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Laybak Retreat -Highly recommended comfortable Kiwi batch

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Exterior detail
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, books, stereo
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Lake Te Anau, Te Anau
  • Place, Fiordland Cinema
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Luxmore Jet
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Te Anau

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Te Anau, within a 5-minute drive of Fiordland Cinema and Lake Te Anau. .This vacation home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Te Wahipounamu and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Luxmore Jet.
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What's nearby

  • Fiordland Cinema - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Te Wahipounamu - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Luxmore Jet - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Kepler Track - 11 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Centre Cafe and Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ditto - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Kea Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ranch Bar And Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kiwi Cafe - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Laybak Retreat -Highly recommended comfortable Kiwi batch

Our Kiwi bach is a warm cosy much loved suntrap. This property is perfect for the family holiday (Pet friendly)or for a group of friends just wanting to get away from it all. Also ideal for a one night stay over. Te Anau offers the beauty of the mountains and Lake with the natural wildlife being very special. Sitting out on the deck you can take in the relaxing atmosphere of TeAnau with the view of the mountains and the sound of the bird life.
With being so handy to town its a lovely stroll in to dine out and have a couple of drinks or to take the family to a nice cafe for lunch..
We have 4 Push bikes available for your use at any time, boules, quoitze,crochet and a bouncy trampoline and a small sandpit for the kids. There is board games and DVDs for those wet days!
Set in a safe quiet friendly neighbourhood with an extra large back yard with plenty of parking space. We would like to share with you our piece of paradise.

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Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Gym
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

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

Rules

Please remove footwear inside
Please keep keys in the lockbox at all times
Please refrain from encouraging the neighbours friendly pet cats coming inside. They can easily get locked in.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Portacot Baby Bath and Highchair available

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

Laybak Retreat Den Bekväma Kiwi satsen
Laybak Retreat The Comfortable Kiwi Batch

Laybak Retreat -Highly recommended comfortable Kiwi batch Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welcoming host good position easy to get around and lovely house. one of our best stays
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rich M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stop on our South Island family adventure. A perfect location to a two night stay with a Milford Sound daytrip.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was responsive to our enquiries and helpful. We had a quiet, lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice home in residential area (quiet) yet just 8-10 minute walk to restaurants and lake. Great to have private outdoor space, parking, and washer/dryer. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay in the Te Anau area. Great alternative for travelers who want to stay closer to Milford Sound.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really lovely house in Te Anau. Quiet neighborhood, easy parking. Short 10 minute walk to the casual downtown with many restaurants. Well maintained decor, washer and dryer, loaner bikes. Communication was easy, checkin process was smooth.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, cozy and quiet home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gillian D.

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

Great stay at Laybak Retreat

The Laybak Retreat was great - clean, in a great location, and with view of mountains!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

audrey c.

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

NICE PLACE

Enjoyed the stay, clean and good for waling to the lake and shops.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale P.

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

Very easy very good

Just a great place to relax and enjoy the area
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hugh W.

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

Nice spot to visit the area

As advertised, a clean and convenient home in a quiet neighborhood. Nice garden to sit in after a day of hiking or sightseeing. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Milford sound was great

Laybak was perfect for our short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aimee T.

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

Kid friendly

Lovely place to stay, had everything we needed and a great place for kids
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Khoury H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was nice. It got cold at night, but there were plenty of blankets and heaters to help mitigate that. Tons of info provided for your visiting needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jill g.

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

Great location

Great location to walk to town and to check out the sounds. Comfy place to stay with good supplies in the kitchen. would stay again if down that way
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Blaine W.

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

Not a bad spot will stay again in the future if need be

I was up there for work
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ann P.

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

Cosy cottage

A small house but great for the four of us. Had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn R.

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

Great property

Enough room to spread out, well equipped and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark G.

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

Good access for Milford Sound

Clean and comfortable property. Good location for picking up Milford Sound tour and walkable to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hershel H.

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

Great house in a great location

Very clean property with all the amenities. Close to all the Te Anau activites - boating, biking, hiking and a great home base for Milford and Doubtful Sounds. We're very happy we chose to stay at Laybak Retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iain G.

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

Great location

Layback Retreat is a lovely property within an easy 15 minute walk to bars, restaurants,shops and the lake.We particularly enjoyed the patio, garden (thanks for the boules) and barbeque.Mick was brilliant in sorting out the gas for us for the barbeque!We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

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

Little piece of paradise

Awesome little warm house that me and my partner loved and our dog did aswell!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim or Kathi M.

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

Wonderful property

It was a comfortable, attractive place for us. We could walk to town. The deck on the back was a wonderful place to hang out after exploring this beautiful area. Thank you so much to the owners. We loved our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Vicki M.

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

Cute

Enjoyed it thanks had everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Sunny and quiet.

Clean, bright, comfy retreat in a quiet neighborhood close to downtown. Slider opens onto spacious deck and beautiful yard. One of our best accommodations in NZ.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023