Title: LH Twizel Fountain Retreat located in Mackenzie star gazing reserve Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6025811&destination=Twizel%2C+Canterbury%2C+New+Zealand&selected=98309834&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # LH Twizel Fountain Retreat located in Mackenzie star gazing reserve ## Photo gallery for LH Twizel Fountain Retreat located in Mackenzie star gazing reserve ![Smart TV, books - LH Twizel Fountain Retreat located in Mackenzie star gazing reserve (Twizel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98310000/98309900/98309834/718622a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - LH Twizel Fountain Retreat located in Mackenzie star gazing reserve (Twizel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98310000/98309900/98309834/ce9c82dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - LH Twizel Fountain Retreat located in Mackenzie star gazing reserve (Twizel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98310000/98309900/98309834/15ab2751.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - LH Twizel Fountain Retreat located in Mackenzie star gazing reserve (Twizel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98310000/98309900/98309834/4fb512a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - LH Twizel Fountain Retreat located in Mackenzie star gazing reserve (Twizel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98310000/98309900/98309834/72ba5294.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in a picturesque setting, this modern home boasts warm and cozy comforts. With a central heat pump system, enjoy epic mountain views and amazing night sky stars from the property's tranquil surroundings. Plenty of off-street parking is available for your convenience. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space £323 includes taxes & fees 12 Apr - 13 Apr ## 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. ### LH Twizel Fountain Retreat located in Mackenzie star gazing reserve Our modern, cozy 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is warm and comfortable, having a central heat pump system. The property offers everything for your family and friends' stay, and you can enjoy the epic mountain views and amazing night sky stars. It’s only a 4 minute drive to the town centre. Plenty of off-street parking. Bed linens and towels are provided, fast fibre Wi-Fi. Bedding Configuration: Bedroom 1: King Bed (with ensuite) Bedroom 2: Queen Bed Bedroom 3: two single beds Maximum 6 guests ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Double-glazed windows - Garden - Recycling - Towels (changed on request) ## Similar properties ![Premium 1 Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen | Full-sized fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher](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 Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Microwave 10 Exceptional 139 reviews £151 includes taxes & fees 21 Apr - 22 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-21&endDate=2026-04-22&selected=107523051&PinnedHotelID=107523051&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Studio, Jetted Tub, Lake View | WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36655100/36655056/237077c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park Twizel - 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No smoking inside the property, this also includes and is not limited to the use of vape pens. No pets are allowed on the property. No removing any items from the premises. No events/parties or loud noise after 10pm. ### 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 This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site 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 not indicated whether 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 holiday home. 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 Ruataniwha and Mueller Ridge. [Visit our Twizel travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Twizel.dx6025811) [View more Holiday homes in Twizel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Twizel-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6025811-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.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-44.26782%2C170.08528&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=FZeRNgydKECMgh_P3vGk3i-IrpA=) Twizel, Canterbury ### What's nearby - ![Lake Ruataniwha](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 1 min drive \- 0.7 miles - ![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 \- 14.5 miles - ![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 50 min drive \- 46.5 miles - Twizel Town Centre 3 min drive \- 1.6 miles - Mueller Ridge 3 min drive \- 1.6 miles ### Getting around - Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) 113 min drive ### Restaurants - The Vier Project 2 min drive - Poppies Cafe 2 min drive - Mint Folk 3 min drive - Jasmine Thai 4 min drive - Fishtail Authentic Indian Cuisine 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is LH Twizel Fountain Retreat located in Mackenzie star gazing reserve pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at LH Twizel Fountain Retreat located in Mackenzie star gazing reserve? ### How much is parking at LH Twizel Fountain Retreat located in Mackenzie star gazing reserve? ### What time is check-in at LH Twizel Fountain Retreat located in Mackenzie star gazing reserve? ### What time is check-out at LH Twizel Fountain Retreat located in Mackenzie star gazing reserve? ### Where is LH Twizel Fountain Retreat located in Mackenzie star gazing reserve located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## LH Twizel Fountain Retreat located in Mackenzie star gazing reserve 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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kanwaljit 22 Mar 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy Perfect for a family and fabulous location. A very attentive and responsive host. Couldn’t ask for better. Loved it ##### Kanwaljit Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Sarah H. 17 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Twizel two night stay Very comfortable stay in Twizel. Great walks and hikes in the area. Teresa was very responsive to questions before and during our stay. ##### Sarah H. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angus G. 18 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic place to stay We had a great stay in Twizel and the Bach was perfect. It was spotlessly clean and had everything we need for a very comfy stay. Teresa is a very attentive and friendly host who made sure everything was going well for us. Would highly recommend staying :) ##### Angus G. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### John H. 1 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay, very clean, fun porch Loved the house. Very clean and good beds. Well stocked with welcome treats. Wonderful front porch to enjoy the sunset and sunrise. Little hard to find at night but not a problem. Hope to stay here again. ##### John H. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judith C. 15 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful and pristine Really lovely quiet location for a restful night after a long drive. The house is well equipped and clean and we enjoyed the extra touches such as chocolates and nice soap! Thank you ##### Judith C. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael H. 25 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Spot in Twizel My wife and I were looking for a relaxing place near Lake Tekapo and Mt. Cook and Teresa's place was perfect. We were able to cook, relax, enjoy local food, the wonderful sunsets and more. We also were ideally located to get to Mt Cook and Lake Tekapo for hikes, star gazing and more.Teresa was very helpful, shared local knowledge and available as needed during our stay.Thank youMike ##### Michael H. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### yingbo h. 10 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### beautiful garden and great location. The best part is the night sky with all the stars. we did not need to pay for stargazing.We wanted to stay one more night but it had been booked.Thanks to the host! ##### yingbo h. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### WeiQi 3 Dec 2023 ##### WeiQi Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ---