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Twizel Peaceful Retreat

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Deck with outdoor furniture and BBQ
Bedroom 1 - Queen bed spacious bedroom
40 minute drive to Mount Cook National Park
Bedroom 2 - Queen bed spacious bedroom
Lake Pukaki - 10 Minutes from Twizel

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 1191 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon and 2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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.

Property manager

Andrea Strydom
Premier Host

Languages

Czech, English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
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 indicated that 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

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

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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and hiking/biking trails.
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Twizel, Twizel

What's nearby

  • Twizel Town Centre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mueller Ridge - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lake Ruataniwha - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Lake Pukaki - 9 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Lake Ohau - 39 min drive - 22.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mt Cook Alpine Salmon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bumbles Bacon Butties - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Musterer's Hut Cafe - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Twizel Peaceful Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Twizel Peaceful Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Twizel Peaceful Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Twizel Peaceful Retreat located?

This family-friendly Twizel holiday home is located on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Twizel Town Centre and Mueller Ridge. Lake Ruataniwha is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 166 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pauline M.

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

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

Carol H.

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

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

Jess C.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

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

10/10 Excellent

Dirk V.

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

FATHER AND ADULT SONS

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracy I.

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

Comfortable

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

8/10 Good

Rob K.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Katharina B.

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

Peaceful family bach near Aoraki Mount Cook

We had a great time in this lovely holiday bach. We chose it due to its proximity to Aoraki Mount Cook where we did some day hikes and because it looked so cosy and other guests had mentioned how well set up for families and clean it was. We loved playing the board games at night and we used the bikes for a lovely ride along the river. It was very clean and well looked after and we hope to visit again in the near future. Great communication with the host - - we felt well looked after even before checking in. We all loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo L.

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

Family time

Totally enjoyed our stay , loved relaxing there and warm weather. Loved amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Great holiday home

Stayed two nights with a family of 8. The weather was fine so we cooked and ate outside...good BBQ and lounge area outside. The inside lounge/kitchen area was small for the size of our group. Most things in the kitchen and pantry, but overall a well appointed property in a handy location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deepak B.

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

Great location

Great location and house had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Well setup house

Well setup house with lots of beds and everything you need. Easy walk from back fence gate to the town centre. Good heating for our middle of winter stay. Host helpful, although we did not need to ask for anything
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg D.

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

Great place

Great place, fantastic service. Can’t wait to come back. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kelly I.

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

Great stay

Fantastic property, lots of bedrooms, clean, tidy and warm.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Lovely home

Such a clean and well organised place to stay. We slept so well and were grateful for the comforts of home after a big day of riding. Thanks so much.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ankit B.

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

Andrea's beautiful house, in amazing place

Andrea is a very nice host, easy to communicate, always responsive. The place is in an amazing place, Twizel is a beautiful town, easy drive to lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo and Mt. Cook.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

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

Very peaceful, great location

House very well equipped, very quiet, great location to walk to town,restaurants and bars, highly recommend to anyone
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

will m.

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

Overnight in Twizel

Great house - many thanks
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Review

Excellent facility. Nice to have a garage. Well appointed...
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniela N.

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

Everything you need to explore the area

Great house. We stayed for 2 nights only, but easily can spend a week or two with friends. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

Gorgeous family accomodation

We stayed here as a large family group and we’re all pleasantly surprised at how well done this holiday home was. Everything you could want was supplied, it was clean and tidy and so well set up. Beds were comfy and the shower was amazing. Very clean and tidy, plenty of off street parking. Would absolutely recommend this house to anyone looking for somewhere to stay in Twizel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

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

Great house

Excellent setup, perfect for a summer break.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Colin C.

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

Fit for purpose

Best recommendation I can make is " hope to see you same time next year " regards Colin
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

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

Great place, well organised, close to town. Great toy box for the kids!

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

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

Fantastic property

Fantastic property
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Andrea Strydom

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We are a family of four, originally from South Africa. We love Twizel and the surrounding area an hope you will love it just as much as we will. We work hard maintain the property and to keep our guests happy.

Why they chose this property

Twizel is so close to so many beautiful sites

What makes this property unique

Short walk to the centre of town. Close to all the lakes, Mt Cook and Lake Tekapo. Close to the ski fields.

Languages:

English, Czech

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests