Title: Secluded Rustic Cabin near Twizel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Secluded Rustic Cabin near Twizel Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Secluded Rustic Cabin near Twizel ![Fireplace, books - Secluded Rustic Cabin near Twizel (Ben Ohau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75980000/75970200/75970112/659d81b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Secluded Rustic Cabin near Twizel (Ben Ohau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75980000/75970200/75970112/d3cc98ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Secluded Rustic Cabin near Twizel (Ben Ohau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75980000/75970200/75970112/b56ac89a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets - Secluded Rustic Cabin near Twizel (Ben Ohau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75980000/75970200/75970112/99ca4873.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Secluded Rustic Cabin near Twizel (Ben Ohau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75980000/75970200/75970112/6613b2a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies High Country Cabin, a stylishly decorated retreat in the heart of the Southern Alps on New Zealand's South Island, offers a rustic country-style experience. Enjoy direct access to snow sports, mountaineering, hiking & tramping and mountain-biking in this beautiful natural setting. Unwind with traditional log burner heating and take advantage of hotel-quality linen. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 1 bedroomSleeps 511 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Fireplace - Mountain view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Secluded Rustic Cabin near Twizel High Country Cabin is a stylishly decorated cabin in the heart of the Southern Alps on the South Island of New Zealand. Inspired by the Backcountry huts throughout the area, it provides a rustic country-style experience. Situated 15 minutes outside of Twizel in the heart of the Mackenzie, it has direct access to all of the natural amenities that the area is world famous for including snow sports, mountaineering, hiking & tramping, mountain-biking, hunting & fishing among many other activities. \*\*IMPORTANT\*\*WEATHER POLICY High Country Cabin is in a non urban area. As such the roads to and from town can (not common but possible) become blocked in unusual weather events due to high amounts of snowfall. This is beyond our control. It is the guest's responsibility to keep track of upcoming weather events. In the event that unusually high snowfall is predicted and the guest chooses to relocate elsewhere, High Country Cabin will accept a cancellation and issue a refund on any unused nights if notified before the checkout. A weather forecast from a reputable weather forecasting website must be used as documentation for the cancellation. \*\*IMPORTANT\*\*LOG BURNER The main source of heating at the cabin is via traditional log burner. When used properly this a great source of heating. Follow these instructions to start a fire: Place about 6 pieces of kindling (small bits of timber) in a criss cross pattern across the metal grate inside. Place a single piece of firewood on top of the kindling Place a small (about the size of 2 dice) bit of Firelight (provided) under the kindling Using the provided fireplace matches, light the Firelight. This will burn for some time until your kindling is well lit. Once the Firelight is lit, close and latch the front door immediately Pull the air vent lever to OPEN by sliding to the left, until the firewood has caught fire Once the firewood has caught fire, you can add more firewood in a criss cross pattern Slide the air vent to the right to allow the fire to burn slowly steadily. Generally it should be almost completely to the right IMPORTANT FIRE SAFTY TIPS: \-NEVER OPERATE LOG BURNER WITH GLASS DOOR OPEN \-ONLY USE PROVIDED LOG BURNER TOOLS WHEN HANDLING ITEMS INSIDE \-TAKE CARE WHEN OPENING LOG BURNER DOOR, HAVE A LOG BURNER TOOL HANDY TO PUSH BACK ANYTHING THAT MAY BE LEANING AGAINST THE DOOR \-NEVER LEAN OR PLACE ANY OBJECTS ON OR AROUND LOG BURNER \-DO NOT BURN PAPER OR NEWSPAPER IN FIRE, AS THIS CREATES UNNECESSARY ASH. USE PROVIDED FIRELIGHT INSTEAD. \-DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START FIRE USING HALF BURNT LOGS, AS THIS WILL CAUSE SMOKE. USE A FRESH LOG. ONCE FIRE IS ESTABLISHED YOU MAY ADD OLD LOGS BACK IN. FIREWOOD & KINDLING High Country Cabin is provided with a supply of pre-chopped firewood and kindling. To those who are not used to using a Log Burner for regular heating, managing this can take some getting used to. We suggest the following: Always make sure the supply of kindling inside the house is maintained by filling up the indoor kindling basket regularly, wet kindling needs about 24 hours to dry to be useful. Always make sure the supply of firewood inside the house is maintained by stacking and restocking the indoor firewood piles as you use them. Keeping the firewood you plan on using over the next 24 hours allow the firewood to dry inside the cabin before it's used. LINEN & SERVICING High Country Cabin is supplied with hotel-quality linen from a local hotel supplier. This supplier can replace the linen plus provide the cabin with a full clean at additional cost if required. LPG GAS LPG Gas powers both the cooktop and the hot water. If either of these stop operating simply follow these directions: \-Notify us that a bottle is out (so we can order a new one straight away) \-Switch all knobs on the cooktop to the OFF position (Water Heater is automatic) \-Go outside and locate the LGP Gas Cylinders \-In Between the cylinders you'll find a central valve which switches between the bottles \-Switch from the bottle is is directed to, to the alternate bottle \-Return inside and continue using RUBBISH Due to our rural location, there is no rubbish collection or bins. We ask that rubbish is bagged up securely and left inside the cabin (out of reach of wildlife). If you are able to take with you as you depart, this is also highly appreciated. Easy Instructions: GPS Maps should get you very close to our driveway, then look out for a blue sign showing our street number. Detailed instructions: When coming from Twizel, head towards Lake Ohau on Manuka Terrace. After a while the road goes from sealed to gravel (drive carefully), approx 2 kms on you will see the power lines cross from the right side to the left side of the road. We are the (second driveway) long straight driveway on the right that heads towards the mountain. There is a blue council sign saying our street number (available to guests with a confirmed reservation) at the start of the driveway. Turn off Manuka Terrace down the long straight driveway till you reach a farm gate, open and enter gate (please keep closed at all times). The driveway then turns into a gravel track, follow the track to the cabin. Please keep vehicles to gravel track only, and do not drive elsewhere on property. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing - Ski lift privileges - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Gravel flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - On a lake - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Ski lift privileges - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Housekeeping (on request) - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 11 square feet ## Similar properties ![Premium 1 Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107530000/107523100/107523051/65a5d943.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Alps Motel Apartment Twizel Twizel - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Microwave 10 Exceptional 122 reviews CA $256 CA $296 total includes taxes & fees Mar 1 - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Located in Ben Ohau, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Ohau Skifield and Ladybird Hill Vineyard 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 Ohau. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby. [Visit our Ben Ohau travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Ben-Ohau.dx553248635929333065) [View more Cabin rentals in Ben Ohau](https://www.expedia.ca/Ben-Ohau-Cabins.d553248635929333065-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-44.24953%2C169.98888&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rZCM-YuT4zF_3gOs4HsszrLHMaw=) Ben Ohau, Canterbury ### What's nearby - ![Spring over lake #springfun](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113040/304c2767-e253-4c39-82ff-cbabfa1f073c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Ruataniwha 11 min drive \- 6.8 km - ![Lake Ohau showing a lake or waterhole and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113042/647c8a87-c0a8-4d0d-bdac-e6d858ebe055.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Ohau 24 min drive \- 12.9 km - Mueller Ridge 17 min drive \- 16.6 km - Twizel Town Centre 17 min drive \- 13.3 km - Lake Pukaki Information Center 26 min drive \- 30.3 km ### Restaurants - The Vier Project 14 min drive - Poppies Cafe 14 min drive - Mint Folk 14 min drive - Jasmine Thai 13 min drive - Fishtail Authentic Indian Cuisine 20 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Secluded Rustic Cabin near Twizel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Secluded Rustic Cabin near Twizel? ### What time is check-out at Secluded Rustic Cabin near Twizel? ### Where is Secluded Rustic Cabin near Twizel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Secluded Rustic Cabin near Twizel Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 11 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### SUROMA N. May 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay We had a great time, it is as advertised; clean, middle of nowhere and cozy. ##### SUROMA N. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brendan Q. Jan 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Cabin We absolutely loved staying here, the property was beautiful and had everything we needed. It wasn't far off the beaten track and the host was helpful with us. Bed was super comfy, the place in general was really comfortable for us to stay in, and we had a memorable christmas here. Highly recommend! ##### Brendan Q. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly D. Dec 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful and secluded cabin We only stayed one night which didn’t seem enough! Beautiful cabin, magical atmosphere, and excellent communication from the host. Really well furnished cabin and a view unmatched by anything else! ##### Kelly D. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stuart C. Jun 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Whole stay was perfect from start to finish. ##### Stuart C. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerry B. Jul 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A very special place! We loved everything about this wonderful property. Peaceful, well catered, warm and welcoming. Would have loved to have stayed longer. Great hosts, excellent communication. ##### Kerry B. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelsey L. Jan 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great short stay Not much to do during the day but in the afternoon and night when the sun goes down and you can see all the stars it is magical! Would come back again during the spring or autumn when it’s no so hot. ##### Kelsey L. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### SARAH T. Jan 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cabin with great character! This cabin has so much character with fantastic amenities. The host sent us detailed instructions which made checking in very easy, as well as pointing us in the direction of Lake Oahu which was the most refreshing afternoon swim. Would have loved to have spent longer and would definitely return. ##### SARAH T. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Morgan R. Jul 26, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing retreat Great property, stunning location. Had everything we needed, a perfect relaxing time had by all. ##### Morgan R. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachael B. May 5, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magical cabin stay I saw this this accomodation back in 2018 and it’s been on my bucket list ever since. Almost four years on I was beyond excited to finally stay. It exceeded expectations. We had the most magical stay in the High Country cabin. Autumn has been such a great time to visit, as we had beautiful sunny days out doing the walks around Mt Cook, yet the evenings were cool enough to snuggle up and drink hot chocolates by the fire. Being located in the dark sky reserve the stars were absolutely breathtaking. Located in the most beautiful location surrounded by the mountains, this cabin was a dream come true. ##### Rachael B. Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mel M. Mar 30, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful + Picturesque A great location to enjoy all that the Mackenzie has to offer. The cabin was quiet and had everything we needed for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. The host was a great communicator and kept us informed with all the information we needed to ensure a relaxing experience. Highly recommend if you want to be able to gaze out at the mountains or at the stars in peace and quiet with a cosy log fire to keep you warm. ##### Mel M. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Daniel J. Jan 1, 2025 ##### Daniel J. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024