Twizel Alps Retreat provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61453 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
The current price is £129
£129
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
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About this property
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Lockbox
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 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 Mueller Ridge and Lake Ruataniwha. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating. Visit our Twizel travel guide
How much does it cost to stay at Twizel Alps Retreat?
As of 19 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Twizel Alps Retreat on 27 May 2026 start from £129, including 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 for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Twizel Alps Retreat?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Twizel Alps Retreat?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Twizel Alps Retreat?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Twizel Alps Retreat located?
This family-friendly Twizel holiday home is located on a river, within a 15-minute walk of Mueller Ridge and Twizel Town Centre. Lake Ruataniwha is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.
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Twizel Alps Retreat Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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Absolutely loved our stay at your wonderful place, we really appreciated everything available in the property, especially the children's toys. Our grandchildren throughly enjoyed them.
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.
The communication was excellent as was the house.My little ponies were a hit with the kids.See you next time.
Lyn M.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
Verified
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.
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.
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.