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Twizel Alps Retreat with spacious comfortable living and breath taking views

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Back garden - fully fenced with BBQ  and seating area on patio under a shade net
Exterior
Beach
Room
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6135 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs open plan bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

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).

Property manager

Andrea Strydom
Premier Host

Languages

Czech, English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Twizel

Located in Twizel, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Twizel, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Mueller Ridge - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Twizel Town Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lake Ruataniwha - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Lake Pukaki - 10 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Lake Ohau - 38 min drive - 22.3 km

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Twizel Alps Retreat with spacious comfortable living and breath taking views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Twizel Alps Retreat with spacious comfortable living and breath taking views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Twizel Alps Retreat with spacious comfortable living and breath taking views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Twizel Alps Retreat with spacious comfortable living and breath taking views located?

This family-friendly Twizel holiday home is located on a river, within a 15-minute walk of Mueller Ridge and Twizel Town Centre. Lake Ruataniwha is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria J.

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

David M., Cambridge, New Zealand

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

Upekshe R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it
Highly recommend staying here just beautiful and clean 😊
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

mathew j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Satisfaction
Very satisfied
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angel B.

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

Jillian A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property
Great location and has everything you need
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it :)
Perfect place to stay in Twizel, handy central location, and the house had everything we needed. Thanks heaps!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Graham W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You could not find better anywhere !
Perfect, would be the only way we could explain it.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family holiday made easy!
The best family holiday house! So extremely well equipped with everything you need for a family getaway. Our kids loved playing with all the toys from the amazing selection. We were warm and had plenty to do as the snow fell outside. Highly recommend and we are already planning our next stay here. Thank you to the amazing hosts who were the best we have ever dealt with.

10/10 Excellent

Al H., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ski Holiday
Nice house, warm and comfortable

10/10 Excellent

Gemma C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful warm house
An amazing house, exactly what we needed for a family holiday. Twizel was literally freezing (sub zero most of the trip) but the heat pumps kept us toasty. The kids loved the cupboard full of toys. Everything was clean and comfortable and everything we needed was there. Well equipped kitchen. We would definitely stay here again and have recommended to our friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tessa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay
This property has everything covered. In all the many places we have stayed, this is the best - nothing missing that we needed, neat house, warm and clean. Loved it thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spotless accomodation, fully recommend. I will be staying there again
Property is spotless, comfortable and modern. Well done with your presentation of this wonderful treasure in twizel!!

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice house with views of the mountains. The house had everything we needed and it was clean. It was easy to get to Mt Cook Village from here and there is good fishing nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Stephanie H.

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

Leah L.

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

About the host

Hosted by Andrea Strydom

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We are a family of four, Andre and Andrea and our kids Alexander and Xavier. We love Twizel and the more time we spend here, the more we love exploring the area.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this house immediately, it is unique and beautiful.

What makes this property unique

It has an elegant yet homely feel. It is spacious and the design makes it easy living. It has amazing views and is in a quiet part of town.

Languages:

English, Czech

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests