Arrived for two nights, but stayed for four, it was so good! Robbie and Noels are two lovely people who cannot do enough to make your stay enjoyable. Our ensuite room was high-ceilinged, very spacious and beautifully clean. They joined us in the guest lounge area for a drink and a chat and to advise on what to do and... More

Our one night stay at Catlin's Retreat was lovely. Robbie and Noels are a great couple and we enjoyed a lovely dinner, chatting with them. They were very welcoming, making us feel at home, nothing too much trouble. The bedroom and bathroom were very spacious and there is a comfortable guest lounge to sit, read or just have a cuppa..

Our 3 night stay was made memorable by the wonderful hosts, nothing was too much trouble to ensure our comfort and enjoyment of the magnificent Catlins area of Southland Nz. The room was huge, the beds extra comfy and the ambience of the house so welcoming every time we returned from an adventure. Robbie tells the best stories and Noel's... More

We were fairly late arriving in Owaka with nowhere to stay, so it was lovely to receive such a warm welcome from Robbie at Catlins Retreat. The bedroom and bathroom were spacious, warm and very clean and comfortable. Robbie's advice and help with booking a meal, and his knowledge of the area was also very welcome. I was careless enough... More

We had been looking forward so much to our visit to the Catlins and to seeing the animals in their beautiful habitat, I was beginning to worry that we had set our sights too high and we would end up being so disappointed. We need not have worried our visit was fantastic. it got off to a great start when... More

From the minute we arrived we welcomed so warmly into Robbie and Noel's beautiful villa. The bedrooms were tastefully decorated with a gorgeous mix of antiques and modern. Bathroom spotless and so well equipped. Noel booked us a restaurant and we walked the short walk to village. When we returned there was a real fire biscuits lovely coffee and beer... More

We stayed 3 nights in December and were thrilled at our lovely room and bathroom and all the facilities that wonderful host Robbie offered. He and Noels were so helpful and kind. This is a great home and a great place to explore the Catlins from.

Catlins Retreat is a large historic home. The spacious rooms are beautiful with high ceilings, comfortable beds and are very clean. Every need is taken care of from heated blankets to a cozy fire in the guest lounge to a great breakfast. Host Robbie, shows his passion for this beautiful area of New Zealand by providing detailed information on the... More

It's a pity that there are only 5 stars to rate our stay in Owaka. The hospitality and friendship shown by both Robbie and Nolls was superb. Everything was comforable and clean - we couldn't have wished for more.