I stayed here in summertime with my family of five. At this time of year Ohakune is fairly quiet and some of the seasonal businesses were closed. All the essentials were open though and a few minutes trip by car. It is also possible to walk into the town centre and to the Junction area. It is a beautiful little town and very well located if you'd like to visit the Whakapapa ski field and the Tongariro National Park. There are many great forrest and alpine walks in the area - especially the Old Coach Road. It's also close enough to day trip by car to Wanganui to visit the town or the National Park, or to make the trip to the Bridge to Nowhere. The house itself is completely gorgeous - spacious, cosy, immaculately clean, comfy beds, well-equipped kitchen, local tips and the most amazing views of the valley and Mt Ruapehu. It is beautiful in the summer and I think it would be the best place to stay in the winter when the whole town would come to life with winter activity.