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Mackenzie Cottage - 5 min walk town!

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Enjoy outdoor dining or relaxation on the front porch with a table and chairs.
Cozy retreat with a single bed, side table, and window offering a view of the outside.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a stainless steel sink, stove, and refrigerator.
Restful retreat with a comfortable bed, window view, and convenient nightstand.
Relax in this inviting living room with a sofa, armchair, and pendant light.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 670 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
The current price is AU$261
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Mackenzie Cottage - 5 min walk town!

Mackenzie Cottage is a fully equipped 3 Bedroom house which is close to town and has free Wi-Fi and Netflix. The house and section is children and pet friendly.

Our cottage is a small and cosy house with all the basic necessities to make your stay enjoyable and comfortable. We offer a clean and tidy 3-bedroom house with full kitchen facilities, a fireplace and heat pump to keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. The house is configured with two queen beds and one set of single bunks. There is a lovely outdoor deck area for summer BBQ's! It’s a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere. It’s all you need for a stay in Twizel.
The house is fully fenced and laundry facilities are available. There is complementary fibre Wi-Fi and Netflix. The house is child friendly and has some basic child facilities including portacot and highchair.
Our small cottage is located just a few minutes’ walk from the town centre and the local shops and restaurants.
Feel free to contact us for more info.

Property manager

Josh and Megan Spence

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 753 square feet

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Exterior detail

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includes taxes & fees
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: If you bring a pet, you must notify us.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Fully fenced

Important information

You need to know

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
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Mackenzie 5 Min Walk Town
Mackenzie Cottage close to town!
Mackenzie Cottage - 5 min Walk Town! Twizel
Mackenzie Cottage - 5 min Walk Town! Private vacation home

About the area

Map
Twizel, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Mueller Ridge - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Twizel Town Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lake Ruataniwha - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Lake Pukaki - 11 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Lake Ohau - 28 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mt Cook Alpine Salmon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bumbles Bacon Butties - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Musterer's Hut Cafe - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Mackenzie Cottage - 5 min walk town! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mackenzie Cottage - 5 min walk town! ?

As of 6 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mackenzie Cottage - 5 min walk town! on 12 Aug 2025 start from AU$260.76, 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.

What time is check-in at Mackenzie Cottage - 5 min walk town! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mackenzie Cottage - 5 min walk town! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mackenzie Cottage - 5 min walk town! located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Mueller Ridge and Twizel Town Centre. Lake Ruataniwha is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

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Mackenzie Cottage - 5 min walk town! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Just like home - have stayed a number of times at this place and will book again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice location near town .very comfortable old house just home

Enjoyed. Comfy.well love to go back again .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Geoffrey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location. Central to everything. Loved exploring the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was great, no hassles and central enough to walk to shops and restaurants. The hosts were friendl

It was great, no hassles and central enough to walk to shops and restaurants. The hosts were friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our stay with our dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute house in great location

We enjoyed our stay. The house had everything needed and was in an excellent location reference the town. Very quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great communication, easy checkin, handy to everything

10/10 Excellent

Amy d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Bach Experience

Unbeatable location. Easy access, simple but had everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Craig J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blokes fishing trip

An oldy but a goody. Warm, comfy and tidy. Everything worked. We were very happy with our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what you need!

The house is minutes from the grocery store and close enough for our family to do day trips to Mt. Cook/Aoraki, Lake Pukaki, and the surrounding area. We loved sitting on the deck at night star gazing. Great place to unwind and relax if the weather is terrible. One morning it was chilly so we lit a fire in the stove in the living room. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not as advertised

The photos of the property were apparently staged with rented furnishings. The actual furniture was shabby, the bathroom floor dirty, the carpets dirty, the lights had no ceiling fixtures. As a “bach” for a lower price and with honest representation it would have been acceptable, but as a rental for top dollar and misrepresented it was disappointing. We never looked forward to returning to the cottage after a day of exploring the beautiful area. On the positive side, the beds were comfortable and the area restaurants were good. Renter beware.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage

Cottage was a really good size in a quiet street close to main highway and tourist attractions. Garden was great for our two small dogs to run around. We'd happily have stayed longer if we'd had the time
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Absolutely perfect for our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

John N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

U3A A2O group cycle challenge.

An excellently positioned, comfortable cottage which was ideal for our stay. Thanks guys.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Kristan T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Location

Good location, good bach, inside could do with some TLC
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend away

Awesome cottage. It was perfect for our family of 4 (plus our Westie dog) to have a weekend break away. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

nice place

Great place, dog friendly, close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Franceca P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We enjoyed to stay.

Nice place to stay , great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunny and relaxed

Great wee property, good fencing for the dog. Plenty of heating options for those sub zero nights. The hosts were great to deal with. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

david b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A

for price was well worth it, would go direct with owner next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very enjoyable

Really comfortable and clean. Great place to stop over. Thanks so much
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome little house

Very clean, tidy and comfortable. Definitely recommend it
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Shona J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great sunny location with plenty of wood to keep us all warm.

A comfortable simple house with plenty of space inside and out. Lovely warm fire and sunny backyard. The water pressure was not so great in shower but overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our family holiday

Has everything you need, was cozy with the heat pump and the Netflix was handy when it was raining!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Carolyn P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage

Great cottage
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and homely in a great location.

We had a very pleasant stay. The heat pump kept us cozy on the frosty nights.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022