Title: Tui's Retreat - Peaceful, Private, and Close to Town - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/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 Apartment in Whanganui with kitchen and patio ## 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) ![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 crib, 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) ![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) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Tui's Retreat - Peaceful, Private, and Close to Town provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Washer - Parking available - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## 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 transportation - Parking on site ### Family friendly - Travel crib ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - 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) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113600000/113590500/113590488/e5bda797.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hawkstone Hideaway - Your Peaceful Getaway Ratana - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 3 reviews CA $98 CA $138 total includes taxes & fees Dec 15 - Dec 16 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=113590488&PinnedHotelID=113590488&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37910200/37910180/a19ba4aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful old villa apartment in charming setting. 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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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-39.913425,175.01624&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:xuqrFozek%60%40%3FS%3FQ%40U%3FU%40Q%3FU%40S%40Q%40UBU%40QBUBQ%40SBSBSDQBUDQBQDUDQDQDSDOFSDQFQDQFSFQFQHMFSFMHQHOFOHQHMHOHOJMHOJOHKJMJKJOJKHKLOJKJKLKJILKJKLILKLGLIJGLINILGLILENGLELENELGNELENELANENCLANCNANCNALCN%3FNCN%3FL%3FN%3FP%3FL%3FN%3FNBN%3FLBN%40NBN%40NBL%40NBNDL%40NDLDNDLFNDLDLDNFLDLHLFNHLHJFLHLFLJLHJJLJJHLJJJJJLJHNJJJNJJJLHJJNHNJLHNHNHLHPFNHNHPFLFRHLFPFPFRDPFPDPFRDNDRDPDPDTBPDPBTDPBRBR%40RBPBT%40PBT%40T%40P%40R%3FT%40P%3FT%40T%3FP%3FR%3FT%3FPAT%3FTAP%3FTARAPATCTAPCTCPARCRCREPCTEPCPETEPEPEREPGPEPGPEPGRGPGPILGRGLIPINGNIPILININKLINKNIJKLKJKNKJINMJKJKJMJKHMJKJMFMLMFMHKFMHOFMHMHMDOFMDMDODMDOFMDODM%40ODOBM%40OBO%40OBOBM%40O%3FO%40O%3FM%3FQ%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOCOCOAOCMAOCOEMAOEMEOGMEOEMEMEOGMEMIMIOGMIKGMIMGMMMGKKMKKIMKKKKKMOIKKKKOKKKMIKKOIOKMIOIOIMIQGOIOIQGMGSIMGQGQGSEQGQEQGQEQESEQEQEUCQEQCUEQCSCSASCQCUAQCUAUAQAS%3FUAQ%3FUAU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=f5IqHImDtuXP2LCce3GzJttaBBg=) Westmere, Manawatu-Whanganui #### What's nearby - Virginia Lake \- 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - Whanganui Museum \- 4 min drive \- 3.9 km - Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum \- 5 min drive \- 4.3 km - Durie Hill Elevator \- 5 min drive \- 4.6 km - Castlecliff Beach \- 7 min drive \- 6.8 km #### Getting around - Whanganui (WAG) - 20 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Caroline's Boatshed Bar & Eatery - ‬6 min drive - ‪Little Curious Bagels - ‬4 min drive - ‪Springvale Cafe - ‬4 min drive - ‪Rutland Arms Inn - ‬6 min drive - ‪Mischief - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is parking? ### How much does it cost to stay at Tui's Retreat - Peaceful, Private, and Close to Town? ### Where is Tui's Retreat - Peaceful, Private, and Close to Town located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Tui's Retreat - Peaceful, Private, and Close to Town Reviews 9.8 ### 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stuart C. Jul 9, 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. Jun 7, 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 May 28, 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. Aug 22, 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 #### Shamini S. Jun 15, 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 #### Rose C. Jun 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Rose C. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025