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Dusky's Hidden Gem - a Private Sanctuary in the majestic Mackenzie country

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Escape to a tranquil retreat in Twizel at this modern studio unit. Enjoy the private garden with barbecue, picnic table, and outdoor bath or lie in bed and gaze up at the star-studded Mackenzie sky through the skylight.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 448 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Dusky's Hidden Gem - a Private Sanctuary in the majestic Mackenzie country

Enjoy the star studded Mackenzie sky lying in bed, or in our private outdoor garden area with an outdoor bath. This cosy modern studio unit, sleeps 4 in queen bed and separate bunkroom. Combined with a large, walk in shower; separate toilet room; kitchenette and bbq for your own cooking convenience, well heated by heat pump and TV/wifi.
This lovely property is only 5 minutes drive to the blue lakes of Lake Ruataniwha, Pukaki or Benmore. Spend the day at the blue lakes of Lake Ruataniwha, Pukaki or Benmore, or heat to majestic Mt Cook just 45 minutes away. Visit the salmon farm and buy fresh salmon or take a day bike on the A20 bike trail. Tucked away in a quiet cul de save but only 2 minutes walk to restaurants and shopsThe perfect accommodation to rest and relax between exploring one of the most beautiful areas of the world.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • 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.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

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: 517 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please turn off heat pump when you leave
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Under 12 years by permission only.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Twizel is home to this apartment. 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. Visit our Twizel travel guide
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Twizel, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Lake Pukaki which includes snow, a lake or waterhole and mountains
    Lake Pukaki
    9 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Lake Ohau showing a lake or waterhole and mountains
    Lake Ohau
    28 min drive - 24.7 km
  • In the shoulder season the pools are very quiet. Since they're hot, it really doesn't matter what the weather does.
    Tekapo Springs
    47 min drive - 72.2 km
  • Twizel Town Centre
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mueller Ridge
    7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    112 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Vier Project
    10 min walk
  • Poppies Cafe
    9 min walk
  • Mint Folk
    5 min walk
  • Jasmine Thai
    6 min walk
  • Fishtail Authentic Indian Cuisine
    5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Dusky's Hidden Gem - a Private Sanctuary in the majestic Mackenzie country pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dusky's Hidden Gem - a Private Sanctuary in the majestic Mackenzie country?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dusky's Hidden Gem - a Private Sanctuary in the majestic Mackenzie country?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dusky's Hidden Gem - a Private Sanctuary in the majestic Mackenzie country?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dusky's Hidden Gem - a Private Sanctuary in the majestic Mackenzie country located?

Situated in Twizel, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Twizel Town Centre and Mueller Ridge. Lake Ruataniwha is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

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Dusky's Hidden Gem - a Private Sanctuary in the majestic Mackenzie country Reviews

Reviews

Excellent

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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

8.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

7.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very comfortable with easy walking distance to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel S.

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

Cosy spot in great location

Sweet jumping off point for all the region has to offer, lakes mountains and culture. Kids loved relaxing in the outdoor bath watching the stars:-)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kath S.

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

Central stop off

Great little bach. Easy walking distance to shops. Easy access to tourist sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

A P.

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

Lovely!

Great property! Comfortable and great location. Some issues with the check in process as the booking was not the same on my VRBO as theirs so I would recommend reaching out the night before or the morning of check in. Also no check out instructions so hopefully I followed the rules:))
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great Price. Close to groceries and shopping. The unit is small but has everything you may need to be self sufficient. The Queen bed was very comfortable.The water pressure in the unit was excellent. The shower was very good. The kitchen is compact but has everything to make a meal. All in all it was cute and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was an absolute 10/10! Such a cosy, beautiful and well-equipped gem. Comfy beds, crisp sheets, nice shower, great vibes and a very convenient location. We'll be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine G.

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

Great place

Great place very cute and great use of space, would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Suet Lai

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Not exactly two bedrooms accommodation, the room with door has no heater/ air conditioner. WiFi not available and the host not responsive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Natasha K.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
We had a very disappointing stay. After arriving with our baby on a busy public holiday weekend, the place had not been cleaned and the beds all slept in. Rachel initially got back to me and this was fixed within a few hours. But there were other issues, there was rubbish throughout the outside area, the outdoor bath did not work, the internet did not work, the bbq was rusty and unusable. We contacted the host Rachel to try remedy these issues but received no reply for the two nights we stayed. To try stay somewhere else was difficult after we had paid already, had our baby with us and there were multiple events on in Twizel. I have had to contact bookabach to request a partial refund.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very good communication with the owner
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jolanda J.

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

Gezellig huisje

Heerlijk verblijf met fantastisch uitzicht op de sterren als er geen wolken zijn
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Veronica N.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kelsey

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicky P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025