Sawmillers Retreat - Arrowtown Holiday Home

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A patio area with outdoor seating, a view of a forested hillside, and a gravel path leading to a wooden fence.
A two-story house with a metal roof, a fenced yard, and a paved driveway.
A two-story house with a garage, paved driveway, and a hillside backdrop.
A living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf. There is a dining area with a table and chairs in the background.
A kitchen with green cabinets, a white stove, and a window with a view of greenery.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Arrowtown Golf Course

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Arrowtown, Queenstown - Wanaka
  • Place, Arrow River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tobins Track
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Arrowtown Golf Course
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Arrowtown

Arrowtown is home to this cottage. St Patrick's Catholic Church & Mary MacKillop's Cottage and Arrowtown Chinese Settlement are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Arrowtown Golf Course and Millbrook Resort Golf Course. Alpine Aqualand and Queenstown Gardens are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.
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Arrowtown, Queenstown - Wanaka

What's nearby

  • Arrow River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Tobins Track - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Arrowtown Golf Course - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • St Patrick's Catholic Church & Mary MacKillop's Cottage - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Arrowtown Chinese Settlement - 4 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wolf Coffee Roasters - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Fergbutcher - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Arrowtown Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Bakehouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Fork and Tap - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sawmillers Retreat - Arrowtown Holiday Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sawmillers Retreat - Arrowtown Holiday Home?

As of 29 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sawmillers Retreat - Arrowtown Holiday Home on 13 Nov 2026 start from £1,021, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Sawmillers Retreat - Arrowtown Holiday Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sawmillers Retreat - Arrowtown Holiday Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sawmillers Retreat - Arrowtown Holiday Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sawmillers Retreat - Arrowtown Holiday Home located?

Situated in Arrowtown, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Arrow River, Tobins Track and Arrowtown Golf Course. St Patrick's Catholic Church & Mary MacKillop's Cottage and Lakes District Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at a lovely house,
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciate you choosing Bachcare for your getaway. We hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Kind regards, Bachcare Reputations & Resolutions Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent spot

A lovely stay thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2025
Annabel, thank you for your kind words. We're so pleased you had a lovely stay and hope to host you again on a future visit. Reputation & Resolutions Coordinators, Bachcare.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great break

Really enjoyed the place. Middle of winter but easy to keep warm, close to walking track, house had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2026
Thank you for staying with us and for taking the time to leave a review. We're pleased to hear you had an enjoyable stay. Guest feedback is always appreciated, and we're always looking for ways to improve. We hope you'll choose Bachcare again for a future holiday. Bachcare Reputations & Resolutions Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, great property

We loved our time here. Everything went very smooth.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciate you choosing Bachcare for your holiday. Guest feedback is always valued, and if there is anything we can do to make future stays even better, we'd love to hear from you. Thank you again for staying with us. We hope to welcome you back for another relaxing getaway in the future. Bachcare Reputations & Resolutions Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Everything perfect. Marvellous for a family gathering. Super impressed thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2026
Thank you very much for your 10/10 rating and kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear you had such a positive stay and that the property worked so well for your family gathering. We really appreciate your support and would love to welcome you back again in the future. Bachcare Reputation & Resolutions Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Biking adventure

Great stay, great location and wonderful amenities. So nice to come home and have a homely BBQ in the evening sun.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2026
Thank you for your review. We're delighted you enjoyed your stay and appreciate you choosing Bachcare for your getaway. If there's anything we can do to make future stays even better, we'd love to hear from you. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Bachcare Reputations & Resolutions Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing retreat

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar 2025
Thank you, Peter. We're glad you had a relaxing retreat and hope the home provided everything you needed for a comfortable stay. If you're ever looking for another peaceful getaway, we'd love to host you again. Reputation & Resolutions Coordinators, Bachcare.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Arrowtown perfection

Awesome house, warm, clean and comfortable. Backs onto the park with an amazing outlook. Easy walk into town and right next to Arrowtown's beautiful river walks. Would be the perfect place for a family or group of friends. Will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a positive review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future. Thanks again for choosing to stay with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Golfers

Just what we needed for 5 older guys on a golfing trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciate you choosing Bachcare for your holiday. Guest feedback is always valued, and if there is anything we can do to make future stays even better, we'd love to hear from you. Thank you again for staying with us. We hope to welcome you back for another relaxing getaway in the future. Bachcare Reputations & Resolutions Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Lovely house.Absolutely everything you need plus more. Warm, comfortable, clean. Loved being able to make flash coffee and bread. Plenty of space. Good parking. Excellent view.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a positive review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future. Thanks again for choosing to stay with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

(See my other review on your previous email)
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thanks for your review Kris!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful setting by the river & reserve

Beautiful setting by the river & reserve. House very comfortable & well set up. A great place for a larger group.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us! We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review, and we hope to see you back again soon! - Scotty
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A great place to stay for a larger family, plenty of space,...

A great place to stay for a larger family, plenty of space, internet and everything to make your stay comfortable.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review Linda! Sounds like you all had an amazing time away and we can’t wait to host you again sometime in the near future! Happy New Year from the Bachcare Family - Scotty
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Such a pleasant place to stay, extremely spacious and we would definitely recommend this place for o

Such a pleasant place to stay, extremely spacious and we would definitely recommend this place for others!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thanks for taking the time to write a review Jenny! Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay :) Cheers, Jessie
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A perfect house to stay in, it accommodated our three families comfortably with plenty of room.

A perfect house to stay in, it accommodated our three families comfortably with plenty of room. The house had everything you needed, and the location was fantastic with the kids being able to play in the reserve and at the river. We would certainly stay again.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thanks for your review, Julia! We're glad you enjoyed your stay, and hope to see you back again! Cheers, Phoebe
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tidy and very homely.

Tidy and very homely. Had everything you could need on holiday! Was lovely and warm as well.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful view.

Beautiful view. The house is clean and warm with all the supplies.
Archival

8/10 Good

What a magical setting.

What a magical setting. Lovely spacious modern home with everything you could possibly need. Loved our stay.
Archival

8/10 Good

Very comfortable & convenient location.

Very comfortable & convenient location.
Archival

8/10 Good

Great location.

Great location.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great location for us - nice walk into arrowtown, quiet.

Great location for us - nice walk into arrowtown, quiet. awesome view.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great location - very warm and spacious house.

Great location - very warm and spacious house.
Archival

6/10 Okay

Money deducted from our bond eveafter paying for cleaning and leaving the house in a great manner.

Money deducted from our bond eveafter paying for cleaning and leaving the house in a great manner. Very dissapointed.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Sorry to hear you were disappointed. Feel free to send an email through and we can have a look at your account and why you were charged!
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