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# Black Stilt Retreat, STUNNING luxury property

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

In the heart of a private yet central location, Black Stilt Retreat offers an architecturally designed home perfect for entertaining. Unwind in the well-equipped kitchen or take a 10-minute stroll to local restaurants. Enjoy full climate control with polished concrete floors, underfloor heating, and smart features like WiFi and Bluetooth speakers.

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61259 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor Space

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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.

### Black Stilt Retreat, STUNNING luxury property

Black Stilt Retreat is a brand new, three bedroom, architecturally designed home built to the highest possible standard. The private but central location will make choosing to spend your evenings entertaining at home in the well equip kitchen or taking a 10 minute walk to the local restaurants a hard decision.   
Equipped with free WiFi, bluetooth speaker system and smart TV - making certain everyone’s needs are meet.  
  
Polished concrete floors with underfloor heating throughout, ducted heat pumps and electric fire ensure guests can have full climate control and will be comfortable all year round.  
  
You enjoy full use of Black Stilt Retreat during your stay.  
  
Black Stilt Retreat is located on a back section with a long driveway.

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the house: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster

### Dining

- Dining table

### Bedrooms

- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 2 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room

### Entertainment

- Smart TV

### Outdoor areas

- Balcony
- Barbecue grill
- Garden

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### 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)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher

### General

- Garden
- Unit size: 1,259 square feet

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

## 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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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

### Property is also known as

103685

## About the area

Twizel is home to this vacation home. 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 Mueller Ridge and Lake Ruataniwha. [Visit our Twizel travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Twizel.dx6025811)

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Twizel, Canterbury

### What's nearby

- ![Lake Pukaki](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113036/6ac179f3-120d-4df9-aab1-f03035c55613.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Lake Pukaki  
11 min drive \- 15.2 km
- ![Lake Ohau](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  
27 min drive \- 26.9 km
- ![Tekapo Springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6239359/7cb66e1f-4295-4a73-b76a-ca96b37abc20.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Tekapo Springs  
49 min drive \- 74.0 km
- Mueller Ridge  
15 min walk \- 1.3 km
- Twizel Town Centre  
18 min walk \- 1.5 km

### Getting around

- Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)  
113 min drive

### Restaurants

- The Vier Project  
13 min walk
- Poppies Cafe  
3 min drive
- Mint Folk  
18 min walk
- Jasmine Thai  
19 min walk
- Fishtail Authentic Indian Cuisine  
19 min walk

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## Black Stilt Retreat, STUNNING luxury property Reviews

## Reviews

### Exceptional

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### 10

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## Reviews

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### 10/10 Excellent

#### dennis v.

Sep 5, 2024

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

#### Restful and Quiet 

From the moment we stepped inside the modern character and space of this home helped us to a much needed rest and relaxing stay.

##### dennis v.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

Verified

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Jill D.

Jan 21, 2026

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

Modern house, good for a family of 4 adults and 2 teenagers

##### Jill D.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

Verified

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Verified traveller

Aug 22, 2023

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

#### Catching up with friend's

Lovelly accommodation..perfect weather what more coild you want

##### Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

Verified

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Garth C.

Jun 6, 2022

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

#### Queens birthday getaway

What a awesome place to stay at, everything was perfect 10/10 for blackstilt twizel. Garth and Rach, Dunedin

##### Garth C.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022