Title: Twizel Alps Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=48804042&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Twizel Alps Retreat Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Twizel Alps Retreat ![Beach - Twizel Alps Retreat (Twizel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48810000/48804100/48804042/1b93d8e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi - Twizel Alps Retreat (Twizel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48810000/48804100/48804042/693c0980.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Twizel Alps Retreat (Twizel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48810000/48804100/48804042/e179c05b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Twizel Alps Retreat (Twizel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48810000/48804100/48804042/50a2c971.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Twizel Alps Retreat (Twizel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48810000/48804100/48804042/2d6be1ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Twizel Alps Retreat provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61453 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - 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 Alps Retreat This gorgeous well-loved two storey house is very clean, comfortable, warm, family-friendly and spacious. It’s unique easy-living design makes it elegant yet homely. The large fully fenced back yard and patio area is great for relaxing and having a BBQ. The house is situated on the quiet western side of town with breath taking views of the Ben Ohau ranges and surrounding mountains. It is the perfect base to explore the Mount Cook National Park, Lake Tekapo, the fishing canals and the many lakes that surround this town. It is also only 1.5 hours drive from Wanaka. The beautiful kitchen flows through to the open plan large dining area and spacious lounge capturing all day sun. The dining table is big with comfortable cushioned chairs, which allows plenty of space for computer work too. There is an extensive collection of books, DVD’s, games, puzzles and toys, for hours of entertainment. The downstairs bedroom is large and has a comfortable king size bed and an ensuite bathroom (toilet and shower). Baby items are stored in the cupboard which include, gates for the stairs, a high chair (feeding chair), a portable cot and a baby bath. At the top of the stairs is an open plan bedroom with a double and single bed, leading into another spacious room with a comfortable queen bed. All bedrooms look out at the surrounding mountains. The upstairs bathroom is spacious and has a toilet and a large shower. Two heat pumps and a fireplace keep this house warm during winter, with extra heaters and blankets provided. The air-conditioning and portable fans keeps the house cool during summer. The Twizel Market Place is a leisurely 10 minute walk or a 2 minute drive from the house with numerous restaurants, bars, grocery and convenience stores. The closest bistro is about a 5 minute walk from the house. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Shower/bathtub combination - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Fully-fenced - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Climate control - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 2 steps to reach entrance - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - In the mountains - On a lake - On a river ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Ice skating nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,453 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57780000/57770600/57770593/98522c71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ALL Pedalfish Cotta · Pedalfish Cottages FREE WIFI Twizel - 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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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that 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 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area Located in Twizel, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating. [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-44.25436%2C170.08818&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=p8HkrkgKTEuJy0Jsmkq7l591hfo=) Twizel, Canterbury ### What's nearby - Mueller Ridge \- 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Twizel Town Centre \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Lake Pukaki \- 10 min drive \- 9.3 miles - Lake Ohau \- 28 min drive \- 17.0 miles - Tekapo Springs \- 48 min drive \- 45.8 miles ### Getting around - Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 113 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Vier Project - ‬8 min walk - ‪Poppies Cafe - ‬20 min walk - ‪Mint Folk - ‬13 min walk - ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬14 min walk - ‪Fishtail Authentic Indian Cuisine - ‬14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Twizel Alps Retreat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Twizel Alps Retreat? ### What time is check-in at Twizel Alps Retreat? ### What time is check-out at Twizel Alps Retreat? ### Where is Twizel Alps Retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Twizel Alps Retreat 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 42 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy H. 16 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very enjoyable stay thank you. Great place in a great location. ##### Amy H. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick K. 7 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Comfortable home. Great location. ##### Patrick K. Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret E. 7 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best place to stay Great place to stay, very clean and good location. ##### Margaret E. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura R. 25 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We stayed one night in winter. The house was warm on arrival and the wood stove added to the pleasure of our stay. Everything was clean and we enjoyed our stay. ##### Laura R. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cath 4 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Great house, big, clean and easy access. Will happily stay again ##### Cath Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rick M. 5 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location to explore Wonderful location and property! Andrea does a great job communicating and keeping you informed. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay! ##### Rick M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michaela L. 15 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved it Highly recommend staying here just beautiful and clean 😊 ##### Michaela L. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert 23 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Nice house with views of the mountains. The house had everything we needed and it was clean. It was easy to get to Mt Cook Village from here and there is good fishing nearby. ##### Robert Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca W. 9 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Highly recommended! My husband, friend, and I had a wonderful stay at Andrea’s house. The space was super clean with a very well equipped kitchen and comfortable beds. Would definitely stay here again! ##### Rebecca W. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aravinda H., Melbourne Australia 7 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice cosy place well nestled in Twizel Very well maintained, with all clear instructions and signages. Clean and today place with a nice fire place 😊❤️ ##### Aravinda H. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria J. 28 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Getaway Andrea was amazing, the communication was so easy, fast and friendly. The house was so beautifully cleaned and well stocked with everything you need. Very good value. Highly recommend staying here! ##### Maria J. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Guy M. 14 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice stay Place was impeccably clean, very well stocked, had everything we needed and more. Clear posted instructions helped for operating house equipment. Andrea was very responsive to our needs, very pleasant stay. ##### Guy M. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David M., Cambridge, New Zealand 10 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Highly recommend This place was amazing. It was superbly clean and tidy and so well equipped in the kitchen and bathrooms, and with linen, books and children’s toys. It is in a great quiet location. The communication from the owner was very good. Would highly recommend this place and we would stay here again. ##### David M. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leah L. 16 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect home base for the region The location was a perfect one to see the lakes, Mr. Cook, and the Dark Sky Project. The house is comfortable, very clean and has terrific instructions for everything you might want to use that came in handy for us to cook. The house also matches the pictures and the host is very responsive. ##### Leah L. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mathew j. 15 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Satisfaction Very satisfied ##### mathew j. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angel B. 27 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Stay An overnight stay at an Awesome home. Nothing overlooked, host has thought of everything that guests could need for a comfortable long or short stay. Information & instructions to find & work apliances, & information about the water & to let it run before taking a drink illustrates the level of attention to detail the host has. The home was immaculately clean & tidy & very very well stocked. All amenities close by including fishing spots. Very welcoming & homely feeling. The best holiday home we've ever stayed in. ##### Angel B. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig 7 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The house was lovely. My only issue was the TV. I just wanted to turn on the TV. ##### Craig Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie H. 19 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A beautiful house The property is well appointed, clean and with everything you need. The instructions for various equipment around the house are very clear. Andrea was easy to contact when we had a water leak in the wall in the upstairs bathroom and had a plumber out to fix it within a few hours, which was greatly appreciated. If i am ever in NZ again i would definitely stay here again. ##### Stephanie H. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Upekshe R. 2 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything was beyond expectations! This was a stop in our journey to Queenstown and now I'm sad it was just a one night. The place was very clean and there were a bunch of toys for our baby too. There is also a feeding chair for small children which was very useful. Was amazed to find a couple of rice cookers in the pantry 😊 Frankly, we could find everything we needed in this lovely house and loved the view from the room upstairs. It was a family trip and my whole family agreed that the host must have thought of everything. Thank you for letting us stay there and will surely consider another visit in the future. ##### Upekshe R. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rony C. 21 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The house is wonderful. Highly recommend Highly recommended. Beautiful place. Very clean and welcoming. ##### Rony C. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tania S. 10 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great view’s from the bedroom A warm and welcoming home. It was clean, spacious and nicely stocked. We would liked to have had the time to stay longer and enjoy the views with a beverage out in the porch. ##### Tania S. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark C. 9 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### View the stars and mountains We traveled from Queenstown to Dunedin to Twizel, and then down to ChristChurch, as a way of seeing a lot of the South Island. In Twizel we found a very nice home, much larger than our needs for two, but the full size clothes washer and dryer were well appreciated. All good with the listing. We traveled to Lake Texapo for the Dark Sky Project and the UofC Mt John Observatory & cafe. The drives up and down from the mountains were on relatively flat roads with a few mountain passes, but the views are spectacular because the valley is wide and you can see both mountain ranges. ##### Mark C. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jillian A. 14 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Twizel Treat A very clean, well organised home with very comfortable beds and well resourced with everything you need. Beautiful views and close to all surrounding adventures! ##### Jillian A. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claudia D., Timaru 10 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful cosy winter chalet A perfect location for activities and hotpools and tubs. This house is very warm and fully equipped. Anything you can think of is there in large amounts, e. G. Plates, kitchenutensiles, etc. The beds are sturdy and supercomfy as are the duvets. There are heaps if books, games, puzzles, toys etc. All instructions are very clear on laminated sheets. The communication is fast and clear. A perfect place which we would highly recommend. ##### Claudia D. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven B. 9 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent property Great location and has everything you need ##### Steven B. Stayed 3 nights in May 2022 ---