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

Historic villas provide a peaceful retreat in the charming atmosphere of Owaka, where travelers can find genuine serenity away from everyday bustle

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Catlins Retreat in central Owaka offers a peaceful escape with roomy villas, en-suite bathrooms, in-room fridges, and tea stations. WiFi keeps you connected, and a continental breakfast starts your day. Cafes and shops are a short walk away.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
The current price is NZ$177
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026

About the area

Map
Owaka, Otago

What's nearby

  • Teapot World - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Catlins Lake - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Nugget Point Lighthouse - 35 min drive - 25.2 km
  • McLean Falls - 36 min drive - 50.7 km
  • Curio Bay Petrified Forest - 50 min drive - 87.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪LumberJack - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kūkū Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Catlins Cafe And Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tahatika Coffee Traders - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lumber Jack Cafe & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

About this property

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

Property highlights
Relax in style at the Catlins Retreat, historic villa in the heart of Owaka provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Smoke-free property and books
Room features
All guestrooms at Relax in style at the Catlins Retreat, historic villa in the heart of Owaka have comforts such as free WiFi and dining tables.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • TVs with DVD players
  • Fridges, cookware/dishes/utensils and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Things to do

  • Books

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

The Catlins Retreat Fantail Room

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 does it cost to stay at Relax in style at the Catlins Retreat, historic villa in the heart of Owaka?

As of 30 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Relax in style at the Catlins Retreat, historic villa in the heart of Owaka on 3 Jan 2026 start from NZ$176.9, 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 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-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. Jack's Blowhole and Cannibal Bay Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

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

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wai Suet Celia

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

8/10 Good

Vivienne R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

10/10 Excellent

helen v.

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

10/10 Excellent

Marie E.

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

10/10 Excellent

Frank

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