GH Twizel Holiday Cottage located in Mackenzie star gazing reserve

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A modern kitchen with a view of mountains.
A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.
A car parked in front of a building with a large open door, under a starry night sky.
A modern living room with a light blue sofa, a white side table, and a small round table. There is a bookshelf with decorative items, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A view through a window of a rural landscape with mountains in the distance, a clear sky, and a gravel path.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Twizel, Canterbury
  • Place, Mueller Ridge
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Twizel Town Centre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Twizel Heritage Trail
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Twizel

Twizel is home to this cottage. Ohau Skifield and Ladybird Hill Vineyard 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. High Country Salmon and NZ Alpine Lavender are also worth visiting.
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Twizel, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Mueller Ridge - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Twizel Town Centre - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Twizel Heritage Trail - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Lake Ruataniwha - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Lake Ohau - 13 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ministry of Works - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Poppies Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Vier Project - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is GH Twizel Holiday Cottage located in Mackenzie star gazing reserve pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at GH Twizel Holiday Cottage located in Mackenzie star gazing reserve?

As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at GH Twizel Holiday Cottage located in Mackenzie star gazing reserve on 31 October 2026 start from NZ$757, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at GH Twizel Holiday Cottage located in Mackenzie star gazing reserve?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at GH Twizel Holiday Cottage located in Mackenzie star gazing reserve?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GH Twizel Holiday Cottage located in Mackenzie star gazing reserve?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is GH Twizel Holiday Cottage located in Mackenzie star gazing reserve located?

Situated in Twizel, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Mueller Ridge, Twizel Town Centre and Twizel Heritage Trail. Lake Ruataniwha and High Country Salmon are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very friendly host, great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome clean property, super nice host.

Loved the location. Close to town. Awesome stars. Would recommned, would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay in Twizel

We had a great stay in Twizel under the stars and near the mountains. The place was clean and modern. It’s in a quiet neighborhood where you can relax and be in peace.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The star of our New Zealand holiday!

This was our favorite stay during our 15-day holiday to New Zealand. Teresa goes above and beyond to make you feel at home, the house is extremely comfortable, and the stars are like nothing I’ve ever seen before. I wish we could go back tomorrow!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Tidy, clean cottage

Tidy little cottage just on outskirts of Twizel. Basic but nice. Comfy bed. Well insulated.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dark Sky hopes

The property was everything listed and nicer with a beautiful garden.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning, and so welcoming

This is the best kind of Vrbo where a naturally hospitable person has some extra space and genuinely wants to share it with others. This is like visiting your parents when you've gone away to college, with all your favorite snacks laid out for you in your bedroom and a handwritten note telling you how proud they are of you. Yes, this is the Hallmark movie version of visiting your parents.I'm not even the sort of person who likes to meet the host, but I was instantly charmed by Teresa coming out to meet us to make sure we had everything we needed when we arrived pretty late at night. And yes, she had snacks set out and fresh milk in the fridge and a handwritten note and cool books on the bookshelf.Other pros:Kitchen was a great setup, plenty of utensils, cookwareAppliances included electric range, microwave, kettle, toaster, FULL SIZE fridge, and host offered washer/dryerTV was easy, internet generousTwo showerheads, very coolReally gorgeous sky at nightDefinitely check this one out
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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