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TWIZEL - House near the lake

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Exterior
Miscellaneous
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, Netflix, streaming services
2 bedrooms, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets
TWIZEL - House near the lake provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 550 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

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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 - House near the lake

Our cosy house is located a 5 minute drive from the town of Twizel or 2 minutes to Lake Ruataniwha. It is a small two bedroom house but has everything you will need to have a great holiday away from home.
Twizel is a lovely place to stay with lots of activities all year round. The house has amazing views of the mountains. Two bedrooms, both with queen beds, a small lounge with smart TV, Netflix and free wifi.
There is a deck at the front of the house to sit and enjoy the views. Plenty of space for cars to park.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Accessible parking space
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 538 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items
Please turn off the lights and leave the key on the bench when you leave.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please send information about your pet when making a booking, age, breed, any lifestyle info. Please do not leave pets unattended in the house.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 25 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

New House Near the Lake
Twizel House Near The Twizel
Twizel - New House Near the Lake Twizel
Twizel - New House Near the Lake Private vacation home
Twizel - New House Near the Lake Private vacation home Twizel

About the area

Located in Twizel, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. 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 Lake Pukaki and Lake Ruataniwha. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and mountain biking.
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Map
Twizel, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Lake Ruataniwha - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Twizel Town Centre - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Mueller Ridge - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Lake Pukaki - 13 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Lake Ohau - 28 min drive - 23.6 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 127 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Top Hut - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Musterers Hut - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fishtail Authentic Indian Cuisine - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ministry of Works - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is TWIZEL - House near the lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at TWIZEL - House near the lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at TWIZEL - House near the lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is TWIZEL - House near the lake located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Lake Ruataniwha and within 3 miles (5 km) of Mueller Ridge and Twizel Town Centre. Lake Pukaki and Lake Benmore are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

TWIZEL - House near the lake Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

6.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stewart F.

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

Twizel break

Very tidy, great stopover
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn M.

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

3rd great Stay

Just a great stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alina H.

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

Lovely Place

Loved our stay, comfortable wee place, clean and great views. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

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

Great place very enjoyable

3 nights great fun beautiful scenery
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn M.

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

Awesome Weekend

Property was fantastic, nice and quiet, communication was fantastic, had everything plus more we needed for our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn M.

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

Second great stay

Stayed a couple of weeks ago, and this stay was just as good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul J.

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

Great Getaway

Really comfortable and central. It was a pleasure having our doggies with who thoroughly enjoyed themselves too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Awesome little place! Good View, nice and quiet!

8/10 Good

Janice B.

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

Nice small house

Lovely stay. Fairly new property set in a newly developed subdivision.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yoo Kyoung

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property with amazing view
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Birgitte G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

cosy small house

lovely being on the edge of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy F.

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

Lovely stay in Twizel

Lovely stay in the batch in Twizel. Nice location just outside of the town but accessible to everywhere. It had everything we needed and is ideal for a small family.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith H.

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

Wonderful!

Perfect location and views. Lovely & clean. We enjoyed our stay at this bach and would definitely stay again. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob W.

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

Warm house and great views

Wonderful views and a warm house! Hosts were great to deal with which made things easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice cosy property, clean and tidy. Perfect for a short stay to visit Mr Cook and surrounding area. Would recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa B.

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

Small house in Twizel

Clean, newly built small house in a quiet area. The house had everything needed for a comfy stay. Very warm and cosy. Would highly recommended and would stay there again if visiting Twizel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

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

Great stay

Lovely place to stay but too far to walk to town so had to drive. Lovely deck to watch the sun go down.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi E.

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

Lovely Stay

A very nice modern place with in a new subdivision with stunning views in most directions. Very safe feeling area with very friendly locals. Facilities and location were ideal for our weekend in this beautiful spot. Shower pressure was great too 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan-Maree P.

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

Extra long weekend

Excellent property perfect for our small group. Very clean and tidy. Will be renting again next time we are in Twizel for sure. Amazing host to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Udit P.

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

It was really good place with outstanding views.

Awesome views
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graeme W.

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

Great holiday home

Lovely wee house with amazing views. Well set up and perfect for us. Sam was very helpful and friendly and we can’t wait to go back for another week
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maloe v.

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

Wonderful stay and excellent host

Lovely house, clean, accessible and communication with our host Sam went very smoothly. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leigh N.

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

Nice sunny bach

Nice and sunny warm bach. Great communication. Handy to township and Mt Cook. Enjoyed the caring details the owners prepared for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Franceca P.

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

Lovely to stay

It was great place to stay but there was no dining table .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little house

Nice little house in a good location. Even though it's small, there's plenty of extra space for kids to play in the garage. Communication from the host was fantastic. Only marked it down a little as a few things were a little bit grubby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024