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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 11

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Fenced yard

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bunk Bed and 2 Single 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.

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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

Under 21 years olds cannot book this house, they must be accompanied by someone 21 and over

Parties are not allowed

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20038194
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

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 Mueller Ridge and Lake Ruataniwha. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Twizel, Twizel

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Twizel Peaceful Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Twizel Peaceful Retreat?

As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Twizel Peaceful Retreat on 17 Sept 2026 start from AU$264, 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 Twizel Peaceful Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the 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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri E.

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

8/10 Good

daniel s.

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

10/10 Excellent

jh d.

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

10/10 Excellent

Danny d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well-cared for house and good living area and kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2026
Our house is one of the lowest priced houses in Twizel, unfortunately accommodation in New Zealand is more expensive than overseas accommodation. It is an older house as per the photo's, we are renovating the kitchen in June so hopefully it will feel more modern. The shower drain sometimes gets blocked with long hair, we try to clean it at each clean, I have now changed the cover so hopeful that will help with cleaning and faster drainage. We do have fire alarms throughout the house, unfortunately some people like electric blankets and heaters to keep warm but these do not have to be plugged in. We have good quality couches in the house, I am sorry you found them uncomfortable.
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Malcolm R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

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

Cozy stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great property!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cleanness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

kellie g.

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

Easy 1 night stay at Twizel

Nice easy night's stay at Twizel. BBQ was great and easy for a casual dinner
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail R.

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

Snug, Clean Place

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified

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
Verified

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

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

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