Fiordland Eco-Retreat offers two luxury self-catered accommodation options just 6 km from Te Anau, the gateway town to Milford Sound. Set in a peaceful rural location, each private, self-contained retreat provides generous space, comfort, and a tranquil base for exploring Fiordland National Park’s world-famous landscapes.
Our Guest Suite and Luxury Eco-Villa are both thoughtfully designed for comfort and tranquillity, with high-end finishes, modern amenities, and exceptional attention to detail. The retreat is ideally located for exploring Fiordland’s most iconic experiences, including Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, and the Great Walks (Milford, Routeburn, and Kepler Tracks). Beyond these highlights, countless other experiences await in the region. After a day of exploring, return to your retreat to relax in comfort and privacy.
Independently assessed and awarded ‘Qualmark 5-star Gold‘ certification, the retreat is recognised for exceptional comfort, warm service, and a strong commitment to sustainability – so you can book with confidence and feel good about your choice of accommodation.
The area boasts minimal light pollution for enjoying the stunning night sky and Aurora Australis (Southern Lights), when conditions allow.
Luxury Accommodation Options (click below to jump to the accommodation details)
“From the moment you arrive, you will find stunning views in every direction capturing the mountains, lake, and hillsides. Inside you will be welcomed by a space that feels more like a luxury hotel than a home. It is beautifully designed with stylish finishes, textiles, and colors that will make you wish you booked a longer stay because it is so lovely. The outdoor hot tub is definitely a highlight and an amazing place to enjoy the stars. If you are still reading this review – Stop! And book now! You won’t regret it”.
James, USA – September 2019
Guest Suite
The Guest Suite is attached to our family home but is fully self-contained, private, and exclusively yours for the duration of your stay. It has its own external entrance, and noise transfer is never an issue.
Please note that there is only one Guest Suite on the property, available in two configurations depending upon your travel dates.
Please click below for details of each configuration:
⇒ 3-Bedroom Guest Suite (Family-Friendly).
- Approx. 110m2 / 1200 sq ft internal space.
- 3-bedrooms, kitchenette, 1.5 bathrooms, cosy lounge.
- Stunning 260° panoramic lake and mountain views.
- Modern, stylish and clean.
- Central heating keeps you warm, even in the depths of winter.
- Up to 5 guests (plus any infants <2 years old).
- Free, unlimited WIFI.
- Private hot tub (spa pool) and heated outdoor shower.
- Large, private BBQ and outside dining area.
- Large, flat front lawn.
- Freeview TV (NZ’s standard channels), Netflix and Youtube.
- Comfortable beds with quality linen.
- All bedrooms have black-out blinds / curtains
Bedrooms
The master bedroom has a super-king bed that benefits from spectacular northerly views of Lake Te Anau and the Fiordland mountains. It also has ranch-sliding doors leading onto a large deck, along with satellite television, ceiling fan and ducted air conditioning / heating.
Please scroll through the photos, below.
In addition to the master bedroom shown above, the Guest Suite’s 3-bedroom configuration also contains two further bedrooms (one with a queen bed and one with a king-single sized bed). The queen bedroom benefits from spectacular northerly views of Lake Te Anau and the Fiordland mountains. It also has ranch-sliding doors leading onto a large deck, along with satellite television, ceiling fan and ducted air conditioning / heating.
The single bedroom at the back of the house can be set up as a twin bedroom by request, and has a view of the back garden. It also has ducted air conditioning / heating if desired.
Please scroll through the photos, below.
Kitchenette / Dining
A functional space for self-catering, allowing comfortable seating for up to five people.
- Main entrance door
- Espresso coffee machine
- Kitchen sink
- Mini convection oven with microwave function
- 2 x induction hot plates
- Fridge with mini freezer
- Dishwasher
- Complimentary tea, coffee and hot chocolate
- Separate pantry
- Cutlery, crockery and glassware
- Cooking pots, pans and utensils
- Kettle and toaster
- Adjacent to outside BBQ
- Stunning northerly views
- Ducted air conditioning / heating
Bathroom / Lounge
The large bathroom has beautiful views out to the east, and includes the following:
- Huge ‘wet’ shower (no doors)
- Luxurious bath
- Toilet
- Double wash-basin
- Hairdryer
- Shampoo, conditioner and body wash
- Heated towel rail
- Anti-fog mirror
- Extra towels
A cozy lounge provides an additional space for relaxation, with satellite TV, DVDs and a 2-seater sofa with chaise longue.
Extra Half-Bathroom
An extra separate powder room provides toilet, washbasin and toiletry storage.
Outside Space
The retreat’s outside space displays its stunning, unobstructed 260° panoramic view in all of its glory.
The hot tub allows for pure relaxation, and is perfect for soothing away any muscle aches and pains, or for simply taking in the incredible views.
The outside dining area is conveniently located just beside the kitchenette, and includes an outdoor dining table and BBQ, leading onto a large, flat lawn.
Dates with red a ‘SOLD’ flag are unavailable.
⇒ 1-Bedroom Guest Suite configuration.
- Approx. 50m2 / 500 sq ft internal space.
- One bedroom, kitchenette, one bathroom, cosy lounge.
- Stunning 260° panoramic lake and mountain views.
- Modern, stylish and clean.
- Central heating keeps you warm, even in the depths of winter.
- Up to 2 guests (plus any infants <2 years old).
- Free, unlimited WIFI.
- Private hot tub (spa pool) and heated outdoor shower.
- Large, private BBQ and outside dining area.
- Large, flat front lawn.
- Freeview TV (NZ’s standard channels), Netflix and Youtube.
- Comfortable bed with luxury linen.
- Bedroom has black-out blinds / curtains.
The space exudes elegance and is finished to an exceptionally high standard, with thoughtful eco-friendly design choices throughout.
Heat radiates throughout the house using central under-floor heating, and guests have the option of adding extra heating / cooling to suit their personal temperature preferences via ducted heating / air conditioning.
Bedroom
The bedroom has a super-king bed that benefits from spectacular northerly views of Lake Te Anau and the Fiordland mountains. It also has ranch-sliding doors leading onto a large deck, along with satellite television, ceiling fan and ducted air conditioning / heating.
Please scroll through the photos, below.
Kitchenette / Dining
A functional space for self-catering, allowing comfortable seating for guests.
- Main entrance door
- Espresso coffee machine
- Kitchen sink
- Mini convection oven with microwave function
- 2 x induction hot plates
- Fridge with mini freezer
- Dishwasher
- Complimentary tea, coffee and hot chocolate
- Separate pantry
- Cutlery, crockery and glassware
- Cooking pots, pans and utensils
- Kettle and toaster
- Adjacent to outside BBQ
- Stunning northerly views
- Ducted air conditioning / heating
Bathroom / Lounge
The large bathroom has beautiful views out to the east, and includes the following:
- Huge ‘wet’ shower (no doors)
- Luxurious bath
- Toilet
- Double wash-basin
- Hairdryer
- Shampoo, conditioner and body wash
- Heated towel rail
- Anti-fog mirror
- Extra towels
A cozy lounge provides an additional space for relaxation, with satellite TV, DVDs and a 2-seater sofa with chaise longue.
Outside Space
The retreat’s outside space displays its stunning, unobstructed 260° panoramic view in all of its glory.
The hot tub allows for pure relaxation, and is perfect for soothing away any muscle aches and pains, or for simply taking in the incredible views.
The outside dining area is conveniently located just beside the kitchenette, and includes an outdoor dining table and BBQ, leading onto a large, flat lawn.
“We mainly came to New Zealand to explore the country, but staying in this home turned into a highlight of our trip. The main bedrooms have large glass doors that open to incredible views in all directions and other design touches that will make you never want to leave. The space has beautiful high quality finishes and the best shower and bath any of us have ever used. A great launching point for seeing Milford Sound, but make sure you leave enough time to enjoy the home as well!”
Alex, USA – March 2019
Luxury Eco-Villa
Available to book now, for stays from 1 November 2026.
Our new one-bedroom Eco-Villa is designed for tranquility and privacy, being located in its own area of the property, away from our family home and Guest Suite.
Any imagery shared prior to its completion will be an artist’s rendered impression, and details are subject to change.
Named after one of New Zealand’s iconic flightless native birds – the kākāpō – our first Luxury Eco-Villa is themed around the natural colours of its namesake.
Co-owner Glen has dedicated his career to working with the Department of Conservation to protect the kākāpō and the takahē, two of Fiordland’s taonga (precious) species; as such, both of these species are deeply important to us. We intend to open a second ‘Takahē’ Eco-Villa in the future… watch this space!
⇒ Click here to see further details about our Luxury Eco-Villa
- Approx. 60m2 / 645 sq ft open-plan internal space.
- One bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, lounge.
- Stunning 260° panoramic lake and mountain views.
- Modern, stylish and clean.
- Heat pump / air conditioning ensures year-round comfort.
- Free, unlimited WIFI.
- Private hot tub.
- Access to a shared sauna.
- BBQ and outside dining area.
- Freeview TV (NZ’s standard channels), Netflix and Youtube.
- Extremely comfortable King size bed with luxury linen.
- Large stargazing window above the bed.
- Black-out blinds / curtains.
- Spectacular northerly views of Lake Te Anau and the Fiordland mountains.
- Ranch-sliding doors leading onto a large deck.
- Highly energy-efficient.
- Mechanical ventilation system for continuous fresh internal air.
The space exudes elegance and is finished to an exceptionally high standard, with thoughtful eco-friendly design choices throughout.
We believe that true sustainability cares for people as well as for the planet. Our Eco-Villa has been thoughtfully designed with the following enhancements:
- Wide entrance doors and accessways
- Minimum 900 mm clearance to the bed
- Step-free access from villa to deck
- Visual and audible emergency alarms
- Soft, calming colour scheme.
Bedroom
The bedroom has a king sized bed, complete with luxury linen and a large window above – perfect for stargazing on a clear night.
Kitchen / Dining
A functional space for self-catering, and a separate dining area.
- Espresso coffee machine
- Kitchen sink
- Oven
- Electric hobs
- Fridge / freezer
- Dishwasher
- Complimentary tea, coffee and hot chocolate
- Cutlery, crockery and glassware
- Cooking pots, pans and utensils
- Kettle and toaster
- Stunning northerly views
- Air conditioning / heating
Bathroom
The bathroom includes:
- Shower
- Toilet
- Wash-basin
- Hairdryer
- Premium shampoo, conditioner and body wash
- Heated towel rail
- Anti-fog mirror
- Extra towels
Lounge
An open-plan lounge provides additional space for relaxation, with satellite TV / Netflix and a 2-seater sofa with corner chaise.
Outside Space / Wellness
The retreat’s outside space displays its stunning 260° panoramic view in all of its glory.
Unwind in your private hot tub or outdoor shower, and enjoy access to the shared wood-fired sauna. Together, Fiordland Eco-Retreat’s wellness facilities are ideal for easing tired muscles or for simply soaking up the incredible views.
An outside lounge and dining area and BBQ complete this luxury Fiordland experience.
Dates with red a ‘SOLD’ flag are unavailable.
“If you ever get the chance, stay here. The home is modern and has all the luxury of a 5 star hotel AND the nature immersion to feel like you are so far away. Susanna was a wonderful host, very welcoming and warm. The hot tub gives views of mountains all afternoon and stars into the night. This place doesn’t even feel like real life 🙂“
Hazel, August 2023
