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Twizel Alps Retreat with spacious comfortable living and breath taking views

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6135 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Twizel, Canterbury
  • Mueller Ridge
    13 min walk
  • Twizel Town Centre
    14 min walk
  • Lake Ruataniwha
    4 min drive
  • Glentanner (GTN)
    35 min drive

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About the area

Twizel

With a stay at this vacation home in Twizel, you'll be on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Pukaki and Mueller Ridge. .This family-friendly vacation home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Twizel Town Centre and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Lake Ruataniwha.

What's nearby

  • Mueller Ridge - 13 min walk
  • Twizel Town Centre - 14 min walk
  • Lake Ruataniwha - 4 min drive
  • Lake Pukaki - 10 min drive
  • Lake Pukaki Information Center - 10 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mt Cook Alpine Salmon - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bumbles Bacon Butties - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Musterer's Hut Cafe - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Twizel Alps Retreat with spacious comfortable living and breath taking views

This gorgeous well-loved two storey house is very clean, comfortable, warm, family-friendly and spacious. It’s unique easy-living design makes it elegant yet homely. The large fully fenced back yard and new patio area is great for relaxing and having a BBQ. The house is situated on the quiet western side of town with breath taking views of the Ben Ohau ranges and surrounding mountains. It is the perfect base to explore the Mount Cook National Park, Tekapo, the fishing canals and the many lakes that surround this town. It is also only 1.5 hours drive from Wanaka.

The beautiful kitchen flows through to the open plan large dining area and spacious lounge capturing all day sun. The dining table is big with comfortable cushioned chairs, which allows plenty of space for computer work to happen while others want to simultaneously eat at the table. There is an extensive collection of books, DVD’s (some blue ray), games, puzzles and toys, for hours of entertainment.

The downstairs bedroom is large and has a comfortable king size bed and an ensuite bathroom (toilet and shower). Baby items are stored in the cupboard which include, gates for the stairs, a high chair (feeding chair), a portable cot, baby toys and a baby bath support. At the top of the stairs is an open plan bedroom with a double and single bed, leading into another spacious room with a comfortable queen bed. All bedrooms look out at the surrounding mountains. The upstairs bathroom is spacious and has a toilet, bath and shower.

Two heat pumps keep this house warm during winter, with extra blankets provided. The air-conditioning keeps the house cool during summer, with extra fans provided in the bedrooms.

The Twizel Market Place is a leisurely 10 minute walk or a 2 minute drive from the house with numerous restaurants, bars, grocery and convenience stores. The closest bistro is about a 5 minute walk from the house.

Cleanliness is important to us, however during this COVID19 time we are taking extra care with cleaning and disinfecting, so you can expect to stay in a safe and clean home. All high touch surfaces are carefully cleaned and disinfected between guests. Cleaning products are available for guests to use during their stay, so they have peace of mind. We are also regularly decluttering and spring-cleaning the house, making sure everything is clean. Guests are welcome to bring their own linen and bedding.

All guest interaction is contactless, keys are kept in a lock-box for easy access and self-check-in. We are also very flexible with cancellations during this time, even though our cancellation policy is a full refund two weeks before your booking, we do offer full refunds after this depending on the situation (please speak to us).
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Andrea Strydom

Languages

Czech, English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Ping pong table
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • In the mountains
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1453 sq ft (135 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive lockbox information
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Twizel Alps Retreat with spacious comfortable living and breath taking views Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house was lovely. My only issue was the TV. I just wanted to turn on the TV.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
Andrea was amazing, the communication was so easy, fast and friendly. The house was so beautifully cleaned and well stocked with everything you need. Very good value. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful house
The property is well appointed, clean and with everything you need. The instructions for various equipment around the house are very clear. Andrea was easy to contact when we had a water leak in the wall in the upstairs bathroom and had a plumber out to fix it within a few hours, which was greatly appreciated. If i am ever in NZ again i would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M., Cambridge, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend
This place was amazing. It was superbly clean and tidy and so well equipped in the kitchen and bathrooms, and with linen, books and children’s toys. It is in a great quiet location. The communication from the owner was very good. Would highly recommend this place and we would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect home base for the region
The location was a perfect one to see the lakes, Mr. Cook, and the Dark Sky Project. The house is comfortable, very clean and has terrific instructions for everything you might want to use that came in handy for us to cook. The house also matches the pictures and the host is very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best place to stay
Great place to stay, very clean and good location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Upekshe R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was beyond expectations!
This was a stop in our journey to Queenstown and now I'm sad it was just a one night. The place was very clean and there were a bunch of toys for our baby too. There is also a feeding chair for small children which was very useful. Was amazed to find a couple of rice cookers in the pantry 😊 Frankly, we could find everything we needed in this lovely house and loved the view from the room upstairs. It was a family trip and my whole family agreed that the host must have thought of everything. Thank you for letting us stay there and will surely consider another visit in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michaela L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it
Highly recommend staying here just beautiful and clean 😊
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location to explore
Wonderful location and property! Andrea does a great job communicating and keeping you informed. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

mathew j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Satisfaction
Very satisfied
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aravinda H., Melbourne Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cosy place well nestled in Twizel
Very well maintained, with all clear instructions and signages. Clean and today place with a nice fire place 😊❤️
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne, Windham

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Stay
An overnight stay at an Awesome home. Nothing overlooked, host has thought of everything that guests could need for a comfortable long or short stay. Information & instructions to find & work apliances, & information about the water & to let it run before taking a drink illustrates the level of attention to detail the host has. The home was immaculately clean & tidy & very very well stocked. All amenities close by including fishing spots. Very welcoming & homely feeling. The best holiday home we've ever stayed in.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice stay
Place was impeccably clean, very well stocked, had everything we needed and more. Clear posted instructions helped for operating house equipment. Andrea was very responsive to our needs, very pleasant stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended!
My husband, friend, and I had a wonderful stay at Andrea’s house. The space was super clean with a very well equipped kitchen and comfortable beds. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rony C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is wonderful. Highly recommend
Highly recommended. Beautiful place. Very clean and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tania S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view’s from the bedroom
A warm and welcoming home. It was clean, spacious and nicely stocked. We would liked to have had the time to stay longer and enjoy the views with a beverage out in the porch.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness
View the stars and mountains
We traveled from Queenstown to Dunedin to Twizel, and then down to ChristChurch, as a way of seeing a lot of the South Island. In Twizel we found a very nice home, much larger than our needs for two, but the full size clothes washer and dryer were well appreciated. All good with the listing. We traveled to Lake Texapo for the Dark Sky Project and the UofC Mt John Observatory & cafe. The drives up and down from the mountains were on relatively flat roads with a few mountain passes, but the views are spectacular because the valley is wide and you can see both mountain ranges.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jillian A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Twizel Treat
A very clean, well organised home with very comfortable beds and well resourced with everything you need. Beautiful views and close to all surrounding adventures!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claudia D., Timaru

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cosy winter chalet
A perfect location for activities and hotpools and tubs. This house is very warm and fully equipped. Anything you can think of is there in large amounts, e. G. Plates, kitchenutensiles, etc. The beds are sturdy and supercomfy as are the duvets. There are heaps if books, games, puzzles, toys etc. All instructions are very clear on laminated sheets. The communication is fast and clear. A perfect place which we would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property
Great location and has everything you need
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Homely
Lovely, warm and so comfortable. We only stayed a night to break our travel but we were impressed with this house. Thanks so much.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bijan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Stay
Very clean. Well-equipped kitchen. Close to shops. Wonderful communication from owner. Would definitely stay again and strongly recommend. Had a lovely time as a whole family. Thanks again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very well appointed, warm and comfortable Bach.
Great quality place to stay Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything we wanted!
Lovely house with all we needed for a comfortable stay. Really well equipped kitchen, lots of games and DVDs, comfy beds and fluffy towels and a full laundry. We used Twizel as a base to explore the region and it was lovely to come back to, cook dinner, watch the sunset on the mountains and stargaze as they sky darkened. Andrea is a fantastic host, very easy to communicate with and accommodating of an additional night’s stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021