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Entire home·Private host

Katz Retreat, interactive farm stay

Holiday home in Willowie with kitchen

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Property grounds
Living area
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Nestled in the Church block, Sunday school house offers a peaceful retreat. Relax and unwind with petting farm surroundings, take advantage of access to the Flinders Ranges and steam train tourist attractions while enjoying incredible sunsets.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Katz Retreat, interactive farm stay

Sunday school house, on Church block, renovated and surrounded by petting farm, close access to the flinders ranges and steam train tourist attractions. A great place to relax and enjoy incredible sunsets.

Property amenities

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Caravan parking and camping sites available

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: Caravan parking and camping sites available
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
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

About the area

Map
Willowie, SA

What's nearby

  • Mount Remarkable National Park - 31 min drive - 49.2 km
  • Mount Remarkable Summit Hike Trailhead - 36 min drive - 58.4 km
  • Bartagunyah Estate - 45 min drive - 63.6 km
  • Pichi Richi Railway - 49 min drive - 79.5 km
  • Booleroo Steam and Traction - 50 min drive - 26.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Katz Retreat, interactive farm stay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Katz Retreat, interactive farm stay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Katz Retreat, interactive farm stay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Katz Retreat, interactive farm stay located?

Situated in Willowie, this holiday home is within 20 miles (32 km) of Booleroo Steam and Traction, Orroroo Golf Course and Sims Park. Aligator Gorge Ring Route Hike Trailhead and Mount Remarkable National Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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Reviews

Katz Retreat, interactive farm stay Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

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

Farm stay

Lots of friendly animals
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

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

Comfortable stay

Kat was very welcoming and the house had been nicely warmed for us when we arrived.It was clean and comfortable and the animals were a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc W.

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

Excellent quiet country retreat

A great find in a super quiet and relaxing location. Thoughtful little touches from a lovely host, and it was a delight to interact with the goats and other farm animals on the property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

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

Enjoyable stay

It was a really good stay after a long day travelling from Coober Pedy. The kids all loved the animals and couldn’t wait to help Katherine feed them in the morning. The kids want to come back and check on the kids (baby goats). Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Enjoyed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krystal O.

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

Amazing spirit

Loved it. Kids loved it!! Would love to go again!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nirnal P.

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

Nice enjoy

Nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nijole W.

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

Outback experience in comfort

Really enjoyed our short getaway at Katz Retreat. Accommodation has a character - used to be Sunday School house, which is next door to Willowie old church. It is very comfortable with all the bells and whistles. Awesome kitchen - lots of appliances to cook up a storm. Air conditioning works very well through the house.Goat farm and hence many goats, chickens, horses, etc. outside the sliding door adds a country charm experience. The host Katherine is a lovely human being. Thanks again for having us as your guests!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley W.

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

Great little stop over

Looking for a while to break up the drive coming back from Arkaroola and what a surprising find this was.Kids adored all the animals and played with the goats for as long as they could before dark.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mikala M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a nice stay – the accommodation was warm and cozy, which was great given how cold the weather was! We really appreciated the board games and the well-equipped facilities. Katherine communicated clearly, especially around the drinking water, which was helpful.The goats being so close to the outdoor area was a bit unexpected and made us less inclined to use the space outside, though the weather probably would have kept us indoors anyway. Overall, a comfortable stay with some unique touches.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Excellent stay

Comfortable, clean, Kat was a great host.She left fresh eggs and homemade bread for our use. Very thoughtful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca Z.

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

Katz retreat

Was a great experience, the host was super friendly and the goats were adorable! Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Thinus

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Relaxing and the goats very very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Clyde R.

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

Goat ranch

Arrived a bit later than expected but manager was there to meet us. Overall place is clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nino A.

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

Beautiful place

Such a beautiful place….Katherine has been a great host, the place was so cozy and neat! So many cute goats and farm animals around- highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Inge

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Katz Retreat is a lovely place to stay. The house is spacious and comfortable, Kat is very hospitable and it is wonderful to interact with all the animals in the yard. It's about 20 minutes from Remarkable Ranges National Park. Just note: tap water is not suited for drinking, make sure you bring enough bottled water for drinking and cooking.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette H.

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

Glorious location wonderful house

Unfortunately we only had one night here. Enough for one glorious sunset and one glorious sunrise. We loved the animals in the pens nearby and loved the fabulous kitchen. The host gave us some great insights into the history and geography of the countryside.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Goats, goats, goats

Wonderful stay with at the retreat farm stay. Awesome to wander around the yard with all the farm animals in particular the wonderful goats. Spacious, well equiped accommodation. If you love goats then this is the place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

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

Great stay at Katz retreat

My family of 4 including 2 kids aged under 10 had a great time in the comfortable tidy cottage accommodation, the heating works a treat in winter and plenty of amenities. On the property with some friendly roaming goats, lambs, roosters and alpaccas, sheep and a few horses in the paddock. The kids loved it, Kat offers feeding with the animals and is very very welcoming and friendly, and provided us with knowledge of neighbouring towns in the southern flinders and northern. Look foward to returning.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRUCE F.

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

Great location

Excellent family location for historic locations in the area. The goats and other animals are great fun. Kat is an excellent host.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved feeding the goats and other farm animals. The house was more spacious than we expected and pleasantly unusual. Kat was welcoming and friendly. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

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

Country getaway

Very well equiped . Plenty of room. Lovely putlook
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jacquie T.

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

Lovely outback experience

We where looking to escape the city and spend some time in beautiful country Australia. The owner was extremely welcoming and showed us around as soon as we arrived. We had a gorgeous outdoor BBQ and our son loved feeding the animals in the morning…. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

Lovely country stay

House is very good and plenty of animals around for the kids. Everything clean and as described! Highly recommend Katz place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a wonderful time, Kat was lovely and helpful, the property was beautiful and the animals gorgeous. Great place to use as a base to explore the southern flinders.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023