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Tui's Retreat - Peaceful, Private, and Close to Town

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An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, a metal roof, and a view of a grassy area.
A concrete pathway flanked by lush greenery and a modern building in the background.
A compact living space with a sofa, a recliner, a flat-screen TV, and a small table with a tray.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a view of the outdoors.
A neatly made bed with patterned bedding and two folded towels.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Westmere, Manawatu-Whanganui
  • Place, Virginia Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Whanganui Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Durie Hill Elevator
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whanganui (WAG)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living Room 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tui's Retreat - Peaceful, Private, and Close to Town

Enjoy the sounds of nature and beautiful rural views in this peaceful and private self contained unit. Situated a 10-15 minute walk to Virginia Lake and a short distance to town.

Full kitchen with Nespresso machine, separate bedroom with queen bed and ensuite bathroom. There is a futon couch in the kitchen/living room area for additional guests if required. A port a cot is also available.

Pets allowed on request, there is a double kennel & run available for use.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Important information

You need to know

Property # 20134154
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Whanganui

Located in Westmere, a neighbourhood in Whanganui, this apartment is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Virginia Lake and Queens Park, while Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum are cultural highlights. Ward Observatory and Wanganui Community Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain biking.
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Westmere, Manawatu-Whanganui

What's nearby

  • Virginia Lake - 3 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Whanganui Museum - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Durie Hill Elevator - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Sarjeant Gallery - 10 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caroline's Boatshed Bar & Eatery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger Fuel Wanganui - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Daily Grinds Cafe & Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Springvale Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Yellow House Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at Tui's Retreat - Peaceful, Private, and Close to Town?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Tui's Retreat - Peaceful, Private, and Close to Town located?

Located in Westmere, this apartment building is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Virginia Lake and within 3 miles (5 km) of Kowhai Park and Sarjeant Gallery. Whanganui Museum and Moutoa Gardens are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Puawai L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very nice, clean and tidy place to stay. Very peaceful and has the amenities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was agreat place to stay
Basil really enjoyed the stay at this retreat.
Great visit to the Quartz ceramic museum ( by appointment)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice clean and comfortable accommodation. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Samuel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and clean property. I do have to highlight that the bedroom and bathroom are very tiny compared to kitchen and living space. I found you have to go side on to get past the bed and there isn't room to dry yourself after the shower without bashing into the bathroom door. Loved the muffins and coffee. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Breen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good amenities and a nice peaceful location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blake L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely new unit, well kept and private. Check in and check out process was easy. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dominic I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Place was clean and connected to a beautiful yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host met us upon arrival. Showed us everything, things to do in the area. Everything was perfect for our stay and time away. Even got to me Sam.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had everything you could think of needing and nice touches such as a bowl of fruit and guest biscuits. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holmstead S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. Very clean throughout with comfortable bed and furniture. The kitchen was excellent to cook in, with everything one could need. Host was responsive. The grounds were kept in great condition and we enjoyed the semi-rural location so close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart C.

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

Whanganui retreat

Had a very relaxing time here. The apartment is well equipped, very comfortable and in a very scenic spot. Also close to town. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul 2025
Glad you had a relaxing stay, most welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful scenic location. Perfect for 2 people.Some special additions left for us, like fruit in the fruit bowl, milk, tea and coffee provided.Also I really appreciated the sofa bed being made up for my daughter for when we arrived.Thank you so much for the lovely place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2025
So pleased you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property! Was a great setup and everything that i needed. Great hosts - highly recommended. I will be back to that one
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay, it was a pleasure to host you! See you again next time!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Libbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great setting, super private, great outdoor area ... everything has been thought of. Walking distance to Virginia Lake.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very private, clean and nicely decorated. The unit is small but has everything needed right there available. Plan to leave any bulky things you don't need in your car. The deck around it on the outside of the unit it quite spacious. We used the BBQ. It was a little chilly outside so we missed out on some enjoyment of the deck areas. Nice gardens everywhere. There is a large fenced in, cut grass area where you park your car with small field behind it with a friendly pony.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shamini S.

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

Best of the best!

I had a truly wonderful stay. Although I was traveling for work this location was serene and surrounded by beautiful nature - Perfect for disconnecting and unwinding after a long day. The home was clean, cozy and thoughtfully prepared, well equipped with everything I needed for a comfortable stay. Kathie was extremely responsive, making the entire experience seamless. I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking for a quiet escape. I hope to return again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ricky G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen utencils jug cooking equipment frying pans ect could be cleaner
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Jane R.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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