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Totara Cottage - Free Wifi

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A small, single-story building with a covered porch and a window. Snow is visible on the roof and surrounding vegetation.
A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a large sliding glass door leading to a garden.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a flat-screen TV, a glass table, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.
A wooden sign with "Totara Cottage" written on it, placed on a stone wall with snow around it.
A patio with two wicker chairs and a glass table, a sliding glass door, and a small garden area with a wooden fence and trees.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Onsite parking available
    Convenient and secure on-site parking, a rare amenity in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Mueller Ridge
1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Free internet
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Off-street parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Twizel, Canterbury
  • Place, Mueller Ridge
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Twizel Town Centre
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Twizel Heritage Trail
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Common spaces

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Totara Cottage - Free Wifi

Totara Cottage offers a comfortable stay with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and a TV. Inside, you’ll find a queen bed, cozy seating, and a well-equipped kitchen featuring a hob, microwave, and under-bench fridge. The modern bathroom includes a shower, toilet, vanity, and heated towel rail for your convenience. A private deck provides the perfect spot to relax and enjoy warm summer evenings. Nestled at the rear of a residential property where the owners live, the cottage has its own private parking and is just a short stroll to Twizel’s cafes and restaurants.
A security camera is installed on the garage, monitoring the parking area up the driveway.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7253966
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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Twizel

Twizel is home to this holiday 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 Lake Pukaki and Mueller Ridge. High Country Salmon and Hot Tubs Omarama are also worth visiting.
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Twizel, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Mueller Ridge - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Twizel Town Centre - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Twizel Heritage Trail - 6 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lake Pukaki - 16 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Lake Ohau - 18 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Poppies Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Ministry of Works - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Vier Project - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Totara Cottage - Free Wifi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Totara Cottage - Free Wifi?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Totara Cottage - Free Wifi?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Totara Cottage - Free Wifi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Totara Cottage - Free Wifi located?

Situated in Twizel, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Mueller Ridge and Twizel Town Centre. Twizel Heritage Trail and High Country Salmon are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 40 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place, good kitchen, very much enjoyed our stay!

Kim the dog was a delight!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location to access Mount Cook National Park

The place was clean, quiet and comfortable. Great hosts who provided guidance on things to do in Mount Cook National Park and future backpacking options. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice and clean place to stay!

The property was a perfect place to stay during our visits to Mount Cook and the nearby lakes. The cottage was clean and cozy and had all the necessary amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Twizel stay

We had a great stay in Twizel, made all the better by the lovely and very informative owners Sandy and Dean
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great spot in Twizel

We greatly enjoyed our stay at Totara Cottage. Very clean and quiet cottage just a short walk into the center of town. It's small, as the photos show, but it's just what my wife and I were looking for. We'd stay again next time we're in Twizel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Totara Cottage is a very peaceful and quiet cottage to relax in. It was very well presented and also very clean. We also met our hosts Sandy and Dean and also their little dog Kim. The cottage was a great base for us to drive to and explore Mt Cook. Twizel is also a lovely town with amenities to select from. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

Cute and very tidy we place very handy for local activities and Rowing 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great wee place for a short stay

Perfect property for the weekend we loved it and highly recommended anyone that needs comfortable clean accommodation in a great location. Thankyou 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Five star in Twizel

Enjoyed the area and the comfort of the cottage. The standard of cleanliness was exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient and cute

Perfect place for a couple , peaceful yet handy to central twizel, very clean and tidy. Excellent hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Cozy clean cottage

Wished we could have met owners
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Twizel cabin

Lovely little cabin in twizel. Clean meat has all you need. It’s a little out of town about a 15 minute walk
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Needed somewhere peaceful to relax and just chill out - perfect getaway for me!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Accommodation!

We stayed at the Totara Cottage for two nights. It was a perfect accommodation for the two us. The cottage was well appointed, clean and very comfortable.Philippa was a welcoming host and provided very helpful suggestions for hiking activities during our short stay. We will definitely look for the Totara Cottage during our next visit to Twizel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Twizel cottage

Cottage was great. Very clean and spacious. Great location. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean & Cute

We had a nice stay at this small and efficiently decorated VRBO. The hosts were good communicators.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing

Was great i was in and out fishing all day and night .the place was nice and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

wonderful getawsy

close to town, quiet, excellent facilities. warm and welcoming. reccomended
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Twizel visit

Owner very friendly & helpful. Room spotless. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Warm room - winter chills outside.

The on-site hosts were very caring and helpful. The weather was frosty and the driveway was a little icy and we were given helpful advice.The room is quite close to the main house and well maintained, clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Twizel-Mt.Cook

Well appointed and comfortable. The information provided about their own experiences was very helpful. Would have liked more time to read info and experience. Their love of the area comes through with their own family outings. Would definitely stay there again. If we are lucky enough to do so!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for Mount Cook.

Totara Cottage is small but beautifully formed casita style accommodation. Located in a quiet residential area at the rear of the owner's home.Mount Cook Village is about an hour away. At the recommendation of Sandy, our host, we left at 6.30 a.m. and arrived before almost everyone else. Our drive was accompanied by the most amazing sunrise. We walked the Hooker Lake trail which is exceptional.We are happy to recommend Totara Cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful Cottage

The cottage was easy to find and parking was right beside it. Entry instructions were easy to follow. The area was very quiet. Inside, the cottage was beautifully set out and very well equipped. The bed was comfortable and the pillows were nice. We wanted for nothing. The owners were delightful when we talked to them and very helpful with a couple of questions. We highly recommend Totara Cottage as a great base for exploring Mt Cook and the wider area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful garden setting

Everything was set up very well in this cottage. It had attractive decor and was very clean. Kitchen area well equipped with bench and hot plates to cook, also a microwave. There was also a good size table and 2 chairs. Sitting area was cosy with coffee table and comfortable chairs and TV. Very comfortable bed in the same living room. Bathroom is small but modern and had a good shower. Nice to be able to sit outside too. A very handy location in Twizel for our two trips to Mt Cook.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Totara Cottage

Comfortable, private, pleasant garden settingWell-appointed throughoutHowever, the cottage appeared to have been unoccupied for some time - smelly rubbish of a previous occupant had not been removed. - the water in kitchen taps was not nice suggesting the taps had not been run for some time, stagnating in high summer temperatures- the chocolate treats tasted old/stale - the black pepper from the difficult-to-use mill was - stale,- the toaster function was poor and the browning knob functioning unsatisfactoryOn arrival the owner said they would be there if I needed anything, then away on the third day.The owners did not communicate again and were away the next day. After 3 days I handed the owner the rubbish that had not been removed and received an apology
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

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