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MacKenzie Cottage - Close to centre!

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Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Bathroom
Room
Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Toys
  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

MacKenzie Cottage - Close to centre!

Free wifi and nice and close to town!!

The cottage has an open plan lounge and kitchen, 3 bedrooms off the lounge.

The recently renovated kitchen boasts a nice big fridge and has everything you need, including a fold-out dining table suitable for eating meals around.

The new bathroom has a good-sized shower, vanity, and toilet. Separate laundry with washing machine

The house is very compact (70sqm) but has a lovely fully fenced back yard that is excellent for children and dogs to play and a covered verandah to enjoy a quiet drink on, outdoor kitchen area and fridge for outside entertaining.

Unlimited Wifi
Linen and Towels Provided
The listing is limited to 6 people max

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children using a bed, please add as an extra guest
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Fenced back yard, no pets on furniture
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9585399
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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 Mueller Ridge and Lake Ruataniwha.
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Twizel, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Mueller Ridge - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Twizel Town Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lake Ohau - 28 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Tekapo Springs - 48 min drive - 73.3 km
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 49 min drive - 74.7 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 125 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Poppies Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Vier Project - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ministry of Works - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is MacKenzie Cottage - Close to centre! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at MacKenzie Cottage - Close to centre!?

As of 28 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at MacKenzie Cottage - Close to centre! on 4 June 2026 start from AU$147, 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 MacKenzie Cottage - Close to centre!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at MacKenzie Cottage - Close to centre!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at MacKenzie Cottage - Close to centre!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is MacKenzie Cottage - Close to centre! located?

Situated in Twizel, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Mueller Ridge and Twizel Town Centre. Lake Ruataniwha is 2 mi (3.3 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. 18 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, updated decor, great driveway, everything within walking distance. Great for our travel group of two couples
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really clean and tidy house
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Severine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
A good place to stay unfortunately my kids and the cat were unable to come
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2025
Sorry to hear they didnt make it! Have refunded the extra guest fee, hope you still enjoyed being back in Twizel
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The propery was the best we have stayed in on our 2 week trip. Everything was spotless and the house was very well catered. Close walk to lovely restaurants for dinner. Comfortable beds. We even did a bit of star gazing in the back yard in the middle of the night. I would definitely recommend this property
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne P.

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

Great little house

Perfect location,
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo

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

Perfect wee bach

Suited our needs perfectly and well priced, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zella S.

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

Just what we needed

A nice, clean well appointed place, handy location and dog friendly- perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn A.

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

Our family Holiday in Twizel.

An awesome little place, just perfect for our Family. Great section and fully fenced for our two dogs, would be very happy to stay here again. Will be booking again for future stays in Twizel. AAA+++
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Rhys M.

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

Easy getaway

The property was exactly as listed, suited my girlfriend and I perfectly to spend a long weekend away with our pooch. Nice warm and comfortable accommodation, very handy location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

john r.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Mckenzie cottage

Warm handy and good yard for dog
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Comfortable, pet friendly accommodation

We enjoyed our 3 night stay at MacKenzie. We really valued and appreciated being able to have our English Springer come with us. Thanks Leanne.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mikayla

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
The place had everything we need and was kept clean. This is a good example of you get what you pay for, as it is a very affordable price point.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

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

Terrific Spot To Stay

A great wee property, close to town. Very clean and tidy and well presented. Great to be able to take the dog, big backyard for her to run around in. The veranda is great for getting some shade on those hot Twizel days. We'd love to come back and stay again 😊
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Amazing

Absolutely amazing holiday home. Super comfortable and had everything you could need. We'll 100% be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn A.

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

An absolutely brilliant place handy to the shops and a great area to relax.

Brilliant place to stay, plenty of space in the yard for activities. Great house to stay, in. Heat pump was a must for the hot days! (Had plenty of them!!!) Very helpful and accommodating host, had absolutely no problems with adding a couple of friends to stay for a couple of nights. Only a short walk to centre of Twizel shopping centre. Highly recommended accommodation!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Pros: The cottage looked clean on arrival, and we especially liked the kitchen and the newly renovated bathroom. Cons: During our stay, I experienced several unexplained skin reactions that caused discomfort. Later, I noticed a small insect on my clothing. While I cannot determine the source, this affected our overall comfort during the stay. Because of this experience, we felt a five-star rating would not be appropriate, even though there were positive aspects to the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jinmy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

MacKenzie Cottage

Twizel township is a lovely place, we were surprised at the night life on the streets but it was still a nice relaxing place to go for the weekend. The heatpump didnt seem to want to operate with the remote. And there were a heap of bottle caps in driveway, which were not ours. All in all we would come back when affordable, it was a nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pene W.

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

Tidy and comfortable property

Mackenzie Cottage is a comfortable Twizel house with everything you need. Very clean and tidy inside and a lovely outdoor area too.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

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

Lovely stay in Twizel

We enjoyed our stay, great location and the Bach had everything we needed. Really appreciated that we could bring our dog too.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bear W.

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

Mackenzie cottage Twizel.

Awesome house to stay clean tidy warm and cozy! Bed was great too !😎
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rod W.

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

Will be back

Well located clean pet friendly,and made very easy to organize much appreciated. 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Roland P.

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

Mid winter break

It’s a lovely feeling to come back to a nice warm house after a day fishing and 4x4 driving Over all it’s a lovely house to stay in clean and warm We’ll be back
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

grant b.

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

Oven wasn’t that clean and bottle tops in garden but rest was fine but only had half roll of toilet

Was fine
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

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Hosted by Leanne Reid

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