Twizel - Tussock Haven

Twizel, Canterbury
$300 avg/night
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

This delightful 3-bedroom,2-bathroom holiday home is perfect for families seeking to enjoy the breathtaking scenery and activities Twizel has to offer. The home features a spacious, sun-filled layout with an open-plan kitchen & living area that flows effortlessly onto a covered patio, complete with an outdoor fireplace & BBQ. The house is fully fenced and provides plenty of space for adults to unwind & children to play. Plenty of off-street parking. An ideal retreat for a relaxing getaway.

The master bedroom is located off the kitchen with an ensuite and walk-in wardrobe.
Bedrooms 2 & 3 are located at the other end of the house and have access to a large bathroom with a shower, bath and toilet.

Twizel is a town in the Mackenzie Basin, part of the Mackenzie District of the Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island. Its residential population is 1,500 but in summer the population more than triples. Twizel was built in 1968 as a greenfields project to service the Upper Waitaki Hydroelectricity Scheme and was intended to be removed once the project had been completed. However, in 1983 its residents successfully fought to save the town. At the height of the project in the 1970s, the population peaked at around 6,000. Twizel is now a service and tourist town for visitors. Nearby Lake Ruataniwha supports sailing, water skiing and prominent rowing events, such as the Maadi Cup, while the Ohau Skifield and the Round Hill Ski Area attract winter tourists. Other surrounding lakes, such as Lake Benmore provide warm and safe boating conditions for all of your summer activities. The Alps to Ocean Cycleway is the newest and hugely popular drawcard of tourism in the Mackenzie. Twizel is located between the Mt Cook and Ohau sections of the trail and is the perfect spot to pause and enjoy the scenery!

A security camera is installed on the garage monitoring the parking area.
No parties allowed

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  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    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 Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Fully Fenced Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Hair Dryer
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 02:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Tom S.

    Submitted Dec 16, 2025

    Stayed Dec 3, 2025

    Large comfortable space for 2 couples; very clean. Nice bathrooms, large windows, good outdoor seating. Close to activities we had planned.

  • Grace P.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2025

    Stayed Sep 21, 2025

    Beautiful home and very well equipped kitchen and home, including portacot for our son

  • Antoinette M.

    Submitted Apr 29, 2025

    Stayed Apr 16, 2025

    We had a lovely stay in Twizel. There was plenty of room for our group and the location was good for visiting Mt Cook and town. The kitchen was well-stocked and we enjoyed the outdoor fireplace.

  • Terri B.

    Submitted Apr 26, 2025

    Stayed Apr 18, 2025

    2 very comfortable nights. House was well set out

  • ross m.

    Submitted Jan 20, 2025

    Stayed Jan 15, 2025

    Great house inside and outside area.Well equipped, actually had everything you would need for a few days away .Easy access to everything we wanted to do.Definitely recommend

  • Keena C.

    Submitted Jan 9, 2025

    Stayed Jan 4, 2025

    This property was absolutely beautiful. We were in Twizel so we could visit mount cook. And this accommodation had everything we needed. It was clean and comfortable and gave us all plenty of room to relax.

  • Rebecca D.

    Submitted Dec 22, 2024

    Stayed Dec 17, 2024

    This home was even nicer than I expected based on the photos. Beds were super comfortable, bathrooms were beautiful, kitchen was well-stocked, and there was plenty of living room seating for our family of four. It was spacious and had everything we needed. Our laundry dried so fast out on the clothesline! Highly recommended!

  • Mark G.

    Submitted Nov 22, 2024

    Stayed Nov 17, 2024

    Spacious beautiful home. Great outdoor space and amazing views.

  • Claire G.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2024

    Stayed Oct 8, 2024

    We loved staying at this property. The home was exactly like the pictures and the fireplace was all laid out ready to light. Water pressure in the ensuite was amazing, enough stuff in the kitchen that we could make meals if we wanted and located in a prime location for accessing surrounding activities. We would definitely stay again if we revisit the area.

  • Peter M.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2023

    Stayed Sep 14, 2023

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at 9 Temple Drive. It's a modern, upmarket home that was immaculately presented, and the large wood burner and a plentiful supply of bone dry firewood ensured we were always nice and warm. It was a perfect base for tramping in the Mt Cook, Ohau and Benmore areas.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$300+
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