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

Bed & breakfast in Owaka

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Located in the heart of Owaka, Catlins Retreat offers a peaceful haven with spacious villa guest rooms featuring queen and single beds. Unwind with a continental breakfast or stroll to cafes and shops just 2 minutes away.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 267
AED 375 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec

About the neighborhood

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 - ‬7 min walk

About this property

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

Property highlights
Unwind in style: historic villa with a hint of luxury in the heart of Owaka provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Unwind in style: historic villa with a hint of luxury in the heart of Owaka boast comforts such as free WiFi and dining tables.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • TVs with DVD players
  • Refrigerators, cookware/dishes/utensils, and electric kettles

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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

Catlins Retreat Kereru Room

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 does it cost to stay at Unwind in style: historic villa with a hint of luxury in the heart of Owaka?

As of 10 December 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Unwind in style: historic villa with a hint of luxury in the heart of Owaka on 11 December 2025 start from $83.74, 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?

Onsite 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?

Check-out 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 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

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

9.4

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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