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# Manuka Retreat

Cottage in Ben Ohau with kitchen and furnished patio

## Photo gallery for Manuka Retreat

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 Manuka Retreat provides a terrace and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61292 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washer
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor Space

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Manuka Retreat

Cottage in Ben Ohau with kitchen and furnished patio

This cottage features free self parking and free WiFi in public areas. The cottage has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a furnished patio. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Housekeeping is not available. 

Guest accommodations at this cottage offer fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star cottage have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. 

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. 

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Free self parking on site

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
- Microwave
- Oven
- Stovetop

### Bedrooms

- 3 bedrooms
- Premium bedding

### Bathroom

- 1 private bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Shower
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Fireplace
- Living room

### Entertainment

- Flat-screen TV with cable channels

### Outdoor areas

- Furnished patio
- Terrace

### Laundry

- Washing machine

### Climate control

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- Service animals only (pets not allowed)

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board
- Limited-hour front desk
- No housekeeping service

### Safety features

- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out available

### Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: \[Shop 8, 3 Benmore Place\]

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

### Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

### Property payment types

## Important information

### Optional extras

- Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. 

### 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

This property accepts credit cards

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

This property is professionally cleaned

### National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

### Property is also known as

Manuka Retreat House Ben Ohau

Manuka Retreat House

Manuka Retreat Ben Ohau

Manuka Retreat Cottage

Manuka Retreat Ben Ohau

Manuka Retreat Cottage Ben Ohau

## About the area

Ben Ohau is home to this cottage. Ohau Skifield and Ladybird Hill Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Pukaki and Mueller Ridge. [Visit our Ben Ohau travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Ben-Ohau.dx553248635929333065)

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241 Manuka Terrace, Ben Ohau, 7901

### What's nearby

- ![Spring over lake #springfun](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113040/304c2767-e253-4c39-82ff-cbabfa1f073c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Lake Ruataniwha  
6 min drive \- 4.7 km
- ![Lake Ohau showing a lake or waterhole and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113042/647c8a87-c0a8-4d0d-bdac-e6d858ebe055.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Lake Ohau  
21 min drive \- 14.2 km
- Mueller Ridge  
10 min drive \- 14.2 km
- Twizel Town Centre  
11 min drive \- 14.9 km
- Lake Pukaki Information Center  
19 min drive \- 27.9 km

### Restaurants

- The Vier Project  
11 min drive
- Poppies Cafe  
11 min drive
- Mint Folk  
11 min drive
- Jasmine Thai  
10 min drive
- Fishtail Authentic Indian Cuisine  
18 min drive

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## Manuka Retreat Reviews

## Reviews

### Exceptional

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10 - Excellent

4

8 - Good

0

6 - Okay

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4 - Poor

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2 - Terrible

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### 10

Cleanliness

### 9.4

Amenities

### 10

Staff & service

### 10

Property conditions & facilities

## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Ryan

Jan 2, 2024

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We loved how quite and remote it was. Just 10 mins In to town. Quite and peaceful location with great mountain views and incredible stars.

##### Ryan

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Guest

Mar 14, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very quiet place. I like it.

##### Guest

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Pei Chui

Jan 1, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

##### Pei Chui

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Lien

Jan 8, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

##### Lien

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021