alpine Chalets
Alpine ChaletsNational Park Village
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (106 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!!!"
Brayden
The price is NZ$274
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
5. Tawhiri Cottage, Waiouru
Tawhiri Cottage, WaiouruWaiouru
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (57 reviews)
"Great location, family friendly and helpful host!"
Ariel
The price is NZ$308
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
6. Welocome to Serendipity
Welocome to SerendipityTurangi
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (52 reviews)
"Lovely spot and lovely hosts; loved our stay and thoroughly recommended!"
Iain M.
The price is NZ$273
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
7. Cosy cottage with fantastic views of Ruapehu
Cosy cottage with fantastic views of RuapehuNational Park
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (77 reviews)
"It was a fantastic cabin, exactly as advertised loved it!"
Steven
The price is NZ$427
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
8. Stunning Waiouru Tiny House - Perf Summer Getaway
Stunning Waiouru Tiny House - Perf Summer GetawayWaiouru
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."
Stephen E.
The price is NZ$265
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
9. Central Plateau, modern apartment, rural, mountain and garden views
Central Plateau, modern apartment, rural, mountain and garden viewsWaimarino
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!!!! "
Shreya
The price is NZ$281
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
10. Tongariro Views Cottage. Village centre, rural outlook!
Tongariro Views Cottage. Village centre, rural outlook!Waimarino
The price is NZ$313
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
11. The Jumping Trout Rustic Hideaway
The Jumping Trout Rustic HideawayTūrangi
The price is NZ$380
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
12. 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."
Jan D.
The price is NZ$576
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
13. Kosbys Cottage, nestled in the heart of Tongariro for all the best adventures!
Kosbys Cottage, nestled in the heart of Tongariro for all the best adventures!Rangataua
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Lovely cottage, and a nice quiet neighbourhood with friendly locals. Heaps of room and facilities, needed the fire a couple of nights which was so warm. Would love to stay again in the future, thanks Sara."
Shane H.
The price is NZ$366
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
14. Mountain House located in central Ohakune
Mountain House located in central OhakuneOhakune
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (96 reviews)
"Fantastic holiday home for the family. Would definitely stay here again"
Stephanie K.
The price is NZ$237
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
15. Cozy modern apartment in Tongariro National Park near to all local activities
Cozy modern apartment in Tongariro National Park near to all local activitiesWaimarino
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1 review)
"Had a lovely stay! It had everything we needed before a day of hiking. Will definitely stay again in future."
Molly M.
The price is NZ$269
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
16. Stunning, Spacious & Modern Architectural Motuoapa Bach - Sleeps 12
Stunning, Spacious & Modern Architectural Motuoapa Bach - Sleeps 12Motuoapa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (82 reviews)
"Awesome place."
Bevan h.
The price is NZ$290
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
17. Hirangi cottage
Hirangi cottageTurangi
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (17 reviews)
"Place was nice and cozy helped with local spots easy to check in and out. "
Jake
The price is NZ$336
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
18. Fifteen B - National Park Holiday Home
Fifteen B - National Park Holiday HomeNational 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."
Kirstin C.
The price is NZ$547
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
19. Gorgeous Log Cabin, Outdoor Bath & Mountain Views
Gorgeous Log Cabin, Outdoor Bath & Mountain ViewsOhakune
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (35 reviews)
"Great little place !!! Really enjoyed our stay :)"
Natasha B.
The price is NZ$296
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
20. Studio Unit in Ohakune Town Centre
Studio Unit in Ohakune Town CentreOhakune
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Worked well for my budget."
Robbie J.
The price is NZ$243
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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You always said you would go on a dream holiday someday. Now, someday is here. But you don’t just want to dip your toe into the trip of a lifetime, you want to cannonball into the deep end. Go ahead, unplug and unwind in style. When you book one of our Desert Road holiday rentals, the ordinary is in the rearview. Instead of sharing your vacation with hundreds of hotel guests, you get to take advantage of all the space at your private apartment. You also get to enjoy all the amenities of a private residence for a truly unique and memorable stay. Why don’t you take off your shoes and settle in for a while? Your holiday just got upgraded.
As much as you love your vacation rental, it’s always good to get out and explore to soak up Desert Road. Live like a local: Eat regional food, cheer on the home team, and visit the best cultural attractions in town. No matter the season, there is always something going on in Desert Road. Seeing all the best attractions is bound to make you fall in love with Desert Road. Who knows, you may even be tempted to extend your stay. There’s a reason home rentals are so popular here—after a long day of exploration, going back to your very own living room to stretch out is a dream come true.
It’s your escape so why share it? You deserve your own slice of paradise. Booking your holiday rental on Expedia is simple and safe. Just pick your dates to search for the perfect property and book securely. We let you contact the property owner directly to make any special arrangements. All that’s left to do is show up with bells on and have a memorable vacation. With all the amenities available in Desert Road short-term rentals, that won’t be hard to do.
