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Ben Ohau High Country Station

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Ben Ohau, Canterbury
  • Place, Mueller Ridge
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Twizel Town Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Ruataniwha
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Twizel

This vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Mueller Ridge and Twizel Town Centre. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • Mueller Ridge - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Twizel Town Centre - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Lake Ruataniwha - 4 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Lake Pukaki Information Center - 11 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Lake Ohau - 26 min drive - 15.6 miles

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Vier Project - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Poppies Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fishtail Authentic Indian Cuisine - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ben Ohau High Country Station

Ben Ohau High Country Merino Sheep Station Cottage is a working farm nestled at the foot of the Ben Ohau Mountain Range just 6 minutes from the township of Twizel. The cottage has been built with incredible views just for you.

This is an amazing wee cottage and although we have bunks and can have 3 people staying it is much better suited for 2 people.

You will have this quaint cottage all to yourself.

Ben Ohau has an incredible history that the owners are keen to share with guests. The farming history is extensive and fascinating but the property has also used in recent years as a film set! For any LOTR fans your hosts can provide you with an exclusive tour of these sites and even share their own experience of being a ork. Please let us know at the time of booking if you would like to have a tour.

We have a strict 10am check out policy to allow us to clean and prepare the for our next guests. Unless you have discussed a late check out with us prior to your booking a fee imposed for check out`s after 10am.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen with a refrigerator and a microwave. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

Ben Ohau High Station Twizel
78931
Ben Ohau High Country Station Twizel
Ben Ohau High Country Station Private vacation home
Ben Ohau High Country Station Private vacation home Twizel

Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Twizel, close to Twizel Town Centre, Lake Ruataniwha, and Mueller Ridge. You'll also find Lake Pukaki Information Center nearby.

Is parking available on site at Ben Ohau High Country Station?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Ben Ohau High Country Station?

Couples staying at this vacation home will value amenities like a kitchen, a kitchen in some house, as well as a garden.

Does Ben Ohau High Country Station have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does Ben Ohau High Country Station have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Ben Ohau High Country Station?

No, there aren't any house at Ben Ohau High Country Station that offer a balcony.

Ben Ohau High Country Station Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane G., Panton Hill, Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cosy little cottage, up on the hill. Great setting off point for lake pukaki & Aoraki. Not far out of Twizel, so easy to access cafes & restaurants by car.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was great. The cottage offered all that we needed and you can’t put a value on the serenity.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lysanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, renovated clean room with a great knowledgeable host. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy place to stay for 4 nights. Very functional kitchenette, comfortable queen bed, everything worked. Hosts were unobtrusive but answered all queries immediately.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great area for bike rides and walks

Lovely stay in small cosy cottage on sheep property.Although we didn't see any sheep, the stay was perfect for us. Close to the little town, fishing and bike tracks.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aliecha m s., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

Very relaxing

Amazing little cottage. Everything you need is there. Amazing view.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay

Helpful host.Clean and comfortable place to stay with lovely mountain views.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it!

We absolutely loved our stay at Hill Cottage. Sitting on the sunny verandah in the peaceful surrounds with a great view was very enjoyable. The starry sky at night was amazing! It was also a great base for exploring the area, including Mt Cook, and a super easy short drive to town for supplies or meals. We would highly recommend a visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the outlook, and being so close to Twizel! It meant after a long day socialising we could wind down. Just beautiful! Would recommend having a clothes horse as we hung our clothes around the rooms as the clothes line was in shadow at the end of the day. But it was no biggie and I'm sure if we had have asked the hosts would have provided something, they were also just super lovely and accommodating!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Juliet F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cottage in a handy location

Peaceful location that provided a great base for everything we wanted to do. Well equipped, clean and comfortable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nina P.

Liked: Cleanliness

A country haven!

We had this as our base to explore the region. So this was a comfortable haven to come home to. Very private. Prestine. Lovely property and land to explore. Hosts were really lovely.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pauline M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommend

Loved our stay at Ben Ohau farm’s hill cottage. Amazing views, everything we needed, tastefully decorated, and sooo relaxing. Lots of great walks & lakes in the area too. You won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen M., Blenheim NZ

Liked: Cleanliness

Ben Ohau Cottage

Clean and cosy cottage - great location. Good info and communication for booking and arrival.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fred R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ben Ohau

Great to be in the country away from the town, lovely view, we’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Magical MacKenzie Country Cottage

So handy to Twizel and Alps to Ocean Cycle Trail yet far away enough to have a high country experience. The site is elevated so there are fabulous photo ops from every window - possibly the best loo view I have ever seen! The deck is handy for sunrise and sunset viewing. A lot of care has gone into furnishing and there are nice personal touches like books and artworks of the MacKenzie Country. Excellent base for exploring the area and having a very well equipped kitchen and laundry means it is fully self contained - we didn't need to eat out. Exceeded expectations and highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hilltop Cottage 👍

Priscilla and Simon gave us a warm welcome, lovely modern cottage amid Ben Ohau Station, and a lovely, relaxing experience. Highly recommend and will definitely book again. A+++