Catlins Retreat B & B

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.2
Rated wonderful

Free Wifi

10

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Catlins Retreat B & B in Owaka offers comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, free WiFi, and garden views. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and private entrance. Convenient Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, private check-in and check-out services, an outdoor seating area, bicycle parking, and free parking. Breakfast is served in the room with continental options including juice and fruits. Local Attractions: Located 52 mi from Dunedin Airport, the property is near attractions such as Catlins Coast and Owaka River. Cycling enthusiasts can explore the surrounding area. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests for its friendly host, delicious breakfast, and comfortable rooms.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental

  • FREE parking!

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1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Denise
United States United States
“Great location. Welcoming host. Very comfortable bed. Lovely breakfast.”
Russell
United States United States
“Great location in the small town. Easy to walk to local restaurants and bars”
Heather
United States United States
“The property was very unique and historic for the town of Owaka. There was ample room to spread out and everything was very comfortable and clean. The host, Jill, was delightful and provided information about local restaurants and places to...”
Marty
United States United States
“Jill was so engaging and welcoming to us. The cottage was centrally located and very clean.”
Annie
United States United States
“What a pleasant surprise. Jill is amazing! May I start by saying that was the most comfortable sleep I had my entire trip. The heavy blankets were amazing and unexpected! Couldn't believe it but Jill did our laundry for us, such a gift for...”
David
Canada Canada
“Absolutely charming and unique heritage house on Owaka’s main (very quiet) street. Well equipped. Excellent continental breakfast provided by Jill.”
Ofer
Israel Israel
“Very nice room, preserved beautifully original decoration. Very well equipped”
Simone
Austria Austria
“Such a wonderful place with great history. Very cozy with lots of small details which make everything perfect for a nice stay. Jill the owner is such a friendly and helpful person. We would’ve loved to stay more time.”
Pamela
United States United States
“Super, nice place to stay with lots of extras. Clean comfortable room, great host. I couldn't ask for more and wish I could have stayed longer. Would absolutely stay here again.”
Suzanne
United States United States
“The home is warm and welcoming, with many amenities to support a comfortable stay: from extra heaters and blankets to plentiful mugs and dishes for tea or breakfast. The room is also spacious. Finally the host was available and helpful throughout...”

Host Info

9.8
Host Review Score
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. This historic building was built by the community to attract a doctor to the area about 100 years ago. The result is a beautiful character villa in central Owaka. Guests will stay in the 2 grandest rooms at the front of the house. There is plenty of free parking on the street just outside.
Owaka is a small rural town with a warm welcome and everything you need. Situated on the Southern Scenic Route it is the perfect place to explore the Catlins, between Invercargill and Balclutha. There is a 4 Square shop, garage, pub, cafe's, second hand book shop, gift shops, health shop, museum and information centre, all within a short walk of the Catlins Retreat. The Catlins is famous for stunning scenery and wildlife. The beach at Pounawea is only a 5 minute drive where you can find a river/estuary area suitable for boating/fishing and water sports, and the local golf course. The more rugged Surat bay is only 3 km further, where you can go horse riding, see sea lions and walk around to Cannibal Bay. Within a 30 minute drive of Owaka is a wide range of bush walks, beach walks, waterfalls and wildlife.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.