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Twizel Peaceful Retreat

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Relax in the backyard patio area with a seating arrangement and enjoy the shade from the overhead sail.
Cozy room amenities include a baby changing station, potty, and playpen.
Enter a charming home through the glass door, flanked by a lush green bush and a window above.
Stroll up to this charming home with a welcoming front door and a beautifully manicured lawn.
Prepare meals in this functional kitchen with a microwave, stove, and refrigerator.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 1191 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$249
includes taxes & fees
16 July - 17 July

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 transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not 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
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
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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

About the area

Map
Twizel, Twizel

What's nearby

  • Twizel Town Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mueller Ridge - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lake Ruataniwha - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Lake Pukaki - 10 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Lake Ohau - 29 min drive - 24.3 km

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

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 12 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Twizel Peaceful Retreat on 16 July 2025 start from AU$248.52, 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.

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.

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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

Barbara

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

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

8/10 Good

Helen T.

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Dirk V.

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

FATHER AND ADULT SONS

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracy I.

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra E.

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

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

will m.

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

Overnight in Twizel

Great house - many thanks
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniela N.

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

Everything you need to explore the area

Great house. We stayed for 2 nights only, but easily can spend a week or two with friends. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ankit B.

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

Andrea's beautiful house, in amazing place

Andrea is a very nice host, easy to communicate, always responsive. The place is in an amazing place, Twizel is a beautiful town, easy drive to lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo and Mt. Cook.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

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

Private and quiet

This was a great place to stay and we loved the back deck and barbecue. Very central, close to the shops and with a lovely back garden. It was fun to have the bikes to ride around town and it was a convenient base for exploring the Mt Cook National park. The house was very clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

Gorgeous family accomodation

We stayed here as a large family group and we’re all pleasantly surprised at how well done this holiday home was. Everything you could want was supplied, it was clean and tidy and so well set up. Beds were comfy and the shower was amazing. Very clean and tidy, plenty of off street parking. Would absolutely recommend this house to anyone looking for somewhere to stay in Twizel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Lovely home

Such a clean and well organised place to stay. We slept so well and were grateful for the comforts of home after a big day of riding. Thanks so much.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023