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Catlins Retreat B & B features accommodations in Owaka. Featuring garden and quiet street views, this guest house also includes free Wifi. When staying at the guest house, guests can use private entrance. At the guest house, every unit comes with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. A toaster and fridge are also available, as well as a kettle. The rooms are equipped with heating facilities. Guests at Catlins Retreat B & B can enjoy a continental breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Owaka, like cycling. Dunedin Airport is 52 miles from the property.

Couples in particular 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 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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Guest reviews

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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

  • 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 of America United States of America
    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 of America United States of America
    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...
  • Katherina
    United States of America United States of America
    We had a wonderful stay here! Jill the host spent a lot of time messaging with me and helping me arrange a birthday cake since I was staying here on my birthday. The place was beautiful and there were so many wonderful details. It's also right in...
  • Susan
    United States of America United States of America
    Jill was very communicative and easy to work with. She explained that the inn is a historic doctor's house, which adds to its charm. Breakfast was plentiful.
  • Margaret
    Canada Canada
    Rooms size and bathroom were great! Staff friendly/helpful. Very clean rooms. Quiet! Loved the heritage house vibe
  • Qi
    China China
    spacious and comfortable room. nice decoration. clean and care for every details.
  • Suzanne
    Canada Canada
    Location was excellent. The room was very spacious, with a very comfy bed. Jill, the host, was very welcoming and offered some great tips for lical activities.

Host Info

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

Area info

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

Most popular amenities

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

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Horseback riding
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    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 available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Services

  • Private check-in/out

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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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.

FAQs about Catlins Retreat B & B

  • The prices at Catlins Retreat B & B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Catlins Retreat B & B include:

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding
  • Check-in at Catlins Retreat B & B is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Catlins Retreat B & B is 1,300 feet from the center 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