This warm, modern and stylish luxury guest suite is attached to our family home, but is entirely self-contained with its own entrance. There is some potential for noise transfer from our young family, but we always try to keep this to an absolute minimum. The eco-retreat’s stunning, unobstructed panoramic views overlook the majestic Fiordland mountains, Lake Te Anau & Te Anau township. Furnished with modern amenities including a private hot tub (spa pool) and central heating, this property was built with sustainability at the forefront of its design. Finished with quality linen & unlimited WIFI, this is the perfect base from which to explore Fiordland and its many activities including Milford / Doubtful Sound. Minimal light pollution allows for a truly magnificent night sky! ________ * The retreat is heated using underfloor central heating, as well as passive solar design (large double-glazed windows & polished concrete floors that retain the heat). * Solar panels provide electricity during your stay, and guests enjoy delicious rainwater, which is safe to drink. Guests have shared access to our washing machine & tumble dryer by request, located in our garage. The house has three beds within three bedrooms, but a forth bed (a trundle bed in the single bedroom) can be set up with advanced notice - please just ask!

PLEASE NOTE: Fiordland Eco-Retreat is a luxury guest suite attached to our family home, but is entirely self-contained with its own entrance. We’re passionate about Fiordland, and love to get out and explore it whenever we get the chance. Having a young son means that we are enjoying a slightly slower pace of life these days, but we’re looking forward to being able to get out and do more hiking, mountain biking and skiing / snowboarding as a family. Glen is an Ecologist, and runs the takahē programme here in Te Anau. He has a wealth of knowledge on New Zealand's plants and wildlife, and can help answer any questions that you may have. I (Susanna) grew up in England, and travelled extensively until I found Te Anau in 2012, which I instantly fell in love with and deemed to be ‘the most beautiful part of the most beautiful country in the world’. I’ve held many tourism-focussed positions since moving here, including sharing my knowledge of Fiordland at the Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre. I’m now extremely grateful to be able to spend every waking moment with our young son, and to help guests to enjoy our little piece of paradise.

The house is in a rural location, yet only 6km from Te Anau. TRAVEL TIMES * Te Anau: 6 minute drive. * Milford Sound: 2 hour drive. * Manapouri: 25 minute drive (to catch the boat that takes you to magnificent Doubtful Sound). ACTIVITIES Fiordland is hard to beat for the outdoors enthusiast: * spectacular boat cruises; * incredible hiking, including three of New Zealand's nine Great Walks (Kepler Track, Routeburn Track & Milford Track); * cycling; * mountain biking; * kayaking; * fishing; * horse riding / quad biking; * helicopter scenic flights; * star gazing / ‘southern lights’ (aurora) viewing when the conditions are right; * one of the most scenic golf courses in the world; * amazing, unique wildlife including glow worms and takahē; and * majestic ‘World Heritage Status’ landscapes. Fiordland truly is an awe-inspiring place. With so much to see and do in the area, recuperating back ‘home’ at this luxurious, unique retreat is the perfect way to end your Fiordland adventures.