Tau Studio is a brand new and beautifully decorated boutique style cottage. The design has clearly been well thought out and it’s been decorated with care and attention to every detail. Situated in Rangataua (more like a suburb of Ohakune - just houses, no shops) an easy 10 minute drive to Ohakune, the cottage is a relaxing cosy base for exploring this alpine area.
The cottage is a single open plan space (plus bathroom) but has been cleverly designed so the bedroom area feels separate and there is plenty of storage. The bed has a firm mattress, which was a little too firm for me, but includes comfortable, quality bedding.
The lounge area has a comfy couch, tv and DVD player with a selection of dvds and a range of books and board games. There’s no wifi at the moment and no tv channels, just the dvds, but it’s nice to switch off for a while and chill out with a book, watch a movie or listen to some music.
The location is rural feeling and far enough back from the main road that there’s no traffic noise. There is a train line one street back but trains are infrequent and little more than a low hum from inside the house. The immediate neighbour is currently building an extension to his house but the building noise was minimal.
The kitchen is gorgeous. It has a small fridge/freezer and single induction hot plate (you won’t believe how fast it heats things - our soup went from fridge cold to boiling in under a minute!) - enough to make soup or a stir fry perhaps. If you want to eat out there are lots of great options in Ohakune as well, and a medium sized supermarket for purchasing supplies.
The bathroom is a good size and the shower is great. Lovely big fluffy towels too!
There’s a lovely covered deck area where you can chill out with a glass of wine at the end of the day, or if you’re there in winter, a fireplace and plenty of wood.
Dianne and Mike were excellent hosts, happy to share local knowledge and tips, and help out with any problems.
We had an awesome time at Tau Studio and will hopefully be back (maybe in winter next time!)