We stayed five nights at Misty Mountain Hut and looked forward to returning each day after long hours hiking and biking the trails in the Tongariro National Park.
The 'hut' is full of character furnished with deep leather seats opposite the firebox that heated the living/kitchen area. However there are space heaters in each room if needed during colder months.
The galley kitchen has all the basic equipment you might need to cook a full meal for your stay, plus condiments, flour, oil etc.
The bed and pillows are comfortable for a good night's sleep and there is plenty of hanging and open shelving for clothing.
The shower over the bath has good pressure and a non slip surface and there are also extra towels if needed and a powerful hairdryer.
You have to step outside the back door to enter the separate laundry room (top loader, tumble drier and sink) built under the rear verandah.
We made friends with the small white kitten who lives in the barn, loves attention and welcomes a little cat food if you feel inclined to indulge it!