On lake.Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Mueller Ridge and Twizel Town Centre. Lake Ruataniwha is within 3 miles (5 km) and Lake Pukaki is within 9 miles (15 km).
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.
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
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 welcome
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.
We should mention
To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
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
Mackenzie Cottage - 5 min walk town! Reviews
Reviews
9.4
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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 48 reviews
10 - Excellent
33
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 48 reviews
8 - Good
13
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews
6 - Okay
1
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews
4 - Poor
1
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews
2 - Terrible
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
Julie C.
Jul 23, 2025
Snow & salmon at Twizel
Very comfortable & warm. A little tired & could use a spring clean but otherwise a good holiday bach with a lot of essentials provided which is much appreciated.
Julie C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne M.
Jun 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Just like home - have stayed a number of times at this place and will book again
Suzanne M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn C.
Apr 29, 2024
Nice location near town .very comfortable old house just home
Enjoyed. Comfy.well love to go back again .
Carolyn C.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
Feb 20, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
8/10 Good
Craig J.
Sep 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Blokes fishing trip
An oldy but a goody. Warm, comfy and tidy. Everything worked. We were very happy with our stay.
Craig J.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brenda D.
Apr 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Brenda D.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mike D.
Mar 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Mike D.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amy d.
Jan 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Bach Experience
Unbeatable location. Easy access, simple but had everything we needed
Amy d.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
8/10 Good
Geoffrey H.
Jan 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location. Central to everything. Loved exploring the area.
Geoffrey H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jackie I.
Dec 25, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Great communication, easy checkin, handy to everything
Glenn
10/10 Excellent
Rachael C.
Dec 9, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Absolutely perfect for our stay!
Rachael C.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
8/10 Good
John N.
Dec 1, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
U3A A2O group cycle challenge.
An excellently positioned, comfortable cottage which was ideal for our stay.
Thanks guys.
John N.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
8/10 Good
Kristan T.
Nov 29, 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location
Good location, good bach, inside could do with some TLC
Kristan T.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Samantha M.
Nov 27, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Samantha M.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sam P.
Oct 11, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
nice place
Great place, dog friendly, close to town.
Sam P.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
8/10 Good
Franceca P.
Sep 15, 2022
We enjoyed to stay.
Nice place to stay , great value.
Franceca P.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne M.
Aug 16, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Suzanne M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
david b.
Jul 28, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
A
for price was well worth it, would go direct with owner next time.
david b.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Anthony R.
Jun 7, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Very enjoyable
Really comfortable and clean. Great place to stop over.
Thanks so much
Anthony R.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Anthony R.
Jun 1, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome little house
Very clean, tidy and comfortable. Definitely recommend it
Anthony R.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
8/10 Good
Shona J.
May 26, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Shona J.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Caitlin H.
May 17, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our family holiday
Has everything you need, was cozy with the heat pump and the Netflix was handy when it was raining!
Caitlin H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
8/10 Good
Carolyn P.
May 5, 2022
Cottage
Great cottage
Carolyn P.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Peter Y.
Apr 26, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and homely in a great location.
We had a very pleasant stay. The heat pump kept us cozy on the frosty nights.