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Twizel Alps Retreat

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Beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61453 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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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 Alps Retreat

This gorgeous well-loved two storey house is very clean, comfortable, warm, family-friendly and spacious. It’s unique easy-living design makes it elegant yet homely. The large fully fenced back yard and patio area is great for relaxing and having a BBQ. The house is situated on the quiet western side of town with breath taking views of the Ben Ohau ranges and surrounding mountains. It is the perfect base to explore the Mount Cook National Park, Tekapo, the fishing canals and the many lakes that surround this town. It is also only 1.5 hours drive from Wanaka.

The beautiful kitchen flows through to the open plan large dining area and spacious lounge capturing all day sun. The dining table is big with comfortable cushioned chairs, which allows plenty of space for computer work to happen while others want to simultaneously eat at the table. There is an extensive collection of books, DVD’s (some blue ray), games, puzzles and toys, for hours of entertainment.

The downstairs bedroom is large and has a comfortable king size bed and an ensuite bathroom (toilet and shower). Baby items are stored in the cupboard which include, gates for the stairs, a high chair (feeding chair), a portable cot, baby toys and a baby bath. At the top of the stairs is an open plan bedroom with a double and single bed, leading into another spacious room with a comfortable queen bed. All bedrooms look out at the surrounding mountains. The upstairs bathroom is spacious and has a toilet and a large shower.

Two heat pumps keep this house warm during winter, with extra blankets provided. The air-conditioning keeps the house cool during summer, with extra fans provided in the bedrooms.

The Twizel Market Place is a leisurely 10 minute walk or a 2 minute drive from the house with numerous restaurants, bars, grocery and convenience stores. The closest bistro is about a 5 minute walk from the house.

Cleanliness is important to us, however during this COVID19 time we are taking extra care with cleaning and disinfecting, so you can expect to stay in a safe and clean home. All high touch surfaces are carefully cleaned and disinfected between guests. 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 lock-box for easy access and self-check-in. We are also very flexible with cancellations during this time, even though our cancellation policy is a full refund two weeks before your booking, we do offer full refunds after this depending on the situation (please speak to us).

Property manager

Andrea Strydom

Languages

Czech, English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,453 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Lockbox

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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

About the neighborhood

Map
Twizel, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Mueller Ridge - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Twizel Town Centre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lake Ruataniwha - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Lake Pukaki - 11 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Lake Ohau - 29 min drive - 15.1 miles

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mt Cook Alpine Salmon - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bumbles Bacon Butties - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Musterer's Hut Cafe - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Twizel Alps Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Twizel Alps Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Twizel Alps Retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Twizel Alps Retreat located?

This family-friendly Twizel vacation home is located on a river, within a 15-minute walk of Mueller Ridge and Twizel Town Centre. Lake Ruataniwha is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

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