Providing barbecue facilities, Mackenzie Cottage provides accommodation in Twizel. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The 3-bedroom holiday home comes with a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Twizel, like skiing, cycling and fishing. Guests at Mackenzie Cottage can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 154 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 bunk bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
10
High score for Twizel
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Josh
    New Zealand New Zealand
    There was room for me and my family, it was warm and the owners were only a phone call away if I needed anything.
  • Glenys
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location was great and had everything we needed.
  • Denise
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Everything you needed was there, and plenty of plates, cutlery etc, good sized fridge freezer.
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Josh and Megan Spence

9
9
Host review score
Host review score

Josh and Megan Spence
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.
Twizel is a hydro town nestled in the heart of the Mackenzie basin on the main route from Christchurch to Queenstown and boast magnificent views of the mighty Mt Cook! It is full of history as it was established for the building of the hydro power scheme. There are a range of restaurants and cafes along with other generals stores and supermarkets. It is close to the lakes, ski fields, salmon farms, Heli adventures, Mt Cook and other conservation parks. It’s also a stop over for the alps to ocean bike track. The Twizel market square and bus stops are an easy 2 min walk which is super convenient! We also have heaps of on and off street parking if required.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Mackenzie Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Ski school
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Mackenzie Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 00:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 2 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Mackenzie Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Mackenzie Cottage

  • Check-in at Mackenzie Cottage is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Yes, Mackenzie Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Mackenzie Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

    • 6 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Mackenzie Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • Mackenzie Cottage is 450 yards from the centre of Twizel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Mackenzie Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Mackenzie Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.