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

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A two-story house with a sign for Catlins Retreat Guesthouse, offering bed & breakfast and en-suite rooms.
walk in shower
A round table with a floral tablecloth, a vase of red roses, a plate with a chocolate bar, and a coloring book.
Room
A small room with a round table, a chair, a cabinet, and a patterned carpet.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

Popular amenities

  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Owaka, Otago
  • Place, Teapot World
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Kaka Point Scenic Reserve
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Nugget Point Lighthouse
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Garden

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Frequently asked questions

Is Relax in style at the Catlins Retreat, historic villa in the heart of Owaka pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Relax in style at the Catlins Retreat, historic villa in the heart of Owaka?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relax in style at the Catlins Retreat, historic villa in the heart of Owaka?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax in style at the Catlins Retreat, historic villa in the heart of Owaka?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relax in style at the Catlins Retreat, historic villa in the heart of Owaka located?

Situated in Owaka, this bed & breakfast is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Teapot World and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Catlins Lake. Surat Bay Beach and Jack's Blowhole are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It is a very nice stay, I have no hesitation to recommend it to friends or I will choose it again jif I come back to Queenstown again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

xmas /new year

Absolutely excellent Clean comfortable unobtrusive Very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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