Dusky's Hidden Gem - a Private Sanctuary in the majestic Mackenzie country

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A compact, modern outdoor living space with a small black structure containing a bed, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a covered seating area.
A modern building with large windows and a gravel driveway.
A compact kitchenette with a microwave, toaster, sink, and washing machine.
A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a wooden desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A cozy, wooden-furnished room with a dining table, shelves with books and kitchenware, a washing machine, and a view through a large window.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Twizel Town Centre

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Twizel, Canterbury
  • Place, Twizel Town Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mueller Ridge
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Twizel Heritage Trail
    ‪11 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Large Single Bunk Bed

2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Twizel

Twizel is home to this apartment. Ladybird Hill Vineyard and Ohau Skifield are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit High Country Salmon and NZ Alpine Lavender.
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Twizel, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Twizel Town Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mueller Ridge - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Twizel Heritage Trail - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lake Pukaki - 12 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Lake Ohau - 19 min drive - 22.6 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ministry of Works - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Poppies Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Vier Project - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Dusky's Hidden Gem - a Private Sanctuary in the majestic Mackenzie country pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dusky's Hidden Gem - a Private Sanctuary in the majestic Mackenzie country?

As of 28 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dusky's Hidden Gem - a Private Sanctuary in the majestic Mackenzie country on 7 Mar 2027 start from £337, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Dusky's Hidden Gem - a Private Sanctuary in the majestic Mackenzie country?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dusky's Hidden Gem - a Private Sanctuary in the majestic Mackenzie country?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dusky's Hidden Gem - a Private Sanctuary in the majestic Mackenzie country?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dusky's Hidden Gem - a Private Sanctuary in the majestic Mackenzie country located?

Situated in Twizel, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Twizel Town Centre, Mueller Ridge and Twizel Heritage Trail. Lake Ruataniwha and High Country Salmon are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little holiday home. Warm, clean and very short walk to restuarants etc.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very comfortable with easy walking distance to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute place, secluded feel but close to shops etc. Perfect for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was super responsive. The space is nice and cozy and a nicely walkable location to the shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome unit, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Great place very cute and great use of space, would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Cute well maintained location. Loved the outdoor sitting area. It had every thing we needed. Very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great place! Thanks. The oven tray was dirty from a previous stay. Maybe good to have baking paper available. Thanks again for the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was amazing and we loved this tiny wee gem. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes shops nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very good communication with the owner
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy spot in great location

Sweet jumping off point for all the region has to offer, lakes mountains and culture. Kids loved relaxing in the outdoor bath watching the stars:-)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was an absolute 10/10! Such a cosy, beautiful and well-equipped gem. Comfy beds, crisp sheets, nice shower, great vibes and a very convenient location. We'll be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Central stop off

Great little bach. Easy walking distance to shops. Easy access to tourist sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely!

Great property! Comfortable and great location. Some issues with the check in process as the booking was not the same on my VRBO as theirs so I would recommend reaching out the night before or the morning of check in. Also no check out instructions so hopefully I followed the rules:))
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great Price. Close to groceries and shopping. The unit is small but has everything you may need to be self sufficient. The Queen bed was very comfortable.The water pressure in the unit was excellent. The shower was very good. The kitchen is compact but has everything to make a meal. All in all it was cute and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Not exactly two bedrooms accommodation, the room with door has no heater/ air conditioner. WiFi not available and the host not responsive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
We had a very disappointing stay. After arriving with our baby on a busy public holiday weekend, the place had not been cleaned and the beds all slept in. Rachel initially got back to me and this was fixed within a few hours. But there were other issues, there was rubbish throughout the outside area, the outdoor bath did not work, the internet did not work, the bbq was rusty and unusable. We contacted the host Rachel to try remedy these issues but received no reply for the two nights we stayed. To try stay somewhere else was difficult after we had paid already, had our baby with us and there were multiple events on in Twizel. I have had to contact bookabach to request a partial refund.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gezellig huisje

Heerlijk verblijf met fantastisch uitzicht op de sterren als er geen wolken zijn
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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