Testimonials
Real reviews from real guests
Picked a lovely B&B to stay near our grand daughters wedding at Woodstock Winery. Such a peaceful place, beautiful décor, clean and just perfect to relax before the big occasion! Had everything we needed.
Will be recommending this lovely place to all we know!
Heather and Merv, Yungaburra
Unwind Cottage, November '20
Wow - what a beautiful place to stay
Every detail is perfect. So clean and well thought out. Both hosts very nice, Relaxing weekend, We will be back 10/10
Michelle and Dion, Para Vista
Unwind Cottage, November '20
Thank you Georg and Friederike! We had a perfect getaway amongst the vineyards. The cottage was in beautiful condition, it had everything we needed. Very accommodating and relaxing. Will come back again! Thank You!
Koko and Sasha, Beaumont
Unwind Cottage, November '20
Loved our two nights @ "Ponder".
Thank you for sharing your special place. So comfortable, great provisions and good information. Thank You.
Geoff and Chris, Brisbane
Ponder Cottage, October '20
A perfectly equipped cottage for a perfect weekend getaway. Thank you for a warm welcome and a beautiful home for our birthday celebration. We hope to return again someday in the near future.
Ethan and Maria, Adelaide
Relish Cottage, October '20
A beautiful peaceful spot, attractively surrounded by lovely gardens & trees. Very comfortable and well-equipped cottage. Very enjoyable stay. We will recommend to friends & return ourselves.
Liz & Michael, Noelle & Michael, Adelaide
Relish Cottage, October '20
1st Anniversary/Baby-moon getaway
Perfect set-up and location. Provisions for breakfast were fantastic. Really clean and spacious and the bed was very comfortable. Geddes wines next door was a great spot to drop in for a wine tasting. Had a ball and will for sure recommend to friends.
Kristen and Andy, Walkerville
Ponder Cottage, October '20
A Relaxing Escape!
We stayed in the Unwind cottage for a long weekend trip. The cottage was very clean with great amenities, cosy and well equiped with a bottle of local wine and breakfast supplies.
We were welcomed by Georg on arrival who was a great help, sharing some great local advice on where to visit nearby.
There are multiple cellar doors in short walking distance of the property, making for some fun outings.
The area is incredibly quiet and peaceful, allowing for some much needed R&R on our trip.
Mike and Louise, Adelaie
Unwind Cottage, October '20
Thank you very much for a relaxing stay. Perfect location to all the wineries. Very comfortable & clean & great breakfast provisions - will definitely stay again!
Helen and Peter, Summertown
Ponder Cottage, October '20
What a lovely spot! Our 1st visit to McLaren Vale, I am sure we will return. Unwind is a comfy, quiet and enjoyable place to stay.
John and Jacky, Cleveland QLD
Unwind Cottage, October '20
We had such a lovely stay - had the fire going and local wines to try. Location is fantastic and the cottage is just gorgeous! Thank you :)
Georgia and Cam, Adelaide Hills
Relish Cottage, October '20
2nd visit and loved it again, great accommodation, hosts and lovely wine and breakfast supplies.
Lovely relaxing stay and will be back again - best place we have stayed in McLaren Vale area and will be recommending to friends and family.
Sally and Craig, Parafield Gardens
Unwind Cottage, October '20
Relaxing weekend getaway! Perfect location, fantastic host who made sure we had everything we needed. Lovely, clean and comfortable place to stay. We look forward to coming back :)
Joel and Katelin, West Richmond
Ponder Cottage, October '20
Had a wonderful stay. Lovely location, quiet spot. Wonderful provisions for breakfast. Keen to stay again! Thank you
Michael and Denise, St Marys
Ponder Cottage, October '20
Brilliant minibreak for us in this wonderful location. Lovely accommodation + delicious treats. Thank you
Michael and Meredith, Glenelg East
Relish Cottage, October '20
Our second stay at Karawatha Cottages within a few months! We love it and recommend to all our friends. Rooms are always clean, gorgeous cottage decor and the hosts are incredibly friendly! 10/10 - we will be back again. Perfect for that midweek or weekend getaway. Thank you :)
George and Erica, Adelaide
Unwind Cottage, October '20
Had a fantastic time at Karwatha Cottages! Very relaxing and quiet. We will be recommending to family and friends.
Millie and Daniel, Hectorville
Ponder Cottage, October '20
A wedding gift to us, also first time ever at a B&B. Honestly did not know what to expect - but could not have been a better gift staying here. Will definitely be back !!! Thank you!
Sara and Skefos, Darwin
Unwind Cottage, October '20
2nd visit and loved it again, great accommodation, hosts and lovely wine and breakfast supplies.
Lovely relaxing stay and will be back again - best place we have stayed in McLaren Vale area and will be recommending to friends and family.
Sharon and Huw, Coromandel Valley
Ponder Cottage, September '20
Such a beautiful home and location. Will recommend this cozy cottage to others! Thank you for having us.
Stefan and Andrea, Salisbury North
Relish Cottage, September '20
Great location for relaxing, family break. Enjoyed our talks with Georg. All the best for rest of 2020
Diane and Trever, Mount Pleasant
Unwind Cottage, September '20
Thank you for a wonderful stay in a beautiful location. You made us feel very welcome
Susan and Peter, Eudunda
Ponder Cottage, September '20
Very calm & relaxing stay. Great food & wine very close by. Perfect - thank you!
Kristen and Craig, Port Lincoln
Unwind Cottage, September '20
Thank you both for our wonderful stay in your beautifully appointed cottages on your magnificent property. We certainly did enjoy our time in Unwind. We were fortunate enough to see a giant double rainbow over the vineyards and the hills. Like the one you mentioned Georg. We praised our lovely stay at Karawatha in the visitors book. We will be returning soon, thanks again for spoiling us.
Leonie and Jane, Adelaide
Unwind Cottage, September '20
Thank you so much for such a lovely stay! You have made a beautiful + cozy holiday home here and we can't wait to come back. Vielen lieben Dank!
Liza and Toby, Largs Bay
Relish Cottage, August '20
Great accommodation. Nice and quiet surroundings
Deb and Wayne, Barossa Valley
Relish Cottage, August '20
The Unwind Cottage was all in the name. Stunning views, quiet + well appointed cottage with the brekky (yum) provided. Thoroughly enjoyed, will return. Thx Georg + Friederike
Sue and Mark, Greenwith
Unwind Cottage, August '20
A huge thanks for the hospitality and and all the special small touches you put into Karawatha. It was our favourite place during our SA trip! Will highly recommend
Mitchell & Stephanie, Brisbane
Relish Cottage, August '20
Thank you for a wonderful, relaxing stay at your beautiful accommodation. Great location with wonderful wineries close by. We had a great time xxx
Jason and Belinda, Adelaide
Unwind Cottage, August '20
Thanks so much for the lovely cottage and being so accommodating.
Courtney and Brendan, Adelaide
Relish Cottage, August '20
We had an incredible stay! The perfect little getaway for McLaren Vale, with amazing hosts!
Victoria and Peter, Clearview
Unwind Cottage, July '20
The cottage is fantastic, beautiful morning views. Bath is a plus as well. 10/10 - will recommend.
Amber and Michael, Adelaide
Unwind Cottage, July '20
Gorgeous cottage in beautiful location! In love with the styling and furniture, great fresh produce for breakfast + incredibly friendly and knowledgeable hosts. Would love to stay here again! Will recommend to our family and friends! Thank you.
George & Erica, Adelaide
Ponder Cottage, July '20
Have had a great break in this lovely part of the world. The cottage is well equipped & breakfast provisions yummy! Topped off with a bottle of delicious re - a slice of heaven. Exceeded expectations
Roger and Val, Adelaide Hills
Relish Cottage, July '20
What an incredible place to stay! The cottage has everything you need + great location in the McLaren Vale wine region. The hosts are very welcoming + lots of knowledge. Will definitely recommend!
Lisette and Shane, Adelaide
Relish Cottage, July '20
Beautiful location, we had a lovely time. Thank you for a very relaxing stay!
Danni and Paul, Barossa Valley
Ponder Cottage, July '20
Thank you for a lovely 'escape' in the Unwind Cottage ... such beautifully fitted out accommodation, amazing views and wonderful hosts. We'll definitely be back !
Lisa and David, Adelaide
Unwind Cottage, July '20
Thanks so much for the peace and hospitality!
Michelle and David, Adelaide
Ponder Cottage, July '20
What a relaxing and beautiful accommodation in McLaren Vale. Everything was perfect. Thanks for the great hospitality We will be back.
Laura and Luke, Adelaide
Unwind Cottage, July '20
Beautiful place, enjoyed the fireplace. Walk-able distance to cellars and restaurants. Fantastic hosts!
Kay + Nick, Leroy + Leila, Adelaide
Relish Cottage, July '20
Such a lovely stay with excellent hospitality. Nothing like local wineries!! We will be back again
Olivia and Susan, Adelaide
Unwind Cottage, July '20
We've thoroughly enjoyed our stay in your beautiful cottage
Terrie and Steve, Port Lincoln
Ponder Cottage, July '20
This was a return visit to Karawatha Cottages.
The hosts Georg is just so friendly and welcoming from the time you arrive to when you drive out the gate. The cottages are set in a beautiful location overlooking the vineyards and the valley. It is so close to some great wineries. On their recommendation we visited The Currant Shed for lunch, just a 15 walk away, and were not let down. What magnificent food and wine.
The cottage is beautifully appointed, spotlessly clean and the breakfast provisions were outstanding.
We would highly recommend the cottages to our friends and family. We will back.
Carolyn and Trevor, Somerton Park
Unwind Cottage, July '20
Such a beautiful cottage to spend some time away. So peaceful and relaxing. Thank you for being wonderful hosts!
Bec and Joss, Adelaide
Unwind Cottage, July '20
Beautiful cottage, great location; enjoyed the walking and the local wineries/food. Thanks for all the info and lovely breakfast supplies.
See you again!
Sharon and Huw, Adelaide
Ponder Cottage, July '20
Beautiful cottage + such lovely hosts! So glad we chose Karawatha Cottages as our mini family getaway! Can't wait to come back.
Nicole + Dennis, Paringa
Unwind Cottage, July '20
When things 'opened up', we thought of this cottage - so glad we did. Another relaxing get-away & more happy memories. Much needed this year!!!
Ro & Jeff, Tusmore
Unwind Cottage, July '20
What a lovely, peaceful place that is perfectly located! We had a great stay.
Karen and Peter, Adelaide
Ponder Cottage, June '20
Glad we chose 'unwind' for our get away! Thank you Georg for an amazing stay. We loved the view and our cottage! The pre-setup fireplace was very handy!
Dan and Gaya, Adelaide
Unwind Cottage, June '20
Wonderful accommodation + hospitality! Thank you so much!
Denise and Ashleigh, Adelaide
Unwind Cottage, June '20
Had a lovely time celebrating our 7 year anniversary. Thanks for everything xx
Tim and Sara, Adelaide
Relish Cottage, June '20
Lovely views out the windows, easy walk to Beresford where we had a great time tasting drinks and eating pizza. Very relaxing stay with friendly hosts - thank you.
Helen and Bruce, Adelaide
Relish Cottage, June '20
Stunning property! A wonderful stay, so comforting and accommodating. Georg thought of everything we could need. Thank you !!!.
Alicia and Nadia, Adelaide
Unwind Cottage, June '20
How’s the serenity
We stayed 3 nights in the Unwind Cottage & absolutely loved our time from the moment we arrived. Elevated views of the rolling hills, love the sound of nature, love the modern room, wood-fire, views from every window and Georg service is delightful. We were given beautiful fresh food to enjoy and juice. We absolutely loved our stay and the location was perfect so close to so many great places.
Adam, Sarah & Oscar, Seaford Heights
Unwind Cottage, June '20
Thank you so much for our fabulous stay. Such a beautiful location and a lovely home! We look forward to coming again soon!
Emily and Michael, Adelaide
Ponder Cottage, June '20
Beautiful little place with local food + wine. Thank you for having us.
Daniel, Ebony & Oliver, Adelaide
Relish Cottage, June '20
Such a beautiful getaway - gorgeous decor & lovely touches. The views are stunning and delicious breakfast provisions. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality! We will be back :)
Bec & Brock, Adelaide
Unwind Cottage, May '20
The fireplace kept us warm on a the cold autumn days. Can't wait to return. Thank you for thinking of everything, we loved the attention to detail. Spoilt with bubbles on arrival.
Cheryse & Chloe, Adelaide
Relish Cottage, May '20
Thank you Friederike and Georg. We really enjoyed our stay in your beautiful cottage. Everything was perfect!
We hope the bookings recover from the lock-down.
Sarah and Rob, Adelaide
Unwind Cottage, May '20
Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful cottage. First time in McLaren Vale - beautiful. So close to the coast, even drove down to Second Valley. We will be back with others to go wine tasting while eating delicious food, post Covid ...
Cheers & Thank You
Chad and Mel, Barossa Valley
Ponder Cottage, May '20
Feeling sooo comfortable from the first moment stepping into the Unwind! Whole surrounding + landscape are just great … last but not least: the hosts - 5 star *****
Jeanette and Karl-Heinz, Germany
Unwind Cottage, March '20
A big thank you George & Friederike for sharing Ponder with us. The winery walking trail was fantastic. Your presentation of Ponder and its cleanliness is outstanding. Thank you
David and Jeanette, Adelaide
Ponder Cottage, March '20
A beautiful place to stay. Very peaceful and spacious. Loved sitting on the verandah and 'pondering' the view. Thanks for your hospitality!
Chris and David, Ballina
Ponder Cottage, March '20
What a lovely relaxing place to stay - very well thought out attention to detail. Great location for McLaren Vale - will be back. Thank you :)
Denae + John, Adelaide
Unwind Cottage, March '20
After travelling already five weeks through Australia, we have found the heaven on earth in McLaren Vale! Perfect accommodation, perfect surroundings, perfect hosts! Thanks Georg! Just great.
Werner and Fabienne, Switzerland
Relish Cottage, March '20
Lovely cottage & hosts. Lots of info provided. Enjoyed the stay very much. Georg was amazing. Thank you.
Ken, Els and Joris, The Netherlands
Relish Cottage, March '20
Lovely cottage & hosts. Lots of info provided. Enjoyed the stay very much. Georg was amazing. Thank you.
Bhakti and Tina, Syndey
Relish Cottage, March '20
Thank you for the most beautiful stay! Your hospitality, houses and food is wonderful. We thoroughly enjoyed meeting you and exploring McLaren Vale. P.S. Your Gluten Free bread is the best ever.
Kristina and Tim, Melbourne
Ponder Cottage, March '20
We had a wonderful weekend. The cottage had everything we needed and our hosts were extremely friendly and helpful in recommendations for some fantastic wineries and walks. The location was quiet and relaxing, and so handy to nearby wineries Woodstock and Beresford! We would highly recommend and hope to come back soon.
Gemma and Tim, Adelaide
Ponder Cottage, February '20
Thank you so much for the weekend stay. Everything was perfect, we loved our time there.
Kristen and Chris, Murray Bridge
Unwind Cottage, February '20
Lovely stay - made a special birthday extra special! Thank you.
Gorgeous outlook + great hosts
Sue + Darryl, Jackie + Ray, Adelaide
Relish Cottage, February '20
Wow! What a wonderful weekend away. Thank you for your lovely hospitality. We hope to be back soon.
Camilla and Michael, Brisbane
Ponder Cottage, February '20
Very comfortable cottage, well equipped. Thanks for a lovely stay
Janine, Donald and Avis, Goolwa
Relish Cottage, February '20
Very comfortable and enjoyable. Keep up the good work
Jeff, Kathy, Ian and Lyn, Adelaide
Relish Cottage, February '20
Perfect accommodation for family
Georg & Friederike are extremely helpful & hospitable! Thoughtful of them to provide fresh produce for breakfast & a nice bottle of wine. Always prompt with their replies to our queries. Love the clean, cozy & fully furnished cottage! Very quaint & peaceful, perfect if you wish to have privacy and unwind! We absolutely enjoyed our stay & would love to head back there!
The Ng Family, Singapore
Relish Cottage, February '20
Perfection in every way. We loved the walks, our sumptuous breakfasts + the quiet moments on the deck - with an amazing view.
We will definitely be back!!
Carolyn and Trevor, Somerton Park
Unwind Cottage, February '20
Truly magical. Amazing staff. Georg was so helpful. He made my stay feel extremely homely. Couldn't recommend this place enough. such a relaxing stay.
Thank you Georg + staff
Ella, Glenelg North
Unwind Cottage, February '20
We loved the stay at the Ponder cottage. We felt welcome with all those little details in your way of hosting. Beautiful surroundings, good food and wine! Danke !!
Johan and Danielle, Haarlem
Ponder Cottage, February '20
Your hospitality is wonderful. All of the personal touches, sparkling accommodation and beautiful views make this a place to remember. Thank You!
Leon and Silke, Melbourne
Relish Cottage, February '20
Ein wundervolles Plätzchen auf dieser Erde. Wir haben die 3 Tage hier sehr genossen. Die Ruhe, der schöne Garten und Georg und Friederike. Wir wären gerne länger geblieben, auch wegen der schönen Strände in der Nähe.
Ursula und Andreas, Nuernberg
Unwind Cottage, January '20
Another wonderful stay ! Thank You.