This cottage places you steps from Arrow River and within a 15-minute stroll of Tobins Track. .Accommodation features a washing machine, 2 bathrooms and a balcony or patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a dishwasher. A living room, a fenced private garden and a TV are also available.
St Patrick's Catholic Church & Mary MacKillop's Cottage - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
Arrowtown Chinese Settlement - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Millbrook Resort Golf Course - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
Getting around
Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) - 15 min drive
Restaurants
Coronet Peak - 24 min drive
The Fork and Tap - 19 min walk
Patagonia Chocolates - 5 min drive
Provisions of Arrowtown Cafe - 19 min walk
Gibbston Valley Wines - 9 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Sawmillers Retreat - Arrowtown Holiday Home
Sawmillers Retreat is a spacious, sunny 4 bedroom 2 bathroom Arrowtown holiday home. With peaceful surrounds and easy outdoor living, this holiday home is an excellent base for your next Arrowtown escape!
This Arrowtown holiday home includes comfortable open plan living. Head onto the patio and dine alfresco with stunning views, or relax inside with a smart TV. The outdoor area opens directly onto the Arrow river reserve, with plenty of options for swimming, walking and biking.
There are 4 bedrooms at this Arrowtown holiday home. Bedroom 1 includes an ensuite bathroom, opens outdoors for summer stays, and is fitted with a queen bed. Bedroom 2 is fitted with a queen bed, bedroom 3 is fitted with 2 king single beds, and bedroom 4 has 1 king single bed, one set of single bunk beds and 1 rollaway. This is an ideal set up for a family getaway!
Within a five minute drive of your front door, walk up the literally breath-taking Tobin’s Track or join up with the 120k Queenstown Trail network providing cycling or hiking/running across the region. Central Arrowtown is less than a five minute drive away. The local Four Square is within a ten minute walk, or the Five Mile shopping development is a fifteen minute drive for access to two major supermarkets as well as a wide range of shops. The Queenstown Airport is a twenty minute drive away, and Queenstown CBD twenty five minutes. If you’re staying in winter, Coronet Peak ski area is a 30 minute drive and the Remarkables and Cardrona 45 minutes away.
Head out to explore everything on offer in Arrowtown, or simply sit back and take in the scenery... Sawmillers Retreat has you covered for your amazing escape! Please note that the trundler bed is not suitable for adults to use comfortably. As the property has access to the river in the council reserve, adults should closely supervise young children while outside to ensure they are safe around waterGiven that this property is located in a low density residential zone, please note that there is an outside curfew of 10 PM. Please remember to bring your Nespresso-compatible pods for a delicious coffee fix in the morning from the Nespresso machine!Freeview is accessible on the Smart TV.Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,561 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Property is also known as
601332
Sawmillers Retreat Arrowtown
Sawmillers Retreat - Arrowtown Holiday Home Arrowtown
Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Sawmillers Retreat - Arrowtown Holiday Home?
The closest beach to Sawmillers Retreat - Arrowtown Holiday Home is Queenstown Beach (17.3 km).
Does Sawmillers Retreat - Arrowtown Holiday Home have a pool?
No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.
Is Sawmillers Retreat - Arrowtown Holiday Home family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and highchairs, it's no surprise that Sawmillers Retreat - Arrowtown Holiday Home is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sawmillers Retreat - Arrowtown Holiday Home?
No, Sawmillers Retreat - Arrowtown Holiday Home does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Sawmillers Retreat - Arrowtown Holiday Home?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Sawmillers Retreat - Arrowtown Holiday Home?
No, pets are not allowed.
Is there a golf course on site at Sawmillers Retreat - Arrowtown Holiday Home?
There isn't one on site, but Arrowtown Golf Course is a short 15-minute walk away.
Sawmillers Retreat - Arrowtown Holiday Home Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 21 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Annabel C.
11 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent spot
A lovely stay thank you.
Annabel C.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Peter J.
10 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing retreat
Good
Peter J.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeanette C.
27 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Lovely house.Absolutely everything you need plus more. Warm, comfortable, clean. Loved being able to make flash coffee and bread. Plenty of space. Good parking. Excellent view.
Jeanette C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chris R.
4 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Arrowtown perfection
Awesome house, warm, clean and comfortable.
Backs onto the park with an amazing outlook. Easy walk into town and right next to Arrowtown's beautiful river walks.
Would be the perfect place for a family or group of friends. Will definitely be coming back!
Chris R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Naseer S.
15 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, great property
We loved our time here. Everything went very smooth.
Naseer S.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dave W.
21 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Golfers
Just what we needed for 5 older guys on a golfing trip.
Dave W.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mark A.
30 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great break
Really enjoyed the place. Middle of winter but easy to keep warm, close to walking track, house had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again.
Mark A.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Geoff M.
7 Apr 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Biking adventure
Great stay, great location and wonderful amenities. So nice to come home and have a homely BBQ in the evening sun.