10/10 Excellent
Terry D.
Mar 9, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terry D.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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Twizel - Northwest Retreat-Free wifi
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82152.8 sq ft
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Explore the area
Twizel, Canterbury
- Place, Mueller Ridge1 min drive
- Place, Twizel Town Centre2 min drive
- Place, Lake Tekapo49 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Twin Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom
Ensuite bathroom
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
About this property
Twizel - Northwest Retreat-Free wifi
Large 4 Bedroom / 2 bathroom home situated close to the entrance of the Twizel walkway and Alps to Ocean cycleway. Lovely open plan kitchen & dining area. The kitchen is fully equipped with an oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and cooking utensils. The home has 2 heat pumps and a log fire to keep the house warm in winter and cool in the summer. Sit out on the large deck and admire the mountain and rural outlook. Plenty of off-street parking.
Twizel is a town in the Mackenzie Basin, part of the Mackenzie District of the Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island. Its residential population is 1,500 but in summer the population more than triples. Twizel was built in 1968 as a greenfields project to service the Upper Waitaki Hydroelectricity Scheme and was intended to be removed once the project had been completed. However, in 1983 its residents successfully fought to save the town. At the height of the project in the 1970s, the population peaked at around 6,000. Twizel is now a service and tourist town for visitors. Nearby Lake Ruataniwha supports sailing, water skiing and prominent rowing events, such as the Maadi Cup, while the Ohau Skifield and the Round Hill Ski Area attract winter tourists. Other surrounding lakes, such as Lake Benmore provide warm and safe boating conditions for all of your summer activities. The Alps to Ocean Cycleway is the newest and hugely popular drawcard of tourism in the Mackenzie. Twizel is located between the Mt Cook and Ohau sections of the trail and is the perfect spot to pause and enjoy the scenery!
The property has a security camera at the entrance door.
Twizel is a town in the Mackenzie Basin, part of the Mackenzie District of the Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island. Its residential population is 1,500 but in summer the population more than triples. Twizel was built in 1968 as a greenfields project to service the Upper Waitaki Hydroelectricity Scheme and was intended to be removed once the project had been completed. However, in 1983 its residents successfully fought to save the town. At the height of the project in the 1970s, the population peaked at around 6,000. Twizel is now a service and tourist town for visitors. Nearby Lake Ruataniwha supports sailing, water skiing and prominent rowing events, such as the Maadi Cup, while the Ohau Skifield and the Round Hill Ski Area attract winter tourists. Other surrounding lakes, such as Lake Benmore provide warm and safe boating conditions for all of your summer activities. The Alps to Ocean Cycleway is the newest and hugely popular drawcard of tourism in the Mackenzie. Twizel is located between the Mt Cook and Ohau sections of the trail and is the perfect spot to pause and enjoy the scenery!
The property has a security camera at the entrance door.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the neighborhood
Twizel
Twizel is home to this vacation home. Ohau Skifield and Ladybird Hill Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mueller Ridge and Lake Ruataniwha.
Twizel, Canterbury
What's nearby
- Mueller Ridge - 1 min drive - 1.9 km
- Twizel Town Centre - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
- Lake Ohau - 27 min drive - 26.2 km
- Tekapo Springs - 49 min drive - 74.4 km
- Lake Tekapo - 49 min drive - 74.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Vier Project - 3 min drive
- Poppies Cafe - 3 min drive
- Mint Folk - 3 min drive
- Jasmine Thai - 3 min drive
- Fishtail Authentic Indian Cuisine - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
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Cleanliness
9.6/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
david s.
Feb 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Now this is the place to stay in Twizel
david s.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brad C.
Jan 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely stunning. Great for family holidays
Brad C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Maria K.
Mar 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Reunion
Maria K.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
susie P.
Jan 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awrsome
susie P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
deb w.
Feb 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome family space
deb w.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marina Z.
Feb 7, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marina Z.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Andy W.
Aug 29, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay perfect for Ohau and Aoraki skiing
Andy W.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kendall L.
Nov 17, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Kendall L.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Charisma B.
Apr 26, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely place to stay in Twizel.
Charisma B.
10/10 Excellent
Jeannette M.
Apr 19, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Destination Twizel
Jeannette M.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Greg H.
Nov 10, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good Stay in Twizel
Greg H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
Lesley H.
Aug 20, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect.
Lesley H.
10/10 Excellent
Vicki N.
Jul 28, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious home with large outdoor area
Vicki N.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Kinsey H.
Jul 19, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Kinsey H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Donna A.
Jun 1, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay
Donna A.
8/10 Good
Ricky H.
Jul 22, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, rural outlook, very peaceful.
Ricky H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Chris H.
Feb 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chris H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
About the host
Hosted by Destination Twizel
What makes this property unique
Large property with plenty of space for families.
Languages:
English
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