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.
We also have another highly recommeded property please search HANZ 7374796 8A Blairs Place TeAnau
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Fiordland Cinema. Enjoy features like a gym and laundry facilities. The holiday home offers a kitchen and a patio.
Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and patio
Amenities include laundry facilities
On-site recreation includes a gym
12 minutes on foot from Fiordland Cinema and a 2-minute drive from Lake Te Anau
Laybak Retreat -Highly recommended comfortable Kiwi batch offers its guests a fitness centre, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.
Property manager
JoM97194
Languages
English
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
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
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city centre
In the mountains
Near an outlet shopping centre
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
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
Pets
Pets are welcome
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Note from host: Portacot Baby Bath and Highchair available
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 is a carbon monoxide detector 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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
We should mention
To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
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 informationOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 87 reviews
10 - Excellent
73
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 87 reviews
8 - Good
12
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 87 reviews
6 - Okay
2
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
4 - Poor
0
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews
2 - Terrible
0
9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Iain G.
28 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Iain G.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dale P., Crieff Scotland UK
19 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very easy very good
Just a great place to relax and enjoy the area
Dale P.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Vinh T.
27 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Central, quiet with a nice garden
A relaxing stay, making use of the nice garden and bikes. Please note one of the bikes need repair.
Vinh T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Julie S.
22 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Milford sound was great
Laybak was perfect for our short stay.
Julie S.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jim or Kathi M.
13 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Jim or Kathi M.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Mark G.
4 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Good access for Milford Sound
Clean and comfortable property. Good location for picking up Milford Sound tour and walkable to town.
Mark G.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sue H.
9 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Te Anau stay
Nice, clean, and tidy house. Plenty of room for 4 adults. Enjoyed our weekend. Thanks
Sue H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Blaine W.
6 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Not a bad spot will stay again in the future if need be
I was up there for work
Blaine W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tom M.
20 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Little piece of paradise
Awesome little warm house that me and my partner loved and our dog did aswell!
Tom M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kenneth F.
13 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect paradise
Although we only stayed 2 nights at felt like a long holiday. relaxed environment Jo was awesome to communicate with. The section was perfect for our dog.
Kenneth F.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Judith S.
27 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Only our first visit
Small but fully functional bach with an easy walk to town and lake. Everything worked, the bach is comfortable and contained. We have noted Laybak for a return visit.
Judith S.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Hershel H.
23 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Hershel H.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Hugh W.
5 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Hugh W.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Dale P., Crieff Scotland UK
3 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Stayed before and love location and all elements in this Bach. Easy from booking to staying to really enjoying it. Thanks very much. Hope to be back
Great place to stay in the Te Anau area. Great alternative for travelers who want to stay closer to Milford Sound.
Michael
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
8/10 Good
Vicki M.
11 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute
Enjoyed it thanks had everything we needed
Vicki M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
zofia k.
27 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant stay
Very clean property, TV remote needs a new batteries, and the couch not quite so comfy;
Cheers
zofia k.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Helen R., New Zealand
5 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, with all the little touches
A great weekend away in Ta Anau. House was cosy and well presented, with lots of little touches and extras, like condiments, herbs, toiletries, etc. Loved the large, fully fenced lawn for the dog.
Helen R.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
2 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gillian D.
28 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay at Laybak Retreat
The Laybak Retreat was great - clean, in a great location, and with view of mountains!
Gillian D.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
helen j.
22 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
South island holiday.
We loved this cosy little property. Close to the shops, lovely back yard and well equipped with everything we needed. We have to mention the cleanliness……. It was impeccable. I am a clean freak myself and this property exceeded my own standards! Would absolutely stay again.
helen j.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
karyn b.
6 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
We had a great stay at this house. We appreciated the large garden, indoor and outdoor sitting areas, cleanliness of the property, and the ease of settling in here (spices, shampoo, etc, were all provided). Thanks very much for making our time memorable!
karyn b.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Susan D.
22 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place to stay
Lovely little home for our short stay. Had everything that you need. Quiet neighbourhood. Only downside was the mattress in the master bed was very soft so not very comfortable for me. Everything else was great.
Susan D.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Aimee T.
20 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Kid friendly
Lovely place to stay, had everything we needed and a great place for kids
Aimee T.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sue M.
6 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Top Stay
The house was very tidy, clean and warm. It was ideal for us.
Thanks