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TV, DVD player, books, stereo
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
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TV, DVD player, books, stereo
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Lake Te Anau, Te Anau
  • Fiordland Cinema
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Kepler Track
    ‪7 min drive‬

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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.

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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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

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 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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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.

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. 76 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Khoury H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Launching Pad for Fiordland Adventures.

Laybak Retreat was the perfect HQ for our adventures around Te Anau, Fiordland Ntl Park and Milford Sound. The bedrooms were very comfortable & the kitchen had everything we needed. Spotless clean. The host communicated promptly & clearly. Highly recommend a stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iain G.

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale P., Crieff Scotland UK

Liked: Cleanliness

Very easy very good

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

8/10 Good

Vinh T.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Milford sound was great

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

10/10 Excellent

Jim or Kathi M.

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Te Anau stay

Nice, clean, and tidy house. Plenty of room for 4 adults. Enjoyed our weekend. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Blaine W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth F.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith S.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hershel H.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugh W.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Dale P., Crieff Scotland UK

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
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Sandy

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Vicki M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute

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

8/10 Good

zofia k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant stay

Very clean property, TV remote needs a new batteries, and the couch not quite so comfy; Cheers
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen R., New Zealand

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gillian D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

helen j.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

karyn b.

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023