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Twizel Peaceful Retreat

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, video game console, DVD player, toys

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 1191 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Twizel, Twizel
  • Place, Twizel Town Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mueller Ridge
    ‪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, just a 4-minute walk from Twizel Town Centre and 6 minutes by foot from Mueller Ridge. .This family-friendly vacation home is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Lake Ruataniwha and 7 mi (11.3 km) from Lake Pukaki.
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What's nearby

  • Twizel Town Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mueller Ridge - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lake Ohau - 28 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Tekapo Springs - 48 min drive - 72.6 km
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 48 min drive - 74.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Poppies Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Vier Project - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ministry of Works - ‬4 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 Peaceful Retreat

The house has three spacious rooms, two with a queen bed and one with four single bunk beds. There is fourth room that is in the sleepout next to the garage, this has two single bunk beds and a double futon bed, which makes it perfect for a large group. Clean linen is provided, which includes towels.

There is an open plan kitchen, lounge and dining area which opens up onto the deck. The house retains its heat well and is warm when heated. The passage has a heatpump/airconditioner which heats most of the house and there is an installed gas heater in the lounge/kitchen area which provides instant heat (no need to light fires and wait for it to get warm). Oil heaters, electric blankets and extra blankets are available for extra warmth!

The hot water is heated by gas so you will not run out of hot showers. The bathroom is spacious with a toilet and a large amazing shower. There is an extra toilet in the laundry (making it 1.5 bathrooms).

The outdoor furniture is on the deck next to the BBQ, in the beautiful peaceful fully-fenced back garden and has a recently installed shade cloth to provide much needed shade in summer.

There is plenty to keep you and your kids entertained, a PlayStation II with various games for young and old, a separate TV and DVD player with numerous DVD's, books, kids toys, a ride-on bike, games, puzzles, balls, tennis rackets, soccer nets, various size older bikes with helmets, a basket ball hoop and a trampoline (with no safety net). There is a large flat screen smart TV with freeview in the lounge and a satellite dish is available if you want to bring your own sky decoder.

There is plenty of off-street parking available inside closed gates, with enough space to store a boat or trailer and a few cars. The long drive-way is a double lane so is easily accessible, yet off the main road.

Cleanliness is important to us, as you can see from our reviews, however during this COVID time we are taking extra care with cleaning and disinfecting. 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 lockbox for easy access and self-check-in. We are also very flexible with cancellations during this time.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a video-game console are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video game console
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 980 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

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 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 indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; 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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Twizel Peaceful Retreat Twizel

Twizel Peaceful Retreat Private vacation home

Twizel Peaceful Retreat Private vacation home Twizel

Twizel Peaceful Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 175 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth S., WALNUT CREEK

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was spacious and comfortable but overpriced. It’s outdated, drain in the shower overflowing. It was comfortable however with comfortable beds, laundry, plenty of parking and plenty of beds so great for families. The backyard was not impressive but spacious. Living room couches could be replaced and the fire hazard seemed high to me with cords everywhere for heating blankets, portable heaters and extension cords. Location is convenient and close to the Indian restaurant which we enjoyed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Helen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

daniel s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location, spacious house, cool deck
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well-cared for house and good living area and kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable accommodation, well equipped kitchen, wonderful outdoor space, close to market, good proximity to activities, great communication with host.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness
cleanness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Malcolm R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and homely property,and ideally suited for a 1 night stay over between Queenstown & Christchurch. Appreciated the heating on to warm the house on our arrival.A lot of thoughtful touches for the children, who thoroughly enjoyed the outside space. Thanks again for hosting our stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jh d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property for a break away very good location,very clean and everything provided .Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The stay was good. Convenient location. Clean. The negative aspect of this place is the laundry room when using the dryer. The flooring gets very wet bc of condensation even when we opened the window. It wasn’t pleasant when you have to step onto the wet floor to close the window.The place is dated but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Well equipped clean and cosy

Great place to start our A2O! Good lock up for bikes ! Very well equipped!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Snug, Clean Place

Lovely home-snug and clean.Nice bathroom and kitchen. Great communication!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trish D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for relaxing and recharging

My family and I stayed at this property after traveling extensively across New Zealand. We very much enjoyed the homey and comfortable feel. The communication with Andrea was phenomenal! Andrea was easy to connect with and ask questions as well as providing the necessary information. We enjoyed the small town feel of Twizel while still having ready access to the dark sky preserve and Mount Cook. I highly recommend this location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic relaxing place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great for a one night stop on way to Mount Cook and the area wish we could have stayed longer though
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house was very comfortable, it had everything we could possibly want and need. Plenty of room, I definately would recomend to my friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and very well equipped

Great stay thank you! We had a wonderful time and the house was very well set up and located . Thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ketan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

Well equipped property, sorting meals out was a breeze.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy stay

My family and I had a lovely stay here. Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Just like home 🏠
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dirk V.

Liked: Cleanliness

FATHER AND ADULT SONS

Thoroughly enjoyable. A great base for a brief fishing adventure
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Helen T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Accomodation had everything you need

Whilst parts of the accommodation are a bit dated, it was very clean and had everything you need. Andrea was an excellent host.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable

Ckean, tidy, warm and absolutely perfect for our needs. Thanks to host. We'll stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zhi Hui

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This has been a home away from home for us during our road trip around south island in June. The house is well equipped for all of our needs and much more! Using the bikes to cycle around the neighbourhood marked our first experience cycling in winter! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy home with all the amenities, including a lovely back yard. Located close to restaurants and grocery store. I only wish we had time to stay longer!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Rob K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Twizel Peaceful Retreat

Nice house, well equipped in very handy location in Twizel (2 mins walk to supermarket and cafes).
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024