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Omahau Escape - Twizel

Holiday home in Twizel with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Exterior
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 790 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Twizel, Canterbury
  • Place, Twizel Town Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Mueller Ridge
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Pukaki
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Omahau Escape - Twizel

You will be close to everything when you stay in our fully renovated centrally located home just 2 minutes walk to the shops and cafes on a quiet side street in Twizel.
There is plenty of free onsite parking in the large fully fenced section (plenty of room for cars and boats).
We are happy for you to bring your pets, as long as you clean up after them.
Free unlimited wifi and Netflix are provided.
Great for all the family to enjoy.

Bedding configuration:

Bedroom 1 - Queen
Bedroom 2 - Queen
Bedroom 3 - Queen bunk bottom, single above

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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 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property # 9720503

About the area

Twizel

Twizel is home to this holiday home. 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.
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Twizel, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Twizel Town Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mueller Ridge - 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 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ministry of Works - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Musterers Hut - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Omahau Escape - Twizel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Omahau Escape - Twizel?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Omahau Escape - Twizel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Omahau Escape - Twizel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Omahau Escape - Twizel located?

Situated in Twizel, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Twizel Town Centre and Mueller Ridge. Lake Ruataniwha is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Clare B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place with great amenities. The only thing that let it down was the unkept garden.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham G.

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

Great Stay

Had everything we needed very warm and comfortable home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan W.

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

Great accomodation

Location was fabulous. Warm and cosy. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynette E.

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

Review

Easy to find and central location in the McKenzie basin. Plenty to do and see in the region
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

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

Lovely little getaway

A nicely renovated cottage with great outside area, perfect for our dog and for us to relax inbetween axtivities in and around Twizel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

stevenson m.

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

Pet friendly

Tidy property
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Due to Lindas pass closed we came up the coastal road great trip up. weather was fine but cold -2 most nights. done our fishing, site seeing as usual had a good break away the house is just like a small home away from home for us and have stayed many times.
Snow up the canal
fish bowl
back lawn one morning
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham G.

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

happy get away

We have stay at the Modern Twizel Escape many times and are calling it our other home . We find that we can just drive up from Invercargill unlock the door and relax and unwind,
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham G., Invercargill

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

Twizel holiday

Nice warm house everything you need on hand.Didn't want to leave weather great , fish hard to find.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

J m C.

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

Great location

Close to everything. Only issue we had was trying to get TV working. Would also be nice not to look at bins outside the lounge. Overall value for money. Would Definately satay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Di V.

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

pleasant stay-window in bedroom now "cocked up" with matches to stop rattling

very pleasant
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Trevor D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Could not get satellite tv to work book a bach lady couldn’t either, shops nearby, lawn needed mowing.pet friendly.. close to all main places to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Samantha P.

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

Our review

It was a nice house plenty of room and tidy, there were a couple things that let us down. The property outside was untidy could have done with a mow as I couldn't play my outside activity I bought up and also the dishes were dirty in the cupboards I had to clean everyone I wanted to use. But otherwise nice wee house to stay in.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

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