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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 modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a view of the outdoors.
A single-story building with a flat roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a variety of shrubs and trees.
A neatly made bed with patterned bedding and two folded towels.

Reviews

9.8 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.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Virginia Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Westmere, Manawatu-Whanganui
  • Place, Virginia Lake
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Whanganui Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
    ‪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

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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 cycling and ecotours.
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Map
Westmere, Manawatu-Whanganui

What's nearby

  • Virginia Lake - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Whanganui Museum - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Durie Hill Elevator - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Bason Botanic Gardens - 10 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caroline's Boatshed Bar & Eatery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger Fuel Wanganui - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Springvale Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Tui's Retreat - Peaceful, Private, and Close to Town?

As of 13 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tui's Retreat - Peaceful, Private, and Close to Town on 10 Feb 2027 start from NZ$213, 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.

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

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little unit, clean, well equipped and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay, property is very peaceful and private. Sleept well, would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend this fabulous stay in a wonderful location. The kitchen is well-equipped, a very comfortable bed and the shower has excellent water pressure. Parking right at the doorstep and a lovely sunny deck with a great sunset view. Kathie is very kind and super accommodating. Thank you very much!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super friendly host, responsive & on hand when we had a question! I would stay here again, it's quiet and secure, with a lifestyle block vibe. We arrived in the dark, found access easy, and the kitchen stocked thoughtfully with milk, tea & Nespresso, fresh fruit and snacks. Bear in mind this is a compact tiny house, not made for swinging cats ;)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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