We pulled into Ohakune around 8:30 pm and Richard was waiting for us with a fire going in the fireplace and some fresh-baked bread. He was very nice and welcoming, showed us around, and then left us to our own devices. We didn't waste any time and got in the hot tub that night (it was kept hot the entire trip!), which was so perfect after 30+ hours traveling. When we went to bed, there a little surprise for us in the form of a heating pad that was already warm!

All in all, Waireka Apt was so perfect and Richard was a delightful host - always available but not in our way at all. It was all in the details - the quaint little fireplace that Richard would get going for us while we were out during the day (best sight was coming back in the evening and seeing that smoke going), having fresh (delicious) bread every day, having a heating pad on the bed, and freshly ground coffee for the press.

Would definitely love to stay again and highly recommend to anyone! There are 3 beds (2 double + 1 single) and I'm pretty sure there was a futon, so you easily fit 5+ people.

PRO TIP: If you end up in Ohakune, you have got to check out a new little hamburgeria that opened about 5 min away - called The Blind Finch. And they do brunch as well, with the best eggs benedict ever!