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Relax in style at the Catlins Retreat, historic villa in the heart of Owaka

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Property grounds
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Owaka, Otago
  • Teapot World
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Catlins Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Jack's Blowhole
    ‪19 min drive‬

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Unwind in style: historic villa with a hint of luxury in the heart of Owaka

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (3)
The price is €103
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Unwind in style: historic villa with a hint of luxury in the heart of Owaka

About this property

Relax in style at the Catlins Retreat, historic villa in the heart of Owaka

Relax and put your feet up, unwind at our retreat in the serenity of the Catlins. Our historic villa is in the heart of Owaka, cafes and shops are 2 minutes walk away and it's only a short drive to beaches, bush walks, waterfalls and the many attractions the Catlins has to offer. Each spacious villa guest room has a queen and single bed, a private en-suite bathroom, and a fridge, table and chairs and tea and coffee. A delicious continental breakfast is available as an optional extra.
During your stay at this bed & breakfast, you're just a quick walk from Teapot World.
  • Free WiFi
  • 5 minutes on foot from Teapot World and a 5-minute drive from Catlins Lake

Property manager

Jill Penn

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Things to do

  • Books

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
The hours at this property's front desk vary. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions. You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

The Catlins Retreat Fantail Room

Relax in style at the Catlins Retreat, historic villa in the heart of Owaka Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Vivienne R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Owaka classic
Jill is a lovely host, and presents the place beautifully. Everything was beautiful & well cared for.This was the top of our accomodation price range & with Owaka's remoteness, seemed a bit steep.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
xmas /new year
Absolutely excellent Clean comfortable unobtrusive Very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

helen v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely villa, place and people
A beautifully and lovingly restored old villa. It’s located in central Owaka which was excellent for access to a lot of North Catlins activities/waterfalls. The hosting was excellent, with useful info on everything from which food outlets would be open the evening I arrived to advice on ways of doing potential long one-way walks, and the best times to visit different locations. Thoroughly recommend (and especially to people who enjoy Edwardian homes!)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hosts in a calm and nice place. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jill is amazing
We were travelling with our 7month old baby. Jill was so amazing, she had all the items we needed; porta cot (made with clean sheets and baby blankets), baby bath, highchair even toys. She made our stay so easy and enjoyable. We would definitely go back 😊
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023