Title: Tussock Retreat - Modern Open Plan, Huge Deck Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Tussock Retreat - Modern Open Plan, Huge Deck Holiday home in Twizel with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Tussock Retreat - Modern Open Plan, Huge Deck ![Terrace/patio - Tussock Retreat - Modern Open Plan, Huge Deck (Twizel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57770000/57770000/57769979/8ee90479.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Tussock Retreat - Modern Open Plan, Huge Deck (Twizel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57770000/57770000/57769979/e45b3bbd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, WiFi - Tussock Retreat - Modern Open Plan, Huge Deck (Twizel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57770000/57770000/57769979/273dd6e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Tussock Retreat - Modern Open Plan, Huge Deck (Twizel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57770000/57770000/57769979/dc11a9a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Tussock Retreat - Modern Open Plan, Huge Deck (Twizel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57770000/57770000/57769979/1d2064af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience Tussock Retreat's modern open-plan design, perfect for an unforgettable holiday. Enjoy the unbeatable indoor-outdoor living with a spacious deck, gas BBQ, and fantastic views of Mt Cook from the front of the property. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Tussock Retreat - Modern Open Plan, Huge Deck Tussock Retreat is a modern home 3 Bedroom home with fantastic open plan design and unbeatable indoor outdoor living. This is a perfect holiday home with modern amenities in a spacious environment with significant deck to enjoy the views. All within a 4 minute walk to the Twizel town centre. Don't miss the view of Mt Cook from the front of the property! In addition Tussock Retreat offers: Gas BBQ Ample off street parking for both cars and a boat Bedding and Linen (at no additional fee) Master Bedroom direct access to main bathroom Pet Friendly / Child Friendly fully fenced back yard. Bedding Configuration: Bedroom 1 - Queen Bed Bedroom 2 - Queen Bed Bedroom 3 - 1 Bunk, Double on Base Single on top and 1 Single Bed ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71090000/71089100/71089027/c569d954.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Reel 'n' Relax on Mackenzie Drive, Twizel Twizel - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning 10 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=71089027&PinnedHotelID=71089027&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78010000/78006600/78006599/b7fdb726.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ngahere Haven: private and centrally located Twizel - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi 9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=78006599&PinnedHotelID=78006599&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38400000/38397600/38397585/a7ba567d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rejuvenate on Rata ยท Rejuvenate on Rata, Twizel FREE WIFI Twizel - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=38397585&PinnedHotelID=38397585&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100770000/100767700/100767615/4b0d14ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The River Cabin, Twizel. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 indicated that 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Tussock Retreat - Modern Open Plan, Huge Deck Twizel 78893 ## 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 Pukaki 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-44.26080%2C170.10100&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=M88bb-uH9xdkr_fhxXam57JYz98=) Twizel ### What's nearby - ![Lake Pukaki showing a lake or waterhole, snow and mountains](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 9 min drive \- 8.6 miles - ![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 28 min drive \- 15.4 miles - ![In the shoulder season the pools are very quiet. Since they're hot, it really doesn't matter what the weather does. ](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 47 min drive \- 45.1 miles - Twizel Town Centre 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Mueller Ridge 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles ### Getting around - Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) 111 min drive ### Restaurants - The Vier Project 14 min walk - Poppies Cafe 8 min walk - Mint Folk 9 min walk - Jasmine Thai 8 min walk - Fishtail Authentic Indian Cuisine 8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Tussock Retreat - Modern Open Plan, Huge Deck pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Tussock Retreat - Modern Open Plan, Huge Deck? ### What time is check-in at Tussock Retreat - Modern Open Plan, Huge Deck? ### What time is check-out at Tussock Retreat - Modern Open Plan, Huge Deck? ### Where is Tussock Retreat - Modern Open Plan, Huge Deck located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Tussock Retreat - Modern Open Plan, Huge Deck 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 26 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Perry 24 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Fantastic location. I would certainly book here again. ##### Perry Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve R. 15 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Twizel stay Perfect house for our family stay in Twizel. Spacious and very neat and tidy house close to shops. ##### Steve R. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Wayne G. 3 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Twizel stay Handy location and very comfortable ##### Wayne G. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard V. 30 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Canal Fishing Haven Our second stay at Tussock Retreat and once again a very pleasant and relaxing place to come back to after a day of winter fishing. ##### Richard V. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David S. 9 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable and convenient The Bach was very warm and roomy with all the mod cons to make for a comfortable stay. It was extremely warm and kept heat from the day overnight. After a few days out in the cold fishing the river Ohau it was welcome comfort to warm up, refresh and relax. The large sofas and open plan made it easy to sit with friends and chill out. There is a big deck with distant views of the mountains and BBQ area too. Thank you ##### David S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sean D. 15 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location, clean, tidy, comfortable house. Great base to see the Mackenzie sights. ![From the back deck.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d0904fad-91a5-4a83-9fde-6dadbb120a9d-1757931538242.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Nice trout from the edge of Twizel](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4bd8ae28-6231-4ce3-8f45-27b618304a1f-1757931539465.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Looking up Lake Pukaki towards Aoraki/Mt Cook.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a750039f-3d37-4bc4-8c98-bcd0e97a15df-1757931538128.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Sean D. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### pamela c. 2 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family holiday Excellent place to stay. Great location. ##### pamela c. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard V. 29 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great house and host very helpful. Love Twizel. AJ's Kitchen does great coffees and food. We are looking to come back again in 2026 and will definitely stay at Tussock Retreat if we can ##### Richard V. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kath C., Invercargill 7 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Blissful stay We were excited when we arrived to see how lovely the home was,luxurious and super comfortable,we really enjoyed ourselves there and hope to return soon.. ##### Kath C. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Geoff R. 3 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cosy Great wee house ##### Geoff R. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter T. 5 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Great property, all amenities provided, very close to shops and restaurants. Very well appointed rooms, very cosy with wood burner and heat pump. Also WiFi a big plus ##### Peter T. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sascha W. 24 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Place in Twizel Great Place, everything was neat and tidy as advertised. We stayed with 4 Adults but there is easily enough room for 6 people. Highly recommend the Tussock Retreat ! We shall be back. ##### Sascha W. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea G. 24 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy stay in the dnow Lovely stay and toasty warm with the snow covering Twizel. Thanks. Would definitely rent again ##### Andrea G. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Grigori K. 11 Oct 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fishing Escape Really impressed with this great modern holiday home. Came for a fishing trip with friends....only caught one fish but great place to get away to. Thanks so much. ##### Grigori K. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Julie and Colin S. 9 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Central and warm Chose this property as had stayed before so knew the home and wanted a house with a fire. Easy booking experience and home lovely and warm. Excellent water pressure for shower etc. Feel cleaning fee excessive. ##### Julie and Colin S. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah D. 23 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### South island road trip This house is so great. Lots of space for 2 adults and 2 teenagers both inside and out, great use of the garden so you can follow the sun or stay in the shade with a variety of chairs and tables (we tried them all!) Really comfy beds and super quiet neighborhood meant we all slept well after walking in Aoraki. Really close to the shops and supermarket so we walked everywhere! Amy the owner was great with clear communication and checking in after we arrived to make sure everything was OK. Loved it and would definitely stay again. ##### Sarah D. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine V. 23 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fishing retreat! Stayed at Tussock Retreat while four of us fished our hearts out in the Twizel canals. House was excellent and great to come home to in the dark after a day on the water. Great support from Hosts and will definitely return. Thanks ##### Catherine V. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa C. 4 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great location good backyard and big balcony, clean and tidy ##### Lisa C. Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shona Y. 21 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location, house and deck Walking distance to town centre. Great house layout with all the essentials. Clean, tidy and great backyard and deck. Will stay again. ##### Shona Y. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Niamh C. 10 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tussock Retreat Review Am amazing property to Holiday at with such a spacious back garden and outdoor area. We really enjoyed the house. The only criticism was the top sheets have stains that although still clean just took away from the rest of the 5?star rating. Thank you for an amazing week ##### Niamh C. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kerry c. 26 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome in Twizel Clean, warm fire and comfy beds. Would definitely stay again. Many thanks ##### kerry c. Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colin D. 12 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Very warm house Very warm house only got communication with manager 24 hours before hand ##### Colin D. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill M. 29 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely home This property had a lovely homely feel to it. Fit perfectly for 4 adults 2 kids. Great location ##### Jill M. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Louise D. 12 Mar 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and home Close to town centre and the home has everything a family needs. Fantastic outdoor area, just a shame it was raining so we couldn't use it. Would definitely stay again. Many thanks to Amy your help was fantastic :-) ##### Louise D. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sean C. 15 Dec 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Twizel Great house excellent manager definitely would stay again ##### Sean C. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020 ---