Catlins Retreat B & B

Catlins Retreat is a unique, historic guest-house an easy walk to the few dining options in town. Our host has added so many quaint thoughtful touches to this room and the breakfast provided was very generous. A real taste of yester-year and a great base to explore this beautiful region.

Delightful retreat in Owaka, with a comfortable room and lovely breakfast. Well worth a visit.

Warm welcome from the friendly owner. Spacious room with old world charm , highlighting the history of the building and town. Comfortable and quiet, even though it's on the main road. Good value.

Bed was very comfortable. Clean and tidy.

Not enough power points near the bed.Maybe a multi plug.Could of done without the mouse.

Jill the host was wonderful - really did her best to show us all the attractions and conveniences of the Catlins. Lovely room, very clean and attention to detail was fantastic.

Nothing we didn't like.

Super clean and everything you need

非常好的民宿，房间里每个细节都是精心设计的，一切超出预期。房间不能做饭。

Spacious. Great breaky. Hosts do so much for you.

Great location

Comfortable, quiet and clean room with separate dining area and bathroom facilities, Host was marvellous.

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The room was warm and spacious. Beautifully decorated in the style fitting for a 100 year old house, which used to owned by the local doctor .Very comfortable bed and although it was on the main street, it was very quiet. Jill, the owner was very helpful and provided lots of useful info. She'd added lots of nice touches to the decor.

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Very cute decorated B&B with and big rooms. The host was very friendly and gave us a lot of good tips.

Alles mit sehr viel Herzblut einrichtet, hergerichtet, ob Zimmer Frühstück oder die Ensuite, nichts blieb dem Zufall überlassen. Sehr empfehlenswert - für uns auf alle Fälle werden wir es weiterempfehlen.

friendly snd informative hosts and location ideal

Quaint with old world charm. Jill the hostess welcoming and kind. Check out all the little things that made the stay enjoyable.

Location was excellent. And host Jill was so helpful making sure we had everything we needed and let us know in advance where to book dinner,.and what places closed early so that we would not be left hungry.

The cat would not come inside. I think he knew he was not allowed.

The Victorian decor of the room and the charm and history of the house were such a nice break towards the end of our trip!

We opted to go out to a neighborhood cafe instead.of paying for the optional breakfast.

Het huis was erg sfeervol. Mooie hoge plafonds en de kamer was mooi ingericht. Er was genoeg ruimte en het bed lag heerlijk. Het internet was goed. De eigenaresse was heel vriendelijk en behulpzaam. De afwas wordt zelfs voor je gedaan. Er is een winkel dichtbij en het ligt centraal voor het bezoeken van attracties in de Catlins.

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A beautiful little B&B with a lot of character. We loved the history of the building all showcased inside the room. A big thanks to our host Jill who saved the day! I can honestly recommend staying here when traveling

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Very charming and lovely property. The staff is very friendly and very knowledgeable about local attractions.

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Traumhafte Unterkunft mit einer sehr sympathischen Vermieterin

The bathroom was big enough to hold a dance in, and the host was very friendly and helpful.

Book early for the nice restaurant in town, otherwise it's a drive to any others.

The situation and the comfort

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It’s just magical place Everything was perfect- warm and welcoming host, clean and big room and so much charm and character in this place

Great location. Fabulous welcoming and informative staff. Thanks Ali! Spacious comfortable room. Quirky room styling, which was well done.

Un nid douillet , Jill est une hôtesse très agréable Super petit déjeuner

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Jill was very warm and welcoming giving us useful information. I wasn't sure about the quirky colour scheme of the house and decor at first but it fitted in with the house followed a theme. Breakfast was lovely and presented in a very quaint way. She recommended Surat Bay which is a lovely sandy beach for seeing sea lions and we had our 1st sighting (and only so far) of them there.

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Allie, our host, was incredibly friendly and helpful and provided excellent information about the area. The furnishings and decor are quirky and fun, especially if you like Victoriana. We really enjoyed having our cup of tea and breakfast on the old-fashioned china while sitting at the charming breakfast table in the sunny bay window.

We have no complaints

We loved the room. Especially the decor and amenities. Jill was an excellent host. She'd thought of everything. The breakfast was well worth the price

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Owaka is a great location to explore the Catlins, loved it

Welcoming, clean and comfortable

The owner, Jill, was very welcoming and helpful; she had a lot of recommendations for us that really helped make our stay more rewarding. The house has a lot of history and a lot of character. The location within town is excellent, and Owaka itself is well located for exploring the Catlin Coast, which is a splendid place to visit and is too often overlooked.

No complaints.

A property with character. Well cared for.

Jill was wonderful and very helpful. She recommended places to visit and eat. Catlins is lovely area of NZ and there are lots of place to see; it's a beautiful part of the country. Owaka is a very small town but we found it a perfect base.

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The interior was oustanding

Lovely historic B&B run by two friendly and helpful hosts. Recommended.

The decor was amazing

What’s not to like,out of this world

We stayed here as a family with two kids and had a wonderful experience. The place was very comfortable and thoughtfully set up for families, with small touches our kids loved, like coloring books. The owners were incredibly kind, welcoming, and helpful throughout our stay, which made a big difference. We had a great time and would highly recommend this B&B. We would absolutely stay here again if we’re ever back in Owaka.

It was quirky, in an old house which used to be the doctors house years ago. Beautiful old china crockery and plenty of space for 3 of us

The bed in family room! It was extremely firm

They thought of everything. Milk, water, muffins, shampoo, conditioner, soap, a robe, bed and separate seating area. Very comfortable and welcoming

Nothing not to like

Wonderful friendly and helpful host and cosy, thoughtful rooms. Thanks v much!

Accueil très chaleureux. Grande attention de la propriétaire. De quoi prendre 1 boisson chaude dans la chambre, avec du lait frais offert.

Beautiful Historical house, very charming and the host is awesome. Definitely staying again. Thanks

Sehr gemütlich, in nostalgischem Stil, sehr freundliche Vermieterin

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Everything is perfect

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Bien situado y tranquilo

חדר נקי ויפה, בעלת בית נעימה ומסבירה על האזור

חדר רחצה קטן, ארוחת בוקר קיימת אך אנחנו צריכים לסדר אותה.

Goed bed, douche en rustig. Bestelde ontbijt was ruim voldoende.

La petite maison est près de la baie de Surat ou avec le soleil se couchant à 21h j'ai pu aller me promener et faire des rencontres mémorables avec les lions de mer. J'ai été accueillie par la propriétaire qui est très charmante et très soucieuse de votre bien-être. La chambre est confortable et dispose d'un petit frigo, grille-pain , bouilloire, avec de quoi faire un vrai café. Le lit est très confortable et le calme la nuit absolu. Dans la journée par contre, comme la maison borde la route, on entend le passage des camions La maison est au cœur du village donc près des petits cafés. Cependant le soir tout est fermé. Il faut anticiper.

The setting is lovely, a beautiful old villa that is tastefully decorated in keeping with a home of its age. It is within walking distance of the shops and cafes. A very quiet place and warm too. Owaka is such a lovely little place to visit

Das BnB ist wirklich schön und individuell. Es gibt im BnB zwei Gästezimmer mit je einem Queen size Bett und einem Einzelbett. Wir hatten das lila Zimmer mit Frühstück. Das Frühstück stell Jill im Kühlschrank bereit und man kann sich dann, wenn man aufgewacht ist, im Zimmer das Frühstück richten. Es hat einen kleinen Tisch, zwei Stühle, Besteck, Geschirr, einen Toaster, einen Wasserkocher, also alles was man benötigt.

Jill was terrific— very helpful. Bed was comfortable, shower worked well and water was hot. House was easy to find and park. Garden was also beautiful.

Bathroom was really small, so 2 people couldn’t leave their toiletries in it. We were in the purple room, which was very carefully put together with everything imaginable in shades of purple, but it was a bit over the top for us. Breakfast was fine, but had hoped there would be eggs or some other hot dish.

Location was good- unique place, clean and tidy with excellent hosts.

Jill is a fantastic host and very good with communication. The unit is very clean and comfortable. She uses unscented laundry products for the sheets and towels which I need. This is a great place to stay!

Easy to find location. Excellent continental breakfast. Hostess was so helpful & welcoming.

It was fine.

Parking sur place Chauffage Très confortable Hôte très gentille Calme Boissons chaudes à disposition

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On peut dire que Jill est comme une seconde maman pour ses hôtes. Un accueil fantastique et une décoration qui va chercher le moindre détails. Le petit déjeuner est très fourni.

Pour les frileux attention de ne pas couper le chauffage pendant la nuit il peut vite faire très froid. L’isolation des bâtiments n’est pas la même qu’en Europe.

Comfy and had everything we needed for our stay.

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Great bed and shower

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Sehr zuvorkommende, hilfsbereite und nette Gastgeberinnen. Aufwändig gestylte und mit viel Liebe fürs Detail eingerichtete Zimmer. Den Stil muss man mögen (Ein Lila- und ein Blümchen-Zimmer) oder auch nicht, was dem angenehmen Aufenthalt m. E. aber keinen Abbruch tun würde.

The host was very nice and helpful.. had maps and everything...Loved how the rooms are set up kind of like an in-law suite... we had our own entrance and the rooms were separated from the owners quarters...Very quiet and big room...

Would have liked a microwave and a bigger TV, but not a deal breaker or a reason to score less than 10... just feedback...

Wunderhübsches Zimmer, alles sehr dekorativ in den kleinsten Details. Jill ist eine sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Host, sie hat uns ganz viele Anregungen gegeben. Das Frühstück muss man bestellen, ist aber exzellent und sehr liebevoll zubereitet.

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Great location. Welcoming host. Very comfortable bed. Lovely breakfast.

This was such a gem - perfect location in the middle of the Catlins - Jill is an exceptional host and had so many great suggestions on where to go and where to eat that it really added to our stay - we loved the comfy warm room and all the inclusions - slippers, umbrellas and lots of warm blankets - not that we needed them . The breakfast was beautifully presented in crystal and china of long ago

We should have stayed longer :)

Nice reception, lot of information Location Stylish room deco, out of ordinary Quiet place Heating works 😁 …

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The breakfast was supplied in the room as continental and it was excellent and could not be faulted

The colour scheme of purple and pink for just about everything on the room was diabolical and off putting

Highly Recommend- Great location for exploring the Catlins - wonderful hosts - provided recommendations on local restaurants & what to see & do - supplied with mini chocolates everyday - stayed in the quirky purple room -

Breakfast supplies were amazing Great location

Room was a little overdone and cluttered with the purple decor

Loved the purple room experience! Always look for a good bit of quirky fun!

Love the purple room. It is very beautiful and has complete amenities. Has made our stay very worthwhile. Jill has also been very helpful in providing tips for our Catlins trip.

Nothing much except probably the shower head could be a bit bigger so more water comes out.

Comfortable and fun. Great location near to beautiful beaches and scenery.

Wonderful host made to feel very welcome. Everything you could need available in the room taking care to retain history of the house. Helpful information for the area made available.

Jill was excellent

It is rather quite convinient B&B in this small town. Only one small conveniet store and some restuarants which open till 7.00PM. There is some microwave and kattle with coffe and tea. It is Ok to stay for one night.

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Host was exceptional

Only improvement would be having an opening window

Very cosy with nice extra touches. Some fruit and chocolate. It’s also decorated so pretty

Could not open the front door. It was a bit frustrating. I did have weak painful hands, but none the less it is really hard to open

My wife and I loved the quirky nature of this B&B. It was filled with old world charm, very comfortable and the breakfast provided was excellent. The staff were very informative about the local area. An easy stroll to evening dining options.

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This has by far been the best accommodation I have stayed at so far Stunning room! Awesome shower! Comfortable bed

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