Title: Rural Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Rural Retreat Cabin in Darwin with kitchen and patio ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76890000/76881500/76881403/bda82f0c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76890000/76881500/76881403/801ef6c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76890000/76881500/76881403/99c8373c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76890000/76881500/76881403/77675fd5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76890000/76881500/76881403/e29e81ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in 5 acres of lush tropical gardens, Kohlten Stays offers a serene retreat. With 2 spacious bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and dining area, you can unwind in comfort. Take advantage of the large deck with outdoor seating and BBQ or explore the surrounding native bush. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4861 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### 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) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 861 square feet ## Similar properties ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117710000/117702100/117702085/4eb17d9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Home away from home, plenty of space for your caravan, camper, friends Howard Springs - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 9.2 Wonderful 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-13&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=117702085&PinnedHotelID=117702085&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68920000/68911800/68911745/1cc5ba15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern self contained/serviced 2-bedroom cabin near Darwin. 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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 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 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](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-12.50259%2C131.03519&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Azxd_ijRSZzrBYkfxIiEvwg2l6A=) Howard Springs, NT #### What's nearby - Howard Springs Nature Park - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles - Charles Darwin National Park - 14 min drive - 11.1 miles - Hidden Valley Raceway - 16 min drive - 12.5 miles - The Esplanade - 23 min drive - 19.7 miles - Darwin Waterfront - 24 min drive - 20.0 miles #### Getting around - East Arm Darwin Station - 20 min drive - Darwin International Airport (DRW) - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Guzman Y Gomez - ‬9 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Ceylon Stove - ‬10 min drive - ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬10 min drive - ‪Palmerston Tavern - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rural Retreat pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Rural Retreat Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 9.4/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie P. 14 Jul 2023 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. ##### Julie P. Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Carole 26 Aug 2022 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 ##### Carole Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gabrielle 11 Aug 2022 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. ##### Gabrielle Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jamara 24 Sept 2022 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. ##### Jamara Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura P. 5 Aug 2022 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. ##### Laura P. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie 10 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Absolutely beautiful property beautifully presented awesome location ##### Julie Stayed 4 nights in May 2022 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Park Grand Lancaster Gate](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Park-Grand-London-Lancaster-Gate.h1402886.Hotel-Information) > > [The Elan Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rhayader-Hotels-The-Elan-Hotel.h14894422.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Iron Bridge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Iron-Bridge-Hotels.0-l6087661-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Sebastian-Hotels-Akelarre-Relais-Chateaux.h17945691.Hotel-Information) > > [No Resort Fee Strip View Suite + Free Valet + Pool](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Las-Vegas-Hotels-No-Resort-Fee-Strip-View-Suite-Free-Valet-Pool.h18765190.Hotel-Information) > > [OUTRIGGER Phi Phi Island Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ko-Phi-Phi-Hotels-Zeavola-Resort.h1287690.Hotel-Information) > > [Dalyan Live Spa Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marmaris-Hotels-Dalyan-Live-Spa-Hotel.h23913242.Hotel-Information) > > [Adults Only Resorts & Hotels in Meloneras](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Meloneras-San-Bartolome-De-Tirajana-Hotels-Adults-Only-Resorts.0-n6069718-0-tAdultsOnlyResorts.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels near The Christie](https://www.expedia.co.uk/The-Christie-Hotels.0-l553248635976314206-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [The Adria](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-The-Adria.h5261444.Hotel-Information) > > [The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Langkawi-Hotels-The-Ritz-Carlton.h18191339.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel Uppsala](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Uppsala-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel-Uppsala.h4643964.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Pattaya Beach Road](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pattaya-Beach-Road-Hotels.0-l553248634979143260-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Mysore](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mysore-Hotels.d8878.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Piani di Clodia](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lazise-Hotels-Piani-Di-Clodia.h23225337.Hotel-Information) > > [Mindil Beach Casino Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Darwin-Hotels-Mindil-Beach-Casino-Resort.h43472.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Kingussie](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kingussie-Hotels.d182790.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Cheap Hotels in Belfast City Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Belfast-City-Centre-Belfast-Hotels-Budget-Hotels.0-n6200265-0-tBudgetHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Africa Jade Thalasso](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hammamet-Hotels-Africa-Jade-Thalasso.h5063718.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from London (LHR) to Bangkok (BKK)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lhr/bkk/london-to-bangkok) > > [Flights from Harare (HRE) to Crumlin (BFS)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/hre/bfs/harare-to-belfast) > > [Flights from Budapest (BUD) to Gatwick (LGW)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/bud/lgw/budapest-to-london) ### Activities > [Things to do in Port Said](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Port-Said.d10690.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [Manilva Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manilva.d6035403.Holidays-City-Breaks) > > [New York](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/theme-holidays/all-inclusive-holidays/178293/New-York) > > [Venice Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Venice.d179981.Holidays-City-Breaks) > > [Italy](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/theme-holidays/beach-holidays/86/Italy) ### Holiday Rentals > [Pirovac Holiday Rentals](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pirovac-Holiday-Rentals.d6084558.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)