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Laybak Retreat -Highly recommended comfortable Kiwi batch

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A covered patio with wooden steps leading to a glass door, surrounded by potted plants and a wooden table.
A garden with flowering plants and a wooden stump.
A single-story house with a covered porch, a small garden, and a gravel driveway.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a red throw, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A neatly made bed with a grey blanket and two rolled towels, a bedside table with a lamp, and a painting of a landscape on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Bounce into fun
    One of the few properties with an onsite trampoline.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Te Anau

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • On-site fitness center
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Te Anau

Located in Te Anau, this vacation home is in the city center and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Te Wahipounamu and Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Te Anau Golf Course. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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What's nearby

  • Fiordland Cinema - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Te Wahipounamu - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lake Te Anau - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Luxmore Jet - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ranch Bar And Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Alpine Centre Cafe and Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kiwi Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Fat Duck - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Redcliff Cafe - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Laybak Retreat -Highly recommended comfortable Kiwi batch have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Laybak Retreat -Highly recommended comfortable Kiwi batch?

As of Oct 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Laybak Retreat -Highly recommended comfortable Kiwi batch on Nov 4, 2026 start from $236, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Laybak Retreat -Highly recommended comfortable Kiwi batch pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Laybak Retreat -Highly recommended comfortable Kiwi batch?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Laybak Retreat -Highly recommended comfortable Kiwi batch?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Laybak Retreat -Highly recommended comfortable Kiwi batch located?

Located in the heart of Te Anau, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Fiordland Cinema, Te Wahipounamu, and Lake Te Anau. Luxmore Jet and Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 6, 2026
Wonderful guests. Welcome back anytime. Thank you.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 28, 2023
Great guests lovely to host you. Recommended
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent in all respects
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the privacy and convenience of this house. We could walk to the restaurants very easily. We had everything we needed. Very clean and comfortable. We loved the food at Black Dog Bar!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and warm, clean and tidy close to everything with added bonus of a great backyard to kick a ball around. Good for family of four with a foldout couch too. Host is very responsive and prompt too. Smooth check in process no dramas at all. Thanks Jo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really clean and sunny. Loved the fenced lawn for the dogs for zoomies. Absolutely everything you need is there. Lovely host. Great communication. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 24, 2023
Great to host you, highly recommended guests. Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 5, 2025
Recommended guests. Lovely to host
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 22, 2021
Would love to host you again, Thank you for staying. Jill is highly recommended as a guest.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 23, 2024
Excellent guests. Highly recommended. Thank you for choosing to stay at Laybak Retreat
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
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