10/10 Excellent
Jim
10 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Jim
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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Irishman Drive Retreat, free wifi.
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Twizel, Canterbury
- Mueller Ridge15 min walk
- Twizel Town Centre18 min walk
- Lake Ruataniwha4 min drive
- Glentanner (GTN)36 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
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
Property manager
Carolyn
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
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
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Child under 2 years free. 3 to 14 years $10 night
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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
On-site 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 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 Lake Pukaki and Mueller Ridge.
Twizel, Canterbury
What's nearby
- Mueller Ridge - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Twizel Town Centre - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
- Lake Ruataniwha - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
- Lake Pukaki - 10 min drive - 11.6 km
- Lake Ohau - 25 min drive - 23.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Jasmine Thai - 18 min walk
- Mt Cook Alpine Salmon - 10 min drive
- Mint Folk - 17 min walk
- Bumbles Bacon Butties - 19 min walk
- The Musterer's Hut Cafe - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Catherine R.
12 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loads of Room
Catherine R.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Henriette T., Nouvelle-Zélande
20 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large space, well set up
Henriette T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Angela K.
23 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great wee house
Angela K.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Mike G.
2 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Comfortable
Mike G.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
carl b., Auckland, New Zealand
23 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay.
carl b.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Meikle O.
5 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nice clean property
Meikle O.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Neil O.
15 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication, lovely clean property - would definitely book again.
Neil O.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Roanna F.
11 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and welcoming
Roanna F.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Karina & Francois B.
12 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place. Will be back.
Karina & Francois B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
8/10 Good
Graham M.
28 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and clean. The place functions well.
Graham M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Natalie C.
17 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing in Twizel
Natalie C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Glenn P., Christchurch New Zealand
25 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house stay
Glenn P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Gerhard G.
9 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Boys fishing trip
Gerhard G.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl B.
30 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Twizel Holiday House
Cheryl B.
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