Title: Irishman Drive Retreat, free wifi. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Irishman Drive Retreat, free wifi. Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65720000/65713500/65713408/ccda1949.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65720000/65713500/65713408/a6a50be4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65720000/65713500/65713408/fc009e28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65720000/65713500/65713408/f53393b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65720000/65713500/65713408/4f8f8a63.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience warmth and comfort at this lovely 3-bedroom home, nestled near the town centre and pool in Twizel. Enjoy a sunny lounge with a log burner, heat pump, and sliding doors leading to a decked area perfect for relaxation. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 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 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Next to a golf course - On a lake - On a river ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![House, 4 Bedrooms | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20320000/20314200/20314175/92bcb1a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Glencairn Glamour Twizel - Kitchen - Washer - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.8 Excellent 12 reviews CA $235 CA $270 total includes taxes & fees Nov 21 - Nov 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=20314175&PinnedHotelID=20314175&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22780000/22773500/22773461/f0220c80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Twizel Cottages Twizel - Kitchen - Washer - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 66 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=22773461&PinnedHotelID=22773461&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM ### 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 ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Child under 2 years free. 3 to 14 years $10 night ### 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 and a first aid kit 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 ### Property is also known as Irishman Drive Retreat Free Wifi Irishman Drive Retreat free wifi. Irishman Drive Retreat, free wifi. Twizel Irishman Drive Retreat, free wifi. Private vacation home Irishman Drive Retreat, free wifi. Private vacation home Twizel ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-44.25150%2C170.08780&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=n7KJelm_-PygPLW73vfl2TsMUhw=) Twizel, Canterbury #### What's nearby - Mueller Ridge - 13 min walk - 1.1 km - Twizel Town Centre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Lake Pukaki - 9 min drive - 16.7 km - Tekapo Springs - 53 min drive - 74.0 km - Church of the Good Shepherd - 54 min drive - 75.4 km #### Getting around - Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 113 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Top Hut - ‬17 min walk - ‪Mint Folk - ‬17 min walk - ‪Ministry of Works - ‬18 min walk - ‪Fishtail Authentic Indian Cuisine - ‬18 min walk - ‪The Vier Project - ‬12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Irishman Drive Retreat, free wifi. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite 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.? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Irishman Drive Retreat, free wifi. located? > This family-friendly Twizel vacation 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. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Irishman Drive Retreat, free wifi. Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 14 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jim Jan 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication We stopped only for one night and was very pleased ##### Jim Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Neil O. Jan 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great communication, lovely clean property - would definitely book again. Would recommend! ##### Neil O. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### carl b., Auckland, New Zealand Mar 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice stay. Clean, comfortable, and conveniently located. Good parking and equipment storage. Enjoyed the fire! ##### carl b. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roanna F. Jan 11, 2023 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 ##### Roanna F. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela K. Oct 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great wee house Comfortable, warm and has everything you need ##### Angela K. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meikle O. Mar 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### nice clean property great few days thanks ##### Meikle O. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Mike G. Oct 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Comfortable Easy, clean, and functional place to stay. Thanks ##### Mike G. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine R. Dec 12, 2024 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. ##### Catherine R. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karina & Francois B. Sep 12, 2022 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!!!! ##### Karina & Francois B. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Henriette T., Nouvelle-Zélande Jan 20, 2024 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 ##### Henriette T. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Graham M. Mar 28, 2022 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. ##### Graham M. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalie C. Oct 17, 2021 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. ##### Natalie C. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Glenn P., Christchurch New Zealand Jun 25, 2021 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, ##### Glenn P. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gerhard G. Jun 9, 2021 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! ##### Gerhard G. Stayed 2 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl B. Apr 30, 2021 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. ##### Cheryl B. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nick G. May 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Nick G. 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