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Catlins Retreat B & B is situated in Owaka. Featuring garden and quiet street views, this guest house also includes free WiFi. Guests can access the guest house via private entrance. At the guest house, every unit comes with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Some units have a seating area and/or a patio with outdoor furniture. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Guests at the guest house can enjoy a continental breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. Guests at Catlins Retreat B & B will be able to enjoy activities in and around Owaka, like cycling. Dunedin Airport is 84 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Continental

FREE parking!


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
10
High score for Owaka

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tamar
    Israel Israel
    Eli is a very nice lady. She welcomed us very plrsently. Her house is over 100 years old and she kept it like it was in the old times. All the dishes were so pretty and so orgenized. Breakfast was also very good. We were sorry to leave. Thank you...
  • Bradley
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely big room with great character in a beautiful traditional house. Jill the owner is very friendly and super helpful.
  • Michelle
    Israel Israel
    Lovely place and the owner is so kind. Highly recommended!!
  • Chris
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The property was clean, comfortable, spacious and close to amenities. The extra touches like fruit and chocolates were appreciated. The continental breakfast was plentiful. We can fully recommend this property.
  • Schalk
    South Africa South Africa
    Lovely room with all the luxuries you need. Amazing host , will stay there again anytime
  • Rottengum
    China China
    Due to my poor route planning, I arrived very late. The homeowner gave me many reminders on the way, which made me feel very warm. The next day, they also provided us with a lot of itinerary planning, which was very considerate and patient, and...
  • Bancroft
    Australia Australia
    Very comfortable quaint BnB. Full of antiques and curios. Jill our host was very hospitable with good advice on where to eat and what was abating the small town. Comfortable bed.
  • Jillian
    Australia Australia
    Jill, the owners passion for the area & the serenity, her pride & joy in her renovated villa & lastly her attention to detail in all that she offers.
  • David
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location was superb Land Lady Host was so friendly and helpful
  • Brendon
    Australia Australia
    Large comfortable room with ensuite. Located in the heart of the Catlins and walking distance to hotel and Lumber Jacks restaurant.. Jill was a very informative host.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.8
9.8
Host review score
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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Catlins Retreat B & B
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Horse riding
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Services

  • Private check-in/check-out

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Catlins Retreat B & B

  • Catlins Retreat B & B offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding
  • Catlins Retreat B & B is 450 yards from the centre of Owaka. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Catlins Retreat B & B can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
  • Room options at Catlins Retreat B & B include:

    • Twin/Double
  • Check-in at Catlins Retreat B & B is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Catlins Retreat B & B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.