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Unwind in style: historic villa with a hint of luxury in the heart of Owaka

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A yellow two-story house with a blue picket fence, a 'Vacancy' sign, and a 'Catlins Retreat Guesthouse' sign.
A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a mirror above it.
A waterfall surrounded by dense green foliage.
A two-story house with a sign for a guesthouse offering bed & breakfast, ensuite rooms, and a family room.
Sealion asleep on Surat bay, just 5 minutes drive from the Catlins Retreat

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Teapot World

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Onsite parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Refrigerator
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Owaka, Otago
  • Place, Teapot World
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Purakaunui Falls
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Nugget Point Lighthouse
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only
Price is avg per night

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About this property

Unwind in style: historic villa with a hint of luxury in the heart of Owaka

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.

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9526503
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

Frequently asked questions

Is Unwind in style: historic villa with a hint of luxury in the heart of Owaka pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Unwind in style: historic villa with a hint of luxury in the heart of Owaka?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at Unwind in style: historic villa with a hint of luxury in the heart of Owaka?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unwind in style: historic villa with a hint of luxury 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. Jack's Blowhole and Cannibal Bay Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Unwind in style: historic villa with a hint of luxury in the heart of Owaka Reviews

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. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ali A.

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

Great place to stay

Lovely old villa, warm with comfy bed. Saw sealions on the beach and awesome waterfalls. Wish I could have stayed for longer. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Unspecified U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021