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

Bed & breakfast in Owaka

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Stay in our historic, spacious villa and enjoy the Catlins in style.
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
NZ$141
avg per night

Explore the area

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Owaka, Otago
  • Place, Teapot World
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Jack's Blowhole
  • Place, Nugget Point Lighthouse
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only
The current price is NZ$141
avg per night

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About the area

Owaka

Owaka is home to this bed & breakfast. Teapot World is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaka Point Scenic Reserve and Catlins Lake. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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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

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.

Amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available

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

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

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 28 December 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 January 2026 start from NZ$144.9, 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).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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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

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

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

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