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Irishman Drive Retreat, free wifi.

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Private kitchen
Interior
Living area
Room
Bathroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Twizel, Canterbury
  • Place, Mueller Ridge
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Twizel Town Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Tekapo Springs
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Irishman Drive Retreat, free wifi.

Our place is lovely and warm with a log burner and heat pump. Sunny lounge, well fenced, drive on with plenty of park and carport.
This warm, spacious, open plan 3 bedroom home is with in walking distance to the town centre and pool. It has a large bathroom and a separate laundry. Sliding doors lead off the lounge area onto a decked area. Plenty of parking space for vehicles.
Twizel is on the Alps to Ocean cycleway route. Mount Cook National Park is only 70 kms away, perfect for a day trip. 5 minutes drive to Lake Ruataniwha, with Lake Ohau and enmore nearby. Great for fishing, waterskiing, cycling, rowing and winter skiing

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Child under 2 years free. 3 to 14 years $10 night
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Twizel

Located in Twizel, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Ohau Skifield and Ladybird Hill Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mueller Ridge and Lake Ruataniwha.
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Twizel, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Mueller Ridge - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Twizel Town Centre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lake Pukaki - 11 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Lake Ohau - 27 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Tekapo Springs - 49 min drive - 74.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Vier Project - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Poppies Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Fishtail Authentic Indian Cuisine - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Irishman Drive Retreat, free wifi. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Irishman Drive Retreat, free wifi.?

As of 4 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Irishman Drive Retreat, free wifi. on 21 April 2026 start from NZ$250, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Irishman Drive Retreat, free wifi.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Irishman Drive Retreat, free wifi.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Irishman Drive Retreat, free wifi.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Irishman Drive Retreat, free wifi. located?

This family-friendly Twizel holiday home is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Mueller Ridge and Twizel Town Centre. Lake Ruataniwha is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We stopped only for one night and was very pleased
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great communication, lovely clean property - would definitely book again.

Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 January 2023
Great to communicate with.Was a pleasure to have them stay. Left the house clean and tidy. Welcome back any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carl b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay.

Clean, comfortable, and conveniently located. Good parking and equipment storage. Enjoyed the fire!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2023
Thanks Carl for staying at our place. Carl was a great quest. Communication was good reply to me. Place left lovely and tidy. Welcome back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roanna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and welcoming

We had a great stay. Very welcoming and friendly host. The house was comfortable with everything we needed. Lovely quiet place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 January 2023
Rosanna was a pleasure to host, left the house clean and tidy. Welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great wee house

Comfortable, warm and has everything you need
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meikle O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

nice clean property

great few days thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2023
Thanks for staying at our place. Place was left neat and tidy. Welcome backagain
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Comfortable

Easy, clean, and functional place to stay. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karina & Francois B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place. Will be back.

Communication was above and beyond! A clean, sunny, warm, beautiful home. Really grateful. Can't wait to come back. Thank you!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 September 2022
Great to communicate with. Left place nice and tidy. Welcome back anytime. Great people.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loads of Room

The property was clean and is very spacious. Good communications and loads of instruction. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henriette T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Large space, well set up

The accommodation provided ample space ( we only used 2 of the 3 bedrooms) with a lockable room off the garage in which we could store our ebikes which was a bonus. The section is surrounded by other houses and not very private, but it was fine for our 2 night stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Graham M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious and clean. The place functions well.

Ideal for us , we where Fly Fishing and had a short stay. Would recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2022
Great communication. Left the place near and tidy welcome back anytime
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing in Twizel

The property was as described with everything we needed and more. While it wasn't cold enough to light the fire, the heatpump and little heater in the hall took the chill off (there was snow on the hills) and kept everyone very comfortable. The communication with the owner was fantastic, especially when we had to change dates due to a bereavement, Carolyn was very helpful. We would definitely book again, and recommend it to anyone looking for a good-sized, spacious property for the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house stay

Nice tidy warm house, plenty of room nicely set out close to town would recommend to all. Will definitely stay here again. Thanks Glenn,
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2021
Thanks for staying. Great to communicate with, left place tidy. Welcome back next time. Carolyñ and Neil
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerhard G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Boys fishing trip

The property was great and offered everything we needed. The owner was the best and assisted us with an extended stay at the property when we could not get back to Christchurch due to the flooding. Will have to go back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Twizel Holiday House

Fantastic house with the fire ready to light when we arrived. Straight-forward entry instructions and a lovely, clean and comfortable home. Plenty of firewood and heating appliances. A lovely stay with heaps to do. Would highly recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2021
Glad you had a lovely stay. Great guest
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2025
hi Nick. Great guess welcome back anytime. Good to communicate with. Place left very tidy.

About the host

Hosted by Carolyn

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