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Mackenzie Cottage - Close to town!

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A small house with a porch area featuring wooden chairs and a small table.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV. There is a kitchen area visible through an open doorway.
A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a rug. There is a television and a cabinet in the background.
A compact kitchen with a dining table, wooden chairs, a refrigerator, an oven, and a window with a view of the outside.
A bedroom with a bed, a window, a door, and a view of a house outside.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Private fenced-in yard
    One of the few properties with a fully fenced outdoor space.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Twizel Town Centre

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Barbecue
  • Toys
  • Free internet
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Twizel, Canterbury
  • Place, Mueller Ridge
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Twizel Town Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Twizel Heritage Trail
    ‪15 min walk‬

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

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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 looking for area attractions can visit High Country Salmon and NZ Alpine Lavender. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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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
  • Twizel Heritage Trail - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lake Pukaki - 14 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Lake Ohau - 18 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ministry of Works - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Poppies Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Shapau Pizza - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Mackenzie Cottage - Close to town! pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Mackenzie Cottage - Close to town!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mackenzie Cottage - Close to town!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mackenzie Cottage - Close to town!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mackenzie Cottage - Close to town! located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Mueller Ridge and Twizel Town Centre. Twizel Heritage Trail and Lake Ruataniwha are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 41 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our family stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and tidy. A cosy old cottage made for a very relaxed stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great little place, and the hosts were great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication with the hosts, very friendly and responsive. Lovely older home near the town center. Recent upgrades (kitchen cabinets, carpet, etc) are nice. Easy parking, quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice central place to stay for the lakes and Mount Cook. And if you ever wanted to feel like an astronaut just lay on the deck on a clear night. Or sit in the garden….. bring a telescope :-) Everything was clean and neat . Comfy beds .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot close to town
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

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

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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