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Mackenzie Cottage - Close to town!

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3 bedrooms, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 670 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Twizel, Canterbury
  • Place, Mueller Ridge
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Twizel Town Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Tekapo Springs
    ‪48 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 vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Twizel Town Centre and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Lake Ruataniwha.

What's nearby

  • Mueller Ridge - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Twizel Town Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lake Pukaki - 10 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Tekapo Springs - 48 min drive - 72.9 km
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 49 min drive - 74.4 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Vier Project - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ministry of Works - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Musterers Hut - ‬12 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.

Mackenzie Cottage - Close to town!

✨ Welcome to Mackenzie Cottage – Your Twizel Home Away From Home ✨

Relax, unwind, and enjoy the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Mackenzie Cottage. Fully equipped and just a short walk from Twizel’s cafés, restaurants, and shops, this cosy 3-bedroom home is designed to make your stay easy, peaceful, and memorable.

🏡 The Space:
Step inside and feel instantly at home. The living area is warm, light, and inviting — the ideal spot to curl up after a day exploring the Mackenzie Basin or a long road trip. The fully equipped kitchen has everything you need to cook your favourite meals, and the dining area is perfect for relaxed family dinners or morning coffees before heading out.

🌿 Outdoor Living:
Enjoy a fully fenced backyard with plenty of space for kids or pets to run around, plus a sunny deck that’s perfect for BBQs or winding down with a drink at sunset.

🛏 Sleep Well:
Mackenzie Cottage sleeps up to 6 guests comfortably, with:
• Two cosy queen bedrooms
• One bedroom with bunk beds (a hit with kids!)
Soft linens, comfy bedding, and a peaceful setting ensure a great night’s sleep.

✨ What’s Included:
• Fast, reliable Wi-Fi
• Smart TV with streaming apps
• Heat pump/air-conditioning as well as a Fire
• Washing machine
• Free on-site parking
• Pet-friendly (by approval)

📍 The Location:
You’ll love being just minutes from everything. Walk to town for dinner, grab supplies from the supermarket, or enjoy a morning coffee from one of Twizel’s popular cafés. For adventure seekers, the region has it all — lakes, rivers, cycle trails, incredible stargazing, and easy drives to Aoraki/Mt Cook and Lake Tekapo.

💛 Why Stay Here?
Guests love Mackenzie Cottage for its comfort, cleanliness, easy self-check-in, and unbeatable location. It’s the perfect place to relax after a day of exploring, whether you’re travelling as a couple, family, or small group.

🌄Neighborhood:
Nestled in the heart of the Mackenzie Basin, our home in Twizel offers a fantastic base for exploring. You'll find yourself surrounded by stunning views, including the majestic Mount Cook. Twizel itself is a charming town with a rich history, originally established for the hydro power scheme. Within a short distance, you can enjoy a variety of dining options, from cozy cafes to restaurants. Essential shops and supermarkets are also conveniently located. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the proximity to lakes, ski fields, salmon farms, and adventure activities like heli-tours. The Alps to Ocean cycle trail also passes through, making it a perfect stop for cyclists.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 753 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: If you bring a pet, you must notify us.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Fully fenced

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Mackenzie 5 Min Walk Town
Mackenzie Cottage close to town!
Mackenzie Cottage - 5 min Walk Town! Twizel
Mackenzie Cottage - 5 min Walk Town! Private vacation home