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! > 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.