Foehn Cottage (pronounced 'Fern')

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A covered patio with a wooden deck, a stone wall, and a view of a well-maintained lawn and trees.
A modern living room with a round coffee table, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a kitchen area with cabinets and a sink.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a built-in oven, and a compact refrigerator.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, a heart-shaped decoration, and a view of a garden through a sliding glass door.
A modern house with a sloped roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a tall fence.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

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
    Close to Mueller Ridge

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Twizel, Twizel
  • Place, Mueller Ridge
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Twizel Town Centre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Twizel Heritage Trail
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom two

1 Single Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Twizel

Twizel is home to this cottage. Ohau Skifield and Ladybird Hill Vineyard 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. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Twizel, Twizel

What's nearby

  • Mueller Ridge - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Twizel Town Centre - 6 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Twizel Heritage Trail - 7 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Lake Pukaki - 18 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Lake Ohau - 18 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ministry of Works - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Poppies Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Vier Project - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Foehn Cottage (pronounced 'Fern') pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Foehn Cottage (pronounced 'Fern')?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Foehn Cottage (pronounced 'Fern')?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Foehn Cottage (pronounced 'Fern')?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Foehn Cottage (pronounced 'Fern') located?

Situated in Twizel, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Mueller Ridge, Twizel Town Centre and Twizel Heritage Trail. Lake Ruataniwha is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay. It was a second time and we'd come again. It's like a home away from home.We love Twizel too. It has grown but it's still a friendly, peaceful town in a stunning area without the crowds.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful quaint cottage in a lovely location away from the noise of town. Philippa is a wonderful host, very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct, 2026
Sorry for late response. Thank you for staying at Foehn Cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This has been our favorite place to stay in NZ! It was such a cozy home, the hosts were super kind and helpful, loved the decor, the location to town, and absolutely recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property in a beautiful location. Clean, tidy and a perfect getaway. Wish the stay was longer!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for a quick stop in the Mt. Cook area. Everything in the home was as expected from the listing and the host was very responsive. Would definitely recommend this stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely self contained cottage

Great property and location, hosts ensured everything was easy for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was my second stay at Foehn Cottage and will return. Perfect and peaceful and ideally located to local facilities.Hosts - Philippa and Blair very attentive and fantastic people. Totally recommend Foehn Cottage for a relaxed stay even when fishing remains work in progress
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous cottage, perfectly set up for a couples get away with an extra single bed for a child. Beautiful garden, quiet location, would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place. Very tidy with nice decor. Perfect for our two night stay. Close to the local shops/restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Facilities in a Great Location!

This is a lovely place to stay as well as being a perfect base for exploring the area around Mount Cook. A very helpful owner recommended the local lavender fields, which were a great success. Would stay there again - recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cottage

Very clean and quiet. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Stay

Great location, nice and clean with guality furnishings. Would definatley be back for a longer stay when time allows
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend stay

Thoroughly enjoyed our time in the cottage, exploring Mt. Cook and Lake Tekapo. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Twizel cottage

Lovely well appointed cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cottage with modern amenities

Cute, comfortable and cozy cottage located close to Lake Pukaki and easy drive to Mount Cook.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

2 night stay

We stayed in Twizel so to be close to Mt.Cook for a Glacier tour.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Delightful spot!

Throughly enjoyed our stay in this bach. What a great spot and well equipped. Very comfortable beds, we all slept so well.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

What a great spot to base yourself while in Twizel. It has everything you need for your stay, close to everything, cozy and peaceful. Must come back again and will be sure to stay here again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Foehn Cottage

Tidy, well appointed cute cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Cottage

Well equipped cottage. Clean and tidy warm and cozy, has everything you need. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

This home in Twizel was just what we needed for our last two nights in New Zealand…. roomy, clean, modern and very comfortable. Also it was so convenient for visiting Mt Cook. Our hosts were so friendly and accommodating. We thoroughly recommend this home to other travelers.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect 10

Superb choice with the loveliest hosts who have created a relaxing home from home that’s a designer’s dream and a traveller’s delight .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Foehn Cottage

What a great cottage to stay between Christchurch and Queenstown. Cozy, warm, gorgeous porch to watch the world go by. Everything you could want. Great host. Short drive into Mt Cook National Park and Twizel is charming.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

cosy

lovely cottage cosy,warm great surroundings so quiet. well worth the money
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice cozy stay

Nice place, good location. Would’ve thought that the hosts would’ve communicated more with us about a snow storm that hit during the one full day that we were there (even just to make sure that we were okay, if not to let us know the weather expectation ahead of time), but other than that it was good!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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