We were a group of 3 families (9 of us) staying 3 nights for a snowboarding weekend. The lodge was the perfect size for us all - large kitchen and dining area and a huge lounge with lots of couches and a handy pulley/drying rack for ski gear. The wood burner fire was awesome - Wayne had very kindly lit it for us so when we arrived the lodge was toasty warm. Extra oil heaters and electric blankets on the beds were much appreciated too. Great location, 2 min drive from the Powderkeg/town and super close to the mountain. The lodge is where the old 1930s Bennett and Punch Sawmill was. Some of the old buildings are still there so cool to explore with the kids (need to be with adults as a pond and river nearby). We enjoyed our stay here, Wayne is a great host - the only thing you need to be aware of is the railway track passes close to the lodge so you can hear the trains. It didn’t bother some of us - some slept through - but others were woken up by it. Lots of other baches/Airbnb’s/motel accommodation in Ohakune are close to it though as well.