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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11980 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Twizel, Twizel
  • Twizel Town Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Mueller Ridge
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Lake Ruataniwha
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Twizel

On lake.Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Twizel Town Centre and Mueller Ridge. Lake Ruataniwha is within 3 miles (5 km) and Lake Pukaki is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Twizel Town Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mueller Ridge - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lake Ruataniwha - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Lake Pukaki - 10 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Lake Ohau - 29 min drive - 15.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mt Cook Alpine Salmon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bumbles Bacon Butties - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Musterer's Hut Cafe - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

Property manager

Andrea Strydom

Languages

Czech, English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video game console
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 980 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Twizel Peaceful Retreat Twizel
Twizel Peaceful Retreat Private vacation home
Twizel Peaceful Retreat Private vacation home Twizel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Twizel Peaceful Retreat to the airport?

This vacation home is 96.6 mi (112-min drive) away from the Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Twizel Peaceful Retreat on Jun 6, 2025 start from $74.85, excluding 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.

Does Twizel Peaceful Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Twizel Peaceful Retreat offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Twizel Peaceful Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Twizel Peaceful Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Twizel Peaceful Retreat?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Twizel Peaceful Retreat have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Twizel Peaceful Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Twizel Peaceful Retreat to downtown Twizel?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Twizel.

Twizel Peaceful Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 166 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pauline M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Gail R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Snug, Clean Place

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

10/10 Excellent

Trish D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for relaxing and recharging

My family and I stayed at this property after traveling extensively across New Zealand. We very much enjoyed the homey and comfortable feel. The communication with Andrea was phenomenal! Andrea was easy to connect with and ask questions as well as providing the necessary information. We enjoyed the small town feel of Twizel while still having ready access to the dark sky preserve and Mount Cook. I highly recommend this location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Jess C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Ketan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

Well equipped property, sorting meals out was a breeze.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy stay

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

8/10 Good

Helen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Just like home 🏠
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dirk V.

Liked: Cleanliness

FATHER AND ADULT SONS

Thoroughly enjoyable. A great base for a brief fishing adventure
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Helen T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Accomodation had everything you need

Whilst parts of the accommodation are a bit dated, it was very clean and had everything you need. Andrea was an excellent host.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable

Ckean, tidy, warm and absolutely perfect for our needs. Thanks to host. We'll stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zhi Hui

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This has been a home away from home for us during our road trip around south island in June. The house is well equipped for all of our needs and much more! Using the bikes to cycle around the neighbourhood marked our first experience cycling in winter! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Rob K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and amenties

Had everything we needed for our stay. Walkable to stores and a few restaurants in town. Easy day trip to Mount Cook area. House was clean, comfortable bed, outdoor deck and furniture.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katharina B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful family bach near Aoraki Mount Cook

We had a great time in this lovely holiday bach. We chose it due to its proximity to Aoraki Mount Cook where we did some day hikes and because it looked so cosy and other guests had mentioned how well set up for families and clean it was. We loved playing the board games at night and we used the bikes for a lovely ride along the river. It was very clean and well looked after and we hope to visit again in the near future. Great communication with the host - - we felt well looked after even before checking in. We all loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

kellie g.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jo L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time

Totally enjoyed our stay , loved relaxing there and warm weather. Loved amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great holiday home

Stayed two nights with a family of 8. The weather was fine so we cooked and ate outside...good BBQ and lounge area outside. The inside lounge/kitchen area was small for the size of our group. Most things in the kitchen and pantry, but overall a well appointed property in a handy location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deepak B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great location and house had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Well setup house

Well setup house with lots of beds and everything you need. Easy walk from back fence gate to the town centre. Good heating for our middle of winter stay. Host helpful, although we did not need to ask for anything
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Great place, fantastic service. Can’t wait to come back. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Student trip

The house was excellent for our group of ten students! Andrea was super helpful and communicative, and we will definitely use this place again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023