Featuring a hot tub, MenardsNZ Ecosanctuary Accommodation is located near Twizel. The accommodation is 3 km from Lake Ohau, and guests benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site. The apartment is equipped with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with garden views. At the apartment guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot tub. Guests at MenardsNZ Ecosanctuary Accommodation can enjoy hiking and cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Twizel is 15.5 km from the accommodation, while Omarama is 43 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 sofa 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
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Twizel
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  • R
    Rene
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We loved everything about this little place. The perfect getaway to relax. Everything we needed was right there. The tub was a bonus to relax together under the stary sky. Comfortable beds and awesome shower. Totally recommend this place.
  • Tany
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Excellent service, friendly host, good getaway spot
  • Haleyemf
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Hands down the best place we've stayed in during our year in Aotearoa. Amy and Jason are the most thoughtful, generous hosts and consider every detail to make the experience special for their guests - arriving home to incredible views, a freshly...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Amy and Jason Menard

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score

Amy and Jason Menard
Beautifully-appointed 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! > Mountains and lakes on your doorstep > Incredible views by day and night > 50-minutes to Aoraki Mt Cook and Lake Tekapo > 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 (digital marketing) 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 14 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

Property surroundings

Facilities of MenardsNZ Ecosanctuary Accommodation
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Iron
  • Hot tub
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden
Common areas
  • Games room
Wellness
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Transport
  • Bicycle rental
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
Miscellaneous
  • Pet bowls
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

MenardsNZ Ecosanctuary Accommodation takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 22:00

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

Check-out

Available 24 hours

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment 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 18 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

No cots or extra beds are available.

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.


Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

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

Please inform MenardsNZ Ecosanctuary Accommodation 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.

FAQs about MenardsNZ Ecosanctuary Accommodation

  • MenardsNZ Ecosanctuary Accommodation can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

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

  • Check-in at MenardsNZ Ecosanctuary Accommodation is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • MenardsNZ Ecosanctuary Accommodation has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

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

  • MenardsNZ Ecosanctuary Accommodation offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Games room
    • Fishing
    • Darts
    • Bicycle rental

  • MenardsNZ Ecosanctuary Accommodation is 6.2 miles from the centre of Twizel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at MenardsNZ Ecosanctuary Accommodation on this page.