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

Apartment in Whanganui with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Living area
Private kitchen
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Westmere, Manawatu-Whanganui
  • Place, Virginia Lake
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Whanganui Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Castlecliff Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whanganui (WAG)
    ‪13 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
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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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Important information

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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 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 mountain biking and cycling.
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Westmere, Manawatu-Whanganui

What's nearby

  • Virginia Lake - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Whanganui Museum - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Durie Hill Elevator - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Castlecliff Beach - 8 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Curious - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Caroline's Boatshed Bar & Eatery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Springvale Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rutland Arms Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mischief - ‬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.

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

As of 22 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tui's Retreat - Peaceful, Private, and Close to Town on 1 Dec 2025 start from AU$154.98, 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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Rose C.

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

About the host

Hosted by Kathie Williamson

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