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Twizel Peaceful Retreat

Relax in a haven of peace. Play games, watch your favorite shows on the large flat-screen smart TV or simply enjoy quality time with family.

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Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Miscellaneous
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 1191 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Bicycle on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Rafting nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horse riding 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 with you on the trip)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 980 sq ft (91 sq m)

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Exterior

Private holiday home

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (53)
Private holiday home

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

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
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation 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 neighborhood

Map
Twizel, Twizel

What's nearby

  • Twizel Town Centre - 4 min walk
  • Mueller Ridge - 6 min walk
  • Lake Ruataniwha - 4 min drive
  • Lake Pukaki - 9 min drive
  • Lake Ohau - 39 min drive

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.

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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Twizel Peaceful Retreat located?

This family-friendly Twizel vacation 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. 118 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 162 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Catherine

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

10/10 Excellent

Deepak B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great location and house had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

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

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

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

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

Jo L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family time
Totally enjoyed our stay , loved relaxing there and warm weather. Loved amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 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

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

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

David T.

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

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

Zhi Hui

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

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

Julie C.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Katharina B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had an amazing time! The house was clean and well equipped. The host was very responsive. The house was perfect for our needs. Thank you for a “peaceful” time in Twizel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
Excellent facility. Nice to have a garage. Well appointed...
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Rose W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent accommodation
Thank you for an amazing holiday home. Andrea had excellent communication with us and provided us with all the information we required for our stay. The home was in a convenient location to the town and beautiful lakes. I would thoroughly recommend to any families that may like a holiday in this area and the home was spotless and very spacious. Visiting the Alpine Lavender Farm was a wonderful relaxing experience. Many Thanks Andrea.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022