- The entire place is yours
- 538 ft² size
- Kitchen
- Mountain view
- Garden
- BBQ facilities
- Washing machine
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Private bathroom
About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Te Manahuna Retreat - Cottage in Twizel offers a two-bedroom apartment with a living room. The ground-floor unit features a private entrance, parquet floors, and a fully equipped kitchen. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and free use of bicycles. Additional amenities include a hot tub, outdoor play area, games room, and barbecue facilities. Convenient Location: Located 104 mi from Richard Pearse Airport, the property is highly rated for its hot tub, host, and convenient location. Activities such as hiking and cycling are available nearby.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
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Tiffany
United States“Everything. The remoteness, the dark skies, the hot tub, the view, the fireplace…. Everything was perfect. And the hosts were so kind, the best. So helpful and informative.”
Bryan
New Zealand“Hospitable, thoughtful and the house is stunning! Organize, clean and warm. Yummy freshly baked bread, and thank you for the flowers! Remarkable view!”
Darin
New Zealand“I love everything in this place and I recommend this place to be your next holiday treat.”
Mark
New Zealand“Quiet, remote location with amazing views. Clean stylish property with everything we needed.”
Brian
Australia“The location, landscape, views and accommodation at Te Manahuna Retreat are exceptional. Relaxing here and stargazing in the hot tub was the highlight of our time in the South Island.”
Smith
New Zealand“Absolutely awesome little cottage very well kept and just very comfortable with a good vibe”
Junfeng
China“The bed was unbelievably comfortable, the pillows were absolutely perfect — I had one of the best sleeps ever.”
Luke
Australia“The location , very clean and a lot of activities . Hot pool was amazing . Great service”
Meridith
Australia“It’s an amazing location and it’s been thoughtfully set up for enjoyment, relaxation and rejuvenation. We totally loved it. It’s also very eco friendly”
Jill
New Zealand“We had a wonderful, relaxing stay. The accommodation was comfortable and well set up, and the views were absolutely stunning. A great spot to unwind and enjoy Tekapo. Highly recommended.”
Hosted by Amy and Jason Menard
9.8
Host Review Score
Amy and Jason Menard
Boutique cottage accommodation with private wood-fired hot tub, just 17km from Twizel or 50-minutes from Aoraki Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo. Located in the stunning Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, it is perfect for stargazing and astrophotography!!The gorgeous cottage is situated at the base of the Ben Ōhau mountain range with spectacular alpine views and everything you need for a rejuvenating stay. It’s an ideal base to explore the incredible Mackenzie Region and soaking in the wood-fired hot tub under the sparkling stars of a dark sky reserve is the perfect way to finish the day!
Quick capsule review and key features:
> 2-bedroom cottage on 10-acres (ideal for 2 but can sleep 4)
> Private wood-fired hot tub, perfectly placed for privacy and stargazing
> Full kitchen + BBQ
> Perfect for stargazing and astrophotography, located in the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, which has some of the purest, darkest night skies in the world!
> Lakes and mountains on your doorstep
> Incredible views by day and night
> 50-minutes to Lake Tekapo and Mt Cook
> 4 hours from Christchurch International Airport and 2.5 hours from Queenstown International Airport
Hi, we're Amy and Jason! We both work from home and we love hosting guests and meeting new people! Jason is originally from America (Illinois/Wisconsin) and Amy is from New Zealand's West Coast. Our hobbies include playing and listening to music, playing board games, hiking, and swimming. We've lived in the Mackenzie Region for over 16 years and have great local tips to share with our guests. We look forward to welcoming you to our place soon!
> The town of Twizel is 17km away with restaurants, cafes, shops, supermarket, pharmacy, library, and petrol station.
> Located in the beautiful Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve. Perfect for stargazing!
> Beautiful Lake Ohau is just 3km away, for cycling, fishing, hiking, or swimming.
> Aoraki/Mt Cook and Lake Tekapo are a scenic 50-minute drive.
> Lake Ruataniwha is a 15-minute drive and is great for swimming, boating and fishing.
> Lake Pukaki is a 20-minute drive, and is a great place to cycle, walk, swim in summer, or just take in the beautiful views.
> 2.5 hours to Queenstown International Airport.
> 4 hours to Christchurch International Airport.
Language spoken: English
Area info
Amenities of Te Manahuna Retreat - Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Te Manahuna Retreat - Cottage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
