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Tui Retreat | Lake Manapouri

Lakefront vacation home with private pool and kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Nestled in a Beech forest, this peaceful retreat is surrounded by nature and wildlife. Enjoy the serene atmosphere of the Waiau River meeting Lake Manapouri, with beautiful birds above and fantastic fish below.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

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

Tui Retreat | Lake Manapouri

Take it easy at this peaceful, unique and cosy home. Our space is hidden away in the wee slice of paradise where the Waiau River meets Lake Manapouri. It's a sanctuary for nature and wilderness lovers, nestled into a breathtaking Beech forest. Beautiful birds fill the trees above. Fantastic fish fill the river and lake below. Humble and wondrous, it was built by local legends in the 70s, and is available for the first time ever as visitor accommodation, as of March 2022.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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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

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

About the neighborhood

Map
Manapouri

What's nearby

  • Frasers Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Manapouri - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kepler Track - 19 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre - 19 min drive - 25.6 km
  • Lake Te Anau - 25 min drive - 27.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Manapouri Cafe & Dairy - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Church Manapouri - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Real Journeys Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪mexican bay - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Tui Retreat | Lake Manapouri have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Tui Retreat | Lake Manapouri 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 Tui Retreat | Lake Manapouri?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tui Retreat | Lake Manapouri?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tui Retreat | Lake Manapouri located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Lake Manapouri, Te Wahipounamu, and Frasers Beach. Ivon Wilson Park and Ivon Wilson Scenic Reserve are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Tui Retreat | Lake Manapouri Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JULIEN M.

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

We had a great stay

Great place in great nature setting, rooms and equipment as described, would recommend it. Direct access to beach hiking trail.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keryn A.

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

Peaceful, quirky stay

We loved it. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

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

Great place to stay.

This is a fantastic 2 story house in a great setting. Henry is a friendly, relaxed host.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

NATHAN F.

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

Magic spot

Great place to stay in special location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

David M.

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

Nice stay

House is a bit dated, but served our purposes very well. Circular staircase a nice feature.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa D.

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

Lovely bush setting

Peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

CRAIG T.

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

Quiet hideaway

Loved our time in Manapouri. Great spot amongst the trees. The furniture in the lounge and the kitchen cabinets could do with a little TLC, but overall a comfortable spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naomi O.

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

Quick overnight stay

The place is lovely. We arrived late and immediately put on the fire place. It feels like an old, loved home. It was clean and simple. Every room in the house was charming. The lake just moments away is just beautiful. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jay R.

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

Great older home in Manapoiri

Great older home in Manapouri. Most of the renters are in camper vans or tents. Some smaller wooden structures to rent, but this is the biggest house. It could accommodate 8 to 10 people maximum. Kitchen upstairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Martin F.

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

Quirky house in great location

The house is somewhat quirky- strange mix of retro and old style furniture, strange room layout (no toilet on upper floor). But we loved the location, surrounded by trees, close to the lake, quiet area. Wasn't made clear that the property has another dwelling nearby, but that wasn't a problem. The wood fueled hot tub was a bonus (although a fair bit of work!). Cleaning of spider webs from windows would be an improvement.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Rizelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a quaint rustic home with all the basics. It has character, the beds were comfortable, and the manager was very helpful. If you’re looking for a quiet place set in beautiful nature with a nice walking track along the lake behind the property, this is it. Just be prepared for the cold winter. There is a nice wood burning furnace with tons of wood available in the back of the house, the beds have electric blankets, and there is an AC/Heating unit in the dining area and bathroom…but still quite cold in the rooms. And at night you can see so many stars…absolutely beautiful. They also offered kayaks to take on the lake, but we did not take advantage of it. Overall, we had a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Véronique J.

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

Découverte du Sud du Sud

Maison très confortable pour retrouver sa famille kiwis
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maz W.

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

Wonderful stay

We had a lovely few days at possum lodge. The house is quirky, warm and set amongst established trees, nestled in its own little forest right next to manapouri lake with its own access through the back gate, stunning. Henry was a wonderful host, friendly approachable and kept in contact our entire stay. The area has an abundance of activities and walks. Highly recommend a stay at possum lodge!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022