Title: Dusky's Hidden Gem - a Private Sanctuary in the majestic Mackenzie country - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Dusky's Hidden Gem - a Private Sanctuary in the majestic Mackenzie country ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107860000/107856700/107856621/03c9a22d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107860000/107856700/107856621/b8aba377.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107860000/107856700/107856621/5fc64ca4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107860000/107856700/107856621/34c0ac98.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107860000/107856700/107856621/9944a40c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to a tranquil retreat in Twizel at this modern studio unit. Enjoy the private garden with barbecue, picnic table, and outdoor bath or lie in bed and gaze up at the star-studded Mackenzie sky through the skylight. 8.4 Very good ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4517 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Dusky's Hidden Gem - a Private Sanctuary in the majestic Mackenzie country Enjoy the star studded Mackenzie sky lying in bed, or in our private outdoor garden area with an outdoor bath. This cosy modern studio unit, sleeps 4 in queen bed and separate bunkroom. Combined with a large, walk in shower; separate toilet room; kitchenette and bbq for your own cooking convenience, well heated by heat pump and TV/wifi. This lovely property is only 5 minutes drive to the blue lakes of Lake Ruataniwha, Pukaki or Benmore. Spend the day at the blue lakes of Lake Ruataniwha, Pukaki or Benmore, or heat to majestic Mt Cook just 45 minutes away. Visit the salmon farm and buy fresh salmon or take a day bike on the A20 bike trail. Tucked away in a quiet cul de save but only 2 minutes walk to restaurants and shopsThe perfect accommodation to rest and relax between exploring one of the most beautiful areas of the world. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 517 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 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 complete the following before checking out: Strip any used beds and gather used towels Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys Please turn off heat pump when you leave Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Under 12 years by permission only. ### 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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property 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 area Twizel is home to this apartment. 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 Mueller Ridge. [Visit our Twizel travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Twizel.dx6025811) [View more Apartments in Twizel](https://www.expedia.ca/Twizel-Apartments.d6025811-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-44.259506,170.10497&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:xpbmGasfm_%40%3FS%3FU%40W%3FU%40S%3FU%40U%40SBU%40U%40UBWBSBU%40QBUDUBSDUBUDQDUDSDQDUFQDUFQDQFUFQFQHQFQFSHQHQFOHQHOHQHMJQHOJMHOJOJMJMJMJOJKJKJOLIJMLKLKJKLILKLGJILKNILGLILENGLILENELENGLCNELENCNELCNANCNANALCN%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FNBN%3FLBP%40L%40NBN%40LBNDNBLDNDNBLFLDNDLDNHLFLDLHNFLHLFLLJFLJLHLJJJLJJLLHJJJNLJHNJLJLJLJNHNJLHNJPHLHPHNHPHNFPHPFRFPHPFPFPFTDPFPFTDPDTDPFRBTDPDTBTBRDTBTBP%40TBRBV%40TBT%40T%40R%40T%3FT%40R%40T%3FV%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FVATAR%3FTATARATCTARCXCRATCPCTETCRCTETEPCRGTEPETEPGTGPEPGTGPGPIPGPGRIPGPINIPILIPINKPINKNILKNKLKLKLINMJKLKLMJKJMJKJMJMHMJKFMJMHMHOFMHMDMHOFMDODMDMDOFOBMDOBODM%40OBOBM%40QBM%40O%3FO%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOCOAOCOCMAOEOCMEOCMGOEMEOEMEMGOIMEMIMGOIMKKIMGMKMIKKMKMKKKMKKOKKKKKOKMKMKMKOIMKOIOKQIOIQIMIQGOIQIQGSGQIQGQGQGUEQGQEUGQEUEQEUESEQCUEUCSEUCUAQCUCSCYASAUCUASAU%3FUAS%3FUAW%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HVgSIQMcKOTDHxvOKZW_Bhnlywk=) Twizel, Canterbury ### What's nearby - Twizel Town Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Mueller Ridge - 7 min walk - 0.6 km - Lake Ruataniwha - 3 min drive - 4.4 km - Lake Pukaki - 10 min drive - 13.5 km - Lake Ohau - 29 min drive - 24.7 km ### Getting around - Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 112 min drive ### Restaurants - Top Hut - ‪Musterers Hut - ‬7 min walk - ‪Mint Folk - ‬5 min walk - ‪Fishtail Authentic Indian Cuisine - ‬5 min walk - ‪Ministry of Works - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Dusky's Hidden Gem - a Private Sanctuary in the majestic Mackenzie country pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Dusky's Hidden Gem - a Private Sanctuary in the majestic Mackenzie country? > As of Sept 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dusky's Hidden Gem - a Private Sanctuary in the majestic Mackenzie country on Sept 29, 2025 start from CA $168.01, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Twizel-Hotels-Duskys-Hidden-Gem-A-Romantic-Getaway-In-The-Majestic-Mackenzie-Country.h107856621.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Dusky's Hidden Gem - a Private Sanctuary in the majestic Mackenzie country? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Dusky's Hidden Gem - a Private Sanctuary in the majestic Mackenzie country? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Dusky's Hidden Gem - a Private Sanctuary in the majestic Mackenzie country located? > Situated in Twizel, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Twizel Town Centre and Mueller Ridge. Lake Ruataniwha is 2.5 mi (4 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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