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Tussock Retreat - Modern Open Plan, Huge Deck

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A modern two-story house with a covered patio, large windows, and a well-maintained lawn.
A compact kitchen with a central island, a built-in oven, and a sink. There is a small dining area with a table and chairs.
Living area
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Twizel Town Centre
Sleeps 6•3 bedrooms

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Twizel
  • Place, Twizel Town Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mueller Ridge
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Ohau
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Tussock Retreat - Modern Open Plan, Huge Deck

Tussock Retreat is a modern home 3 Bedroom home with fantastic open plan design and unbeatable indoor outdoor living. This is a perfect holiday home with modern amenities in a spacious environment with significant deck to enjoy the views. All within a 4 minute walk to the Twizel town centre.
Don't miss the view of Mt Cook from the front of the property!

In addition Tussock Retreat offers:
Gas BBQ
Ample off street parking for both cars and a boat
Bedding and Linen (at no additional fee)
Master Bedroom direct access to main bathroom
Pet Friendly / Child Friendly fully fenced back yard.

Bedding Configuration:
Bedroom 1 - Queen Bed
Bedroom 2 - Queen Bed
Bedroom 3 - 1 Bunk, Double on Base Single on top and 1 Single Bed

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9494026
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

About the area

Twizel

Twizel is home to this holiday home. Ladybird Hill Vineyard and Ohau Skifield 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.
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Twizel

What's nearby

  • Twizel Town Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mueller Ridge - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lake Ruataniwha - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Lake Ohau - 19 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Hot Tubs Omarama - 31 min drive - 36.8 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Poppies Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Vier Project - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ministry of Works - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tussock Retreat - Modern Open Plan, Huge Deck pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tussock Retreat - Modern Open Plan, Huge Deck?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tussock Retreat - Modern Open Plan, Huge Deck?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tussock Retreat - Modern Open Plan, Huge Deck?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tussock Retreat - Modern Open Plan, Huge Deck located?

Situated in Twizel, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Twizel Town Centre and Mueller Ridge. Lake Ruataniwha is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, clean, tidy, comfortable house. Great base to see the Mackenzie sights.
From the back deck.
Nice trout from the edge of Twizel
Looking up Lake Pukaki towards Aoraki/Mt Cook.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

pamela c.

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

Family holiday

Excellent place to stay. Great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheri B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, roomy, stylish accommodations. Property manager was immediately responsive even during the evening. Quiet street and great backyard deck. Would totally recommend !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic location. I would certainly book here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kath C.

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

Blissful stay

We were excited when we arrived to see how lovely the home was,luxurious and super comfortable,we really enjoyed ourselves there and hope to return soon..
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan, 2021
Thanks so much Kath, you're welcome back anytime :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wayne G.

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

Twizel stay

Handy location and very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

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

Twizel stay

Perfect house for our family stay in Twizel. Spacious and very neat and tidy house close to shops.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Isabet T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was nice to have the whole house and a stocked kitchen, less than an hour away from the park. A TV with streaming services allowed us to unwind after hiking.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and host very helpful. Love Twizel. AJ's Kitchen does great coffees and food. We are looking to come back again in 2026 and will definitely stay at Tussock Retreat if we can
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard V.

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

Canal Fishing Haven

Our second stay at Tussock Retreat and once again a very pleasant and relaxing place to come back to after a day of winter fishing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Geoff R.

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

Cosy

Great wee house
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

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

Awesome

Great property, all amenities provided, very close to shops and restaurants. Very well appointed rooms, very cosy with wood burner and heat pump. Also WiFi a big plus
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sascha W.

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

Perfect Place in Twizel

Great Place, everything was neat and tidy as advertised. We stayed with 4 Adults but there is easily enough room for 6 people. Highly recommend the Tussock Retreat ! We shall be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

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

Cozy stay in the dnow

Lovely stay and toasty warm with the snow covering Twizel. Thanks. Would definitely rent again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grigori K.

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

Fishing Escape

Really impressed with this great modern holiday home. Came for a fishing trip with friends....only caught one fish but great place to get away to. Thanks so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julie and Colin S.

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

Central and warm

Chose this property as had stayed before so knew the home and wanted a house with a fire. Easy booking experience and home lovely and warm. Excellent water pressure for shower etc. Feel cleaning fee excessive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

South island road trip

This house is so great. Lots of space for 2 adults and 2 teenagers both inside and out, great use of the garden so you can follow the sun or stay in the shade with a variety of chairs and tables (we tried them all!) Really comfy beds and super quiet neighborhood meant we all slept well after walking in Aoraki. Really close to the shops and supermarket so we walked everywhere! Amy the owner was great with clear communication and checking in after we arrived to make sure everything was OK. Loved it and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Comfortable and convenient

The Bach was very warm and roomy with all the mod cons to make for a comfortable stay. It was extremely warm and kept heat from the day overnight. After a few days out in the cold fishing the river Ohau it was welcome comfort to warm up, refresh and relax. The large sofas and open plan made it easy to sit with friends and chill out. There is a big deck with distant views of the mountains and BBQ area too. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine V.

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

Fishing retreat!

Stayed at Tussock Retreat while four of us fished our hearts out in the Twizel canals. House was excellent and great to come home to in the dark after a day on the water. Great support from Hosts and will definitely return. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

great location

good backyard and big balcony, clean and tidy
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shona Y.

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

Great location, house and deck

Walking distance to town centre. Great house layout with all the essentials. Clean, tidy and great backyard and deck. Will stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Niamh C.

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

Tussock Retreat Review

Am amazing property to Holiday at with such a spacious back garden and outdoor area. We really enjoyed the house. The only criticism was the top sheets have stains that although still clean just took away from the rest of the 5?star rating. Thank you for an amazing week
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kerry c.

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

Awesome in Twizel

Clean, warm fire and comfy beds. Would definitely stay again. Many thanks
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colin D.

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

Very warm house

Very warm house only got communication with manager 24 hours before hand
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

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

Lovely home

This property had a lovely homely feel to it. Fit perfectly for 4 adults 2 kids. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May, 2021
Thanks so much Jill, welcome back anytime!!

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