Title: Tui Retreat | Lake Manapouri Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=76409655&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Tui Retreat | Lake Manapouri Lakefront holiday home with private pool and kitchen ## Photo gallery for Tui Retreat | Lake Manapouri ![4 bedrooms, desk, travel cot, free WiFi - Tui Retreat | Lake Manapouri (Manapouri)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76410000/76409700/76409655/a3f47002.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Tui Retreat | Lake Manapouri (Manapouri)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76410000/76409700/76409655/d0092000.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Tui Retreat | Lake Manapouri (Manapouri)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76410000/76409700/76409655/abce8725.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Tui Retreat | Lake Manapouri (Manapouri)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76410000/76409700/76409655/9a06a1b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Tui Retreat | Lake Manapouri (Manapouri)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76410000/76409700/76409655/ab00711d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - 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 - Smoke-free property ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116300000/116295900/116295864/a99b723c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cosy Crib - Te Anau Holiday Home Te Anau - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22&selected=116295864&PinnedHotelID=116295864&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60640000/60631400/60631316/fab005d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fiordland Escape Manapouri - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 23 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22&selected=60631316&PinnedHotelID=60631316&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114120000/114117200/114117167/c58afa37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakeside Haven - Te Anau Holiday Home Te Anau - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22&selected=114117167&PinnedHotelID=114117167&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45036800/45036722/f80709db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kepler Retreat - Te Anau Holiday Home Te Anau - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space - Parking available 6.8 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22&selected=45036722&PinnedHotelID=45036722&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113650000/113647400/113647314/04e3cd7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Te Anau Retro Retreat Te Anau - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space - Parking available 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22&selected=113647314&PinnedHotelID=113647314&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107890000/107886000/107885982/cad38808.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hui Hui House-Family friendly Holiday Home- The gate way to Milford & Fiordland. 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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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20 Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-45.56583,167.60841&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:juauGq__%7E%5E%3FU%3FW%3FU%3FU%40W%40U%40S%40W%40U%40UBS%40UBWBUBUBSBUBUDSDUBUDSDSDSFUDQDUFSFSDQHSFSFQFQHQFQHQHSHQHMHSHQHOHMJQJOHMJOJOJKJMJOLKJKJOLKJKLKJKLILKLKLILGLILGLINGLILELINELENENELENENELCNANELCNAN%3FNANCL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%3FNBN%40N%3FN%40LBNDN%40LBNDNDLDN%40LHNDLDNHLDLHLFNHLFLHLFLHLJLJLHJJLJJJLJJNJJLJJNJLJJJNJNHLJNHPJLHNHPHNHPHPHRHPFPHPFPFPFRFRFPFRFRDTDPFTDRDRDRBTDTDRBTBTBRBTBTBV%40T%40RBT%40T%40V%40R%40T%40V%3FT%3FT%3FV%3FT%3FT%3FV%3FR%3FTAVATARAXATCRARATCXCRCTCTCRCTETERCTETEPETGRERERGRGRGPGTGPGPGPIPGRIPIPIPIPINIPINKLIPKNINKLKNKJKNKLMJKJKNMJKJMJKLMFMJMJMHMFMHMHOFMHMFMDOHMDODMHO%40MDODODMBO%40ODMBO%40O%3FOBOBM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOCOCO%3FOAMCOEOAMCOEOEMEOEOEMEOEMIMEMGOIMGMIMIMGMIMKMKMGKMMKKKMKKOKKMKKMKOKKKOKMIOKOKQIMIOIQISIMIQIQIQGSIQGQGQGQIUEQGSGSESESGSEUEQEUCUESEUCUCSCUCUCSCYAUCSASAUAYASAUAW%3FU%3FS%3FW%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qdz2Sw7CGEN7018_v82ZzswrAqM=) Manapouri #### What's nearby - Te Wahipounamu \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Frasers Beach \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Te Anau Wildlife Centre \- 14 min drive \- 15.0 miles - Kepler Track \- 14 min drive \- 16.1 miles - Lake Te Anau \- 27 min drive \- 17.0 miles #### 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? ### Is Tui Retreat | Lake Manapouri pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Tui Retreat | Lake Manapouri? ### What time is check-in at Tui Retreat | Lake Manapouri? ### What time is check-out at Tui Retreat | Lake Manapouri? ### Where is Tui Retreat | Lake Manapouri located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Tui Retreat | Lake Manapouri Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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 information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### JULIEN M. 11 Jan 2025 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. ##### JULIEN M. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian G. 1 Nov 2024 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. ##### Brian G. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### CRAIG T. 2 Dec 2023 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. ##### CRAIG T. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Naomi O. 7 Jan 2024 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. ##### Naomi O. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Martin F. 28 Dec 2023 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. ##### Martin F. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keryn A. 5 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful, quirky stay We loved it. Thank you for a lovely stay. ##### Keryn A. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### NATHAN F. 13 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magic spot Great place to stay in special location. ##### NATHAN F. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### David M. 1 Nov 2024 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. ##### David M. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vanessa D. 2 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely bush setting Peaceful ##### Vanessa D. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Jay R. 19 Mar 2023 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. ##### Jay R. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Rizelle 1 Aug 2022 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. ##### Rizelle Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Véronique J. 11 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Découverte du Sud du Sud Maison très confortable pour retrouver sa famille kiwis ##### Véronique J. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maz W. 24 May 2022 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! ##### Maz W. Stayed 5 nights in May 2022 ---