Title: Tui's Retreat - Peaceful, Private, and Close to Town Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Tui's Retreat - Peaceful, Private, and Close to Town ## Photo gallery for Tui's Retreat - Peaceful, Private, and Close to Town ![Outdoor dining - Tui's Retreat - Peaceful, Private, and Close to Town (Westmere)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114710000/114703600/114703574/f0738d11.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV - Tui's Retreat - Peaceful, Private, and Close to Town (Westmere)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114710000/114703600/114703574/222010c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Tui's Retreat - Peaceful, Private, and Close to Town (Westmere)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114710000/114703600/114703574/8a427598.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Tui's Retreat - Peaceful, Private, and Close to Town (Westmere)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114710000/114703600/114703574/854d2d1e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets - Tui's Retreat - Peaceful, Private, and Close to Town (Westmere)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114710000/114703600/114703574/b4e33753.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Tui's Retreat - Peaceful, Private, and Close to Town provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available £108 includes taxes & fees 2 Mar - 3 Mar ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Family friendly - Travel cot ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - 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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 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 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 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 Durie Hill Elevator are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Tui's Retreat - Peaceful, Private, and Close to Town 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 12 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Holmstead S. 29 Sept 2025 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. ##### Holmstead S. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah M. 7 Oct 2025 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. ##### Sarah M. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shamini S. 15 Jun 2025 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. ##### Shamini S. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew M. 14 Sept 2025 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. ##### Matthew M. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stuart C. 9 Jul 2025 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. ##### Stuart C. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cam C. 7 Jun 2025 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 ##### Cam C. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Libbie 28 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Great setting, super private, great outdoor area ... everything has been thought of. Walking distance to Virginia Lake. ##### Libbie Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Ricky G. 22 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Kitchen utencils jug cooking equipment frying pans ect could be cleaner ##### Ricky G. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rose C. 2 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Rose C. 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