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Mackenzie Cottage - 5 min walk town!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 670 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • 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, Lake Ruataniwha
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Mackenzie Cottage - 5 min walk town!

Mackenzie Cottage is a fully equipped 3 Bedroom house which is close to town and has free Wi-Fi and Netflix. The house and section is children and pet friendly.

Our cottage is a small and cosy house with all the basic necessities to make your stay enjoyable and comfortable. We offer a clean and tidy 3-bedroom house with full kitchen facilities, a fireplace and heat pump to keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. The house is configured with two queen beds and one set of single bunks. There is a lovely outdoor deck area for summer BBQ's! It’s a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere. It’s all you need for a stay in Twizel.
The house is fully fenced and laundry facilities are available. There is complementary fibre Wi-Fi and Netflix. The house is child friendly and has some basic child facilities including portacot and highchair.
Our small cottage is located just a few minutes’ walk from the town centre and the local shops and restaurants.
Feel free to contact us for more info.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Fully fenced
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
If you bring a pet, you must notify us.
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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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Twizel

Located in Twizel, this holiday home is in a rural area 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Twizel, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Mueller Ridge - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Twizel Town Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lake Ruataniwha - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Lake Pukaki - 11 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Lake Ohau - 28 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Top Hut - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ministry of Works - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fishtail Authentic Indian Cuisine - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Vier Project - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Mackenzie Cottage - 5 min walk town! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Mackenzie Cottage - 5 min walk town! ?

As of 10 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mackenzie Cottage - 5 min walk town! on 1 December 2025 start from NZ$302.46, 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.

What time is check-in at Mackenzie Cottage - 5 min walk town! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mackenzie Cottage - 5 min walk town! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mackenzie Cottage - 5 min walk town! located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Mueller Ridge and Twizel Town Centre. Lake Ruataniwha is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

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

Great Stay

Just like home - have stayed a number of times at this place and will book again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Julie C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Snow & salmon at Twizel

Very comfortable & warm. A little tired & could use a spring clean but otherwise a good holiday bach with a lot of essentials provided which is much appreciated.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Geoffrey H.

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

Great location

Great location. Central to everything. Loved exploring the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D.

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

It was great, no hassles and central enough to walk to shops and restaurants. The hosts were friendl

It was great, no hassles and central enough to walk to shops and restaurants. The hosts were friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our stay with our dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great communication, easy checkin, handy to everything

8/10 Good

Craig J.

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

Blokes fishing trip

An oldy but a goody. Warm, comfy and tidy. Everything worked. We were very happy with our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Just what you need!

The house is minutes from the grocery store and close enough for our family to do day trips to Mt. Cook/Aoraki, Lake Pukaki, and the surrounding area. We loved sitting on the deck at night star gazing. Great place to unwind and relax if the weather is terrible. One morning it was chilly so we lit a fire in the stove in the living room. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
had a great stay. thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Lovely spot - thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ticked all the boxes. Nice and warm with -6 outside
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice location near town .very comfortable old house just home

Enjoyed. Comfy.well love to go back again .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not as advertised

The photos of the property were apparently staged with rented furnishings. The actual furniture was shabby, the bathroom floor dirty, the carpets dirty, the lights had no ceiling fixtures. As a “bach” for a lower price and with honest representation it would have been acceptable, but as a rental for top dollar and misrepresented it was disappointing. We never looked forward to returning to the cottage after a day of exploring the beautiful area. On the positive side, the beds were comfortable and the area restaurants were good. Renter beware.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

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

Cute house in great location

We enjoyed our stay. The house had everything needed and was in an excellent location reference the town. Very quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy d.

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

Fantastic Bach Experience

Unbeatable location. Easy access, simple but had everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie I.

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

Great cottage

Cottage was a really good size in a quiet street close to main highway and tourist attractions. Garden was great for our two small dogs to run around. We'd happily have stayed longer if we'd had the time
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachael C.

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

Great stay

Absolutely perfect for our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

John N.

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

U3A A2O group cycle challenge.

An excellently positioned, comfortable cottage which was ideal for our stay. Thanks guys.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Kristan T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Location

Good location, good bach, inside could do with some TLC
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

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

Great weekend away

Awesome cottage. It was perfect for our family of 4 (plus our Westie dog) to have a weekend break away. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam P.

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

nice place

Great place, dog friendly, close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Franceca P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We enjoyed to stay.

Nice place to stay , great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

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

Sunny and relaxed

Great wee property, good fencing for the dog. Plenty of heating options for those sub zero nights. The hosts were great to deal with. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

david b.

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

A

for price was well worth it, would go direct with owner next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony R.

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

Very enjoyable

Really comfortable and clean. Great place to stop over. Thanks so much
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony R.

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

Awesome little house

Very clean, tidy and comfortable. Definitely recommend it
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

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