Skylark Cabin in Twizel, New Zealand: Ben Ohau and Lake Tekapo Airbnb Getaways

Nestled in a valley within the breathtaking Ben Ohau mountain range on New Zealand’s South Island is a perfect little cabin to escape the hectic city life.

lark hutnamed after the birds that nest on the property, is one of the most sought-after Airbnb stays in the country and is located in the famous Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Preserve in Twizel, 40 minutes from Lake Tekapo.

With the option to admire the starry sky at the forefront of the cabin design at AUD 506 at night, a huge outdoor gas-heated stainless steel bath allows guests to soak up the serenity and enjoy the 10 acres of peaceful, private land.

Nestled in a valley within the breathtaking Ben Ohau mountain range on New Zealand’s South Island lies a perfect little cabin to escape the hectic city life

Skylark Cabin, named after the birds that nest on the property, is one of the most sought-after Airbnb stays in the country and is located in the world famous Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Preserve in Twizel, 40 minutes from Lake Tekapo .

Skylark Cabin, named after the birds that nest on the property, is one of the most sought-after Airbnb stays in the country and is located in the world famous Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Preserve in Twizel, 40 minutes from Lake Tekapo .

With the ability to admire the starry night sky at the forefront of cabin design, a huge outdoor gas-heated stainless steel bath allows guests to soak up the serenity and enjoy the 10 acres of peaceful and private grounds for AUD 506 a night

With the ability to admire the starry night sky at the forefront of cabin design, a huge outdoor gas-heated stainless steel bath allows guests to soak up the serenity and enjoy the 10 acres of peaceful and private grounds for AUD 506 a night

The charming cabin is equipped with all the amenities you need for a comfortable and luxurious getaway for two, but it’s also simple enough to give you the space you need to feel well away from the “real life”.

Designed for two people, the cabin has all the bathroom features you could ask for, washer and dryer, blackout blinds, 42″ HDTV with Netflix, a library, central air conditioning and an indoor fireplace.

There is also free Wi-Fi, enough space in the kitchen to cook your own meals, cooking basics like pots, pans, salt and oil and all dishes and cutlery.

Twizel: Everything you need to know about New Zealand’s breathtaking alpine town

Central to all the attractions of the Mackenzie region, with the Southern Alps as a backdrop, Twizel Alpine Retreat is close to 5 scenic lakes, including a world-class rowing course and boating area Formula 1 class at Lake Ruataniwha.

Twizel is the largest town in the Mackenzie region with a resident population of 1,200 people. This is accompanied by a number of highly rated village cafes and restaurants and a full range of services to support your visit.

Twizel is a popular base for those interested in rock climbing and mountaineering, cycling on the Alpes 2 Océan cycle path, hunting, boating or simply relaxing in the cafes of the city.

The city has a rich cultural community and is a favored destination for the Royal New Zealand Ballet. Thanks to community and council investment in the new Twizel Events Centre, group, sporting and team-building activities are superbly catered for with a 200-seat theatre, gym, amazing rock climbing wall, gym, squash facilities and reception lounge.

It is 3.5 hours from Christchurch, 2.5 hours from Queenstown and 40 minutes from Lake Tekapo.

The charming cabin is equipped with all the amenities you need for a comfortable and luxurious getaway for two, but it's also simple enough to give you the space you need to feel well away from the

The charming cabin is equipped with all the amenities you need for a comfortable and luxurious getaway for two, but it’s also simple enough to give you the space you need to feel well away from the “real life “

Designed for two people, the cabin has all the bathroom amenities you could ask for, washer and dryer, blackout blinds, 42' HDTV with Netflix, a library, central air conditioning and an indoor fireplace

Designed for two people, the cabin has all the bathroom amenities you could ask for, washer and dryer, blackout blinds, 42′ HDTV with Netflix, a library, central air conditioning and an indoor fireplace

There is also free Wi-Fi, enough space in the kitchen to cook your own meals, cooking basics like pots, pans, salt and oil and all dishes and cutlery.  The bathroom has a huge modern shower, heated towel rails and heated floors

There is also free Wi-Fi, enough space in the kitchen to cook your own meals, cooking basics like pots, pans, salt and oil and all dishes and cutlery. The bathroom has a huge modern shower, heated towel rails and heated floors

Breakfast is often enjoyed by guests in the landscaped gardens and each The aspect of the getaway has been thought out to provide a private and unique experience that allows you to make the most of the magical region.

The Skylark Cabin review speaks for itself, with many calling the humble escape ‘breathtaking’.

“The bed was super comfy with the amazing big window above to watch the night stars was such a luxury. The surroundings were so tranquil while enjoying a bath in the open air bath and the fire was just a perfect addition to the house,’ one wrote.

Breakfast is often enjoyed by guests in the landscaped gardens and every aspect of the getaway has been thought out to provide a private and unique experience that allows you to make the most of the magical region.

Breakfast is often enjoyed by guests in the landscaped gardens and every aspect of the getaway has been thought out to provide a private and unique experience that allows you to make the most of the magical region.

The Skylark Cabin review speaks for itself, with many calling the humble escape a

The Skylark Cabin review speaks for itself, with many calling the humble escape “breathtaking”

“Waking up to the scenic surroundings was breathtaking, and all the little touches the hosts have made are truly special.  I have traveled the world but nothing like this before.  He has such a special place in our hearts,” a guest wrote.

“Waking up to the scenic surroundings was breathtaking, and all the little touches the hosts have made are truly special. I have traveled the world but nothing like this before. He has such a special place in our hearts,” a guest wrote.

‘The host went above and beyond to make our stay memorable and comfortable and added so many personal touches that were super kind and caring. If you are looking for somewhere different and special, I would highly recommend this place.

Another added: ‘I’ve never said this before but if you have the opportunity to stay here you absolutely must. We stopped for one night on our way from Christchurch to Queenstown and if I had had my time again I would have stayed longer.

“Waking up to the scenic surroundings was breathtaking, and all the little touches the hosts have made are truly special. I have traveled the world but nothing like this before. He has such a special place in our hearts.

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