Title: TWIZEL - House near the lake - 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 home # TWIZEL - House near the lake Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61010000/61002600/61002545/c2a3eae1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61010000/61002600/61002545/5ee697cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61010000/61002600/61002545/f898c33d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61010000/61002600/61002545/692db64f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, Netflix, streaming services](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61010000/61002600/61002545/f7617476.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location TWIZEL - House near the lake provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5538 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 - House near the lake Our cosy house is located a 5 minute drive from the town of Twizel or 2 minutes to Lake Ruataniwha. It is a small two bedroom house but has everything you will need to have a great holiday away from home. Twizel is a lovely place to stay with lots of activities all year round. The house has amazing views of the mountains. Two bedrooms, both with queen beds, a small lounge with smart TV, Netflix and free wifi. There is a deck at the front of the house to sit and enjoy the views. Plenty of space for cars to park. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Netflix - Smart TV - Streaming services ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 1 accessible parking space - 3 steps to reach entrance - Gravel flooring in public areas - No elevator - Smooth flooring in public areas - Thin carpet in public areas - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Designated smoking areas ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - On a lake ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Basketball nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Double-glazed windows - Recycling - Unit size: 538 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108380000/108374400/108374341/6208ac4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Original Twizel Bach - Pet Friendly Twizel - Washer - Pet-friendly - Parking available 7.8 Good 37 reviews CA $104 CA $209 total includes taxes & fees Nov 11 - Nov 12 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=108374341&PinnedHotelID=108374341&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60170000/60166100/60166012/c8836e55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mackenzie Cottage - 5 min walk town! 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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Please send information about your pet when making a booking, age, breed, any lifestyle info. Please do not leave pets unattended in the house. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## 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 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 This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as New House Near the Lake Twizel House Near The Twizel Twizel - New House Near the Lake Twizel Twizel - New House Near the Lake Private vacation home Twizel - New House Near the Lake Private vacation home Twizel ## About the area ![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-44.27182%2C170.08495&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HjLABuyQZD1JSN04crW9EfMWlRE=) Twizel, Canterbury #### What's nearby - Lake Ruataniwha - 1 min drive - 0.8 km - Twizel Town Centre - 4 min drive - 3.0 km - Mueller Ridge - 4 min drive - 3.0 km - Lake Pukaki - 13 min drive - 16.4 km - Lake Ohau - 28 min drive - 23.6 km #### Getting around - Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 127 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Top Hut - ‬4 min drive - ‪Mint Folk - ‬4 min drive - ‪Ministry of Works - ‬4 min drive - ‪Musterers Hut - ‬4 min drive - ‪Fishtail Authentic Indian Cuisine - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is TWIZEL - House near the lake pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at TWIZEL - House near the lake? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at TWIZEL - House near the lake? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is TWIZEL - House near the lake located? > Situated on a lake, this vacation home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Lake Ruataniwha and within 3 mi (5 km) of Mueller Ridge and Twizel Town Centre. Lake Pukaki and Lake Benmore are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## TWIZEL - House near the lake Reviews 9.6 ### 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) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 6.0 Eco-friendliness ### 9.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 48 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul J. Jul 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Getaway Really comfortable and central. It was a pleasure having our doggies with who thoroughly enjoyed themselves too. ##### Paul J. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Glenn M. Jan 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Weekend Property was fantastic, nice and quiet, communication was fantastic, had everything plus more we needed for our stay ##### Glenn M. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Janice B. Oct 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice small house Lovely stay. Fairly new property set in a newly developed subdivision. ##### Janice B. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keith H. Sep 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful! Perfect location and views. Lovely & clean. We enjoyed our stay at this bach and would definitely stay again. Thank you for having us! ##### Keith H. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stewart F. May 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Twizel break Very tidy, great stopover ##### Stewart F. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jan-Maree P. Feb 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Extra long weekend Excellent property perfect for our small group. Very clean and tidy. Will be renting again next time we are in Twizel for sure. Amazing host to work with. ##### Jan-Maree P. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Miho S. Aug 22, 2022 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great host Has everything we needed, worked well and very comfortable warm house. Great communication. ##### Miho S. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Simon K. Jan 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely rural location with all the amenities you would want in a home. This is a beautiful location only an hour from mount cook and with great star gazing on clear nights. The house is clean and modern with comfortable beds and furniture. Some games in the garage for the kids. The location is great for a relaxing few days. The lakes nearby are very clear and actually quite warm in summer so lots of swimming possibilities. ##### Simon K. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Cristina A. Feb 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet getaway Lovely house and they got all we need. We enjoyed playing dart( its a plus). Need a little bit update or add more kitchenware. thanks Sam. ##### Cristina A. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Del G. Jul 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Host is magnificent, very helpful and responsive.Place is great with a beautiful view and very accessible to basic amenities. A free night stay was also a big bonus.Just a bit confused as there is no table for dining but other than that place is highly recommended. Will book again in the near future. ##### Del G. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy W. Jul 16, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice little house Nice little house in a good location. Even though it's small, there's plenty of extra space for kids to play in the garage. Communication from the host was fantastic. Only marked it down a little as a few things were a little bit grubby. ##### Amy W. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Karen Jun 30, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, communication Overall we enjoyed our stay here. It is a small 2 brm modern house with Microwave, dishwasher, fridge / freezer, washing machine, dryer, heat pump Toaster, kettle. The place has a beautiful view of the ranges and is situated in a nice quite suburb. The bed was comfy enough. What we didn't like, was the dirty dishes that were in the dishwasher, the roasting dish inside the oven was filthy from previous use, the inside of the fridge hadn't been wiped down and there were food items in there from previous tenants. There were finger marks all over the front of the microwave and spill marks down the inside of the kitchen door. The toilet bowl was clean, but the lid and seat didn't look like it had been cleaned. There was no salt or pepper and less than a teaspoon of sugar, so were a little unprepared as a result. We also had to pay in USD, no sure if this was my mistake or not, but we live in NZ, the house is in NZ, why did we have to pay in USD? Incurring off shore penalties for foreign currency. ##### Karen Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter B. Jan 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place very enjoyable 3 nights great fun beautiful scenery ##### Peter B. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Sarah D. Jan 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Small but good The property is quite small. We were two adults and two kids, and if there was anyone more it would have been too small. There is no space for eating, a tiny wobbly table that there was no way you could have sat at and eaten as the four of us. We had a problem with the hot water, a pain but Sam was in constant contact and got it sorted within a good time. Other than that it was good, the kids enjoyed using the garage with the dart board, it was their chill out space. ##### Sarah D. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Heather C. Nov 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Booking Incorrect phone number on the web site. Which led to some stress. But when sorted Sam was good. ##### Heather C. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heidi E. Sep 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Stay A very nice modern place with in a new subdivision with stunning views in most directions. Very safe feeling area with very friendly locals. Facilities and location were ideal for our weekend in this beautiful spot. Shower pressure was great too 👌 ##### Heidi E. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yoo Kyoung Aug 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The property with amazing view ##### Yoo Kyoung Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Udit P. Jul 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### It was really good place with outstanding views. Awesome views ##### Udit P. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Birgitte G. Jul 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### cosy small house lovely being on the edge of town. ##### Birgitte G. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leigh N. Jun 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice sunny bach Nice and sunny warm bach. Great communication. Handy to township and Mt Cook. Enjoyed the caring details the owners prepared for our stay. ##### Leigh N. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Graeme W. May 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great holiday home Lovely wee house with amazing views. Well set up and perfect for us. Sam was very helpful and friendly and we can’t wait to go back for another week ##### Graeme W. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sebastian P. May 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful views, peaceful neighborhood Amazing views of the Milky Way and of the surrounding mountains. Perfect porch to enjoy the scenery, and sliding doors totally opened up the living room to the outdoors, as well. The washer and drier worked great. The kitchen suited our needs. Our only complaint was a very slight odor in the kids bunk room. We closed the door, so it wasn’t a big deal. ##### Sebastian P. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Glenn M. Mar 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 3rd great Stay Just a great stay again ##### Glenn M. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul Feb 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Awesome little place! Good View, nice and quiet! ##### Paul ### 10/10 Excellent #### Levi G., Lexington, KY Feb 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Stay The tiny home was new and didn’t even show up on google maps, but the directions the host provided made it easy to find. The home was nice and cozy, the town was very nice and close to a lot of fun activities. Close to Mt. Cook NP, and the gorgeous Lake Pukaki. ##### Levi G. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023