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Rural Retreat

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Howard Springs, NT
  • Place, Howard Springs Nature Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Charles Darwin National Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Hidden Valley Raceway
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Rural Retreat

Kick back, relax and unwind at Kohlten Stays. Located in Howard Springs on 5 acres of land with beautiful lush tropical gardens surrounded by Native bush, this stay is the best of both - close to Darwin city as well as some of the best the Territory has to offer.

The retreat is fully self-contained with 2 spacious bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It has a good size kitchen, dining and living area. If you enjoy the outdoors, it also has a large deck area with outdoor seating and a BBQ. It sleeps 4 adults comfortably with each room containing a queen bed and enough space to put a porta cot in too (porta cot available on request).

The accommodation is on the same property as the owners but created to feel completely private. With separate entry and outdoor space, defined by the use of gardens. The gardens surrounding the stay is not just beautiful, some of it is also edible.
We have quite a bit of wild life on our property including resident curlews, burdiken ducks and 70 chickens

If you are a family that is staying and need some extra things such as high chairs or porta cots we have them on request.

No parties please.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Porta Cot available on request.
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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 # 9677861
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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Darwin

Located in Howard Springs, a neighbourhood in Darwin, this cabin is in a rural area. Flight Path Golf & Outdoor Recreation and Gubara are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit The Esplanade and Casuarina Square. Crocodylus Park and Leanyer Recreation Park are also worth visiting.
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Howard Springs, NT

What's nearby

  • Howard Springs Nature Park - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Charles Darwin National Park - 15 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Hidden Valley Raceway - 17 min drive - 21.1 km
  • The Esplanade - 26 min drive - 32.8 km
  • Darwin Waterfront - 27 min drive - 33.1 km

Getting around

  • East Arm Darwin Station - 20 min drive
  • Darwin International Airport (DRW) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Guzman Y Gomez - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Virginia Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Red Rooster - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Palmerston Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rural Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rural Retreat?

As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rural Retreat on 6 January 2026 start from NZ$268, 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 Rural Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rural Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rural Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rural Retreat located?

Located in Howard Springs, this cabin is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Howard Springs Nature Park and within 9 miles (15 km) of Howard Springs Hunting Reserve and Shoal Bay Coastal Reserve. Charles Darwin National Park and Holmes Jungle Nature Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

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

Wonderful Stay

The property was located in a beautiful surrounds and was private and quiet. Recommend if you are looking for a quiet relaxing retreat while on your holidays.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were very helpful and friendly and the accommodation was well appointed and modern. Easy access to laundry facilities would have made it perfect
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
A very clean, fresh and well appointed cottage with a wide, fully furnished verandah surrounded by a lovely tropical garden. Owners made an effort to welcome us, providing basic provisions including home grown eggs and good pod coffee. Nice and quiet too. Highly recommended if you have a car.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We couldnt have been happier with our choice of accommodation. When we arrived the kids were over joyed to find a big bag of mega block and a few books. The lovely host had even provided milk, eggs, bread and butter. Not to mention a decent codfee machine. Our son had a few accidents and our host was more then accommodating with providing clean bedding as well as some great local knowlegde. If we ever venture back to Darwin this will be top of our list on places to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

Comfortable and Peaceful

We loved our stay - spotlessly clean and very well stocked with everything you could need - well stocked kitchen including a Nespresso machine with pods, tea/coffee/sugar and condiments such as jam and vegemite, plenty of kitchen supplies including rubbish bags, basic toiletries, plenty of toilet rolls and Rhea had also provided eggs, bread, butter and milk which was very welcome the next morning! The property is secure and private - lovely gardens with nearby sheep and chickens. Beautiful verandah with insect repellent (we didn't have any problems with mozzies), plenty of places to sit and relax. There are two bedrooms - they both have entries off the verandah and the main bedroom has another entry via the bathroom. The second bedroom only has a door off the verandah, no internal door - families with small children might want to consider this if their kids wander in the night. Location wise, it's in Howard Springs which is 25 minutes drive from Darwin CBD. We went to Berry Springs for a swim one day and it was worth the 20 odd minute drive.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely beautiful property beautifully presented awesome location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

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