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Laybak Retreat -Highly recommended comfortable Kiwi batch

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Sunny and bright with mountain views
Our cosy sunny and warm Kiwi Bach
Exterior detail
Outdoor dining
Homely living space

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

1 Single 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

About this property

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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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Portacot Baby Bath and Highchair available
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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.

Important information

You need to know

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

About the area

Te Anau

Located in Te Anau, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Te Anau Golf Course and Te Anau Downs Jetty are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Te Wahipounamu and Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre. Waterskiing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Lake Te Anau, Te Anau

What's nearby

  • Fiordland Cinema - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Ivon Wilson Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Te Anau Wildlife Centre - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Kepler Track - 7 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kiwi Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Alpine Centre Cafe and Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Milford Road Merchant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sandfly Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Lakefront Café - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has a pool.

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.

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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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
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

Reviews

8/10 Good

Blaine W.

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

8/10 Good

Ann P.

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

Cosy cottage

A small house but great for the four of us. Had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

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

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

Verified traveller

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

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

Sally Cowart H.

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

A home away from home

Every convenience provided. Spotless place. Lovely gardens. Comfortable and cozy home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

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

Top Stay

The house was very tidy, clean and warm. It was ideal for us. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Elly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

A short 1 night stay made very pleasant by the use of bikes.

Between an overnight cruise at Doubtful Sound and a 3 day hike at Routburn Track, this home was a perfect stop for 1 night. There was a slight misunderstanding about door code but once we were in, all was well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Khoury H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Iain G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Dale P.

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

8/10 Good

Vinh T.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, 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

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

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

Te Anau stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth F.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, 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

10/10 Excellent

Hugh W.

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

8/10 Good

Dale P., Crieff Scotland UK

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Vicki M.

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

Cute

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

8/10 Good

zofia k.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by JoM97194

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We live on a lifestyle block at Browns in Soutrhland and love to holiday in TeAnau, The beauty of the Lake Bush and Mountains are very special and we are lucky enough to Airbnb 2 properties in TeAnau. I have travelled extensively and enjoy meeting and talking with guests.

Why they chose this property

We love to holiday in our typical Kiwi Batch with a large section there is plenty of outdoor space and its great to sit on the deck at night and watch the sun go down. My husband went to school in TeAnau so its nice to come and see friendly faces of the past.

What makes this property unique

Outdoor living area with Bbq(Summer Only) and Outdoor setting to enjoy that early evening sun, lovely to watch the Tui's in the trees

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