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Review Score

Based on 54 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.6

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: July 18, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Wilderness Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn’t like the toilet.

    Was nice property with heaps of animals.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Wilderness Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Absolutely stunning location. Loved the serenity and tranquil down time.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2025

    9.0
    Exceptional gateway in the nature
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bushland Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was literally great! We loved the fire pit, the bed with a forest view, the animals around. The tiny house had everything we needed.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2025

    10
    Disconnect and relax
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Wilderness Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location in beautiful, area is quiet, wildlife all around. Loved it.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2025

    10
    A great bush experienced
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bushland Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was nothing not to like. Kangaroos, deer, birds and sparkling river close by made for a wonderful Australian bush experience for our overseas guests. We will return.

    Both tiny houses were amazing. Sparkling clean, with everything you need to enjoy a quiet, relaxing escape.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 19, 2025

    10
    Peaceful getaway with lots of wildlife!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bushland Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The property was lovely and quiet, we loved watching the deer and roo’s from bed every morning.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2024

    10
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bushland Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nil

    Loved the rural mountainous outlook with a warm comfortable hut to retire to. Lots of wildlife

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2024

    10
    An amazing unique place to stay and was so comfortable with all the amenities we needed!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Wilderness Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The house had great facilities it was very comfortable. We had a great time enjoying the property and local area, and also saw some amazing wildlife!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2024

    10
    Absolutely amazing, I little slice of heaven, thankyou for having us.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Wilderness Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/a

    Everything was thought of for a very comfortable stay.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2024

    9.0
    Gorgeous location, natural wonder and well set up!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Wilderness Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful location and well equipped cabin. Bed was comfy!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 6, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bushland Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The proximity of the other tiny house, though we appreciate the practicability of providing services to each tiny house

    Location, cleanliness, full size appliances, (except stove), warm, peaceful and relaxing, wildlife

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    10
    The most amazing stay. So clean, stunning scenery, and Australia’s natural beauty shown off as best as possible. The chi
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Wilderness Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Everything. This was the most scenic, raw stunning bush land backyard anyone could wish for. The wildlife you wake up to with the sunrise over the mountain is just magical.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    10
    Reconnect and find inner peace with this off grid stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Wilderness Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The wildlife didn't cooperate and wander up to chalet, lol.

    What a wonderful escape from the hustle and bustle with all the modern comforts still at hand. The hot water, heater and air con was great for such a remote off grid stay. Love it. Very clean and all the basics are provided. The fire pit was fantastic which made our stay sublime. Will stay again and recommend to others.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bushland Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing...

    Everything was so peaceful and isolated, I can't fault anything, everything was perfect. So much soci stayed an extra 2 nights. Very well setup off grid cabin. Sunrise and sunset was fabulous. I will be back next year.. loved it.. Craig was very nice to chat with and told me how to find the swimming hole, which I had fun walking the tracks on the property.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2024

    10
    Completely happy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bushland Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The serenity and the feel of being in the high country were fabulous. The track to walk on around the property was amazing, right along the fresh running creek. I particularly liked being off grid and having creature comforts at no cost to the environment. I enjoyed everything about this property, so much I stayed an extra 2 nights.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: January 15, 2024

    10
    You won't regret it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Wilderness Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    The location and the cabin are absolutely gorgeous. Everything you could need, but in total privacy in the most beautiful location. A perfect couples escape!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: November 24, 2023

    10
    10 out of 10 experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Wilderness Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything about the accommodation was exceptional. The location was perfect. It was off grid. The only sounds we heard were the chirping of the birds, but it wasn't too far away if we needed anything from the supermarket either. There were lots of wildlife around, as well as a beautiful river. The home was very well kept, and had a lot to offer. We were able to cook a full meal every night with everything they had in the kitchen. (Oven, stove top, toaster, utensils, pots, and pans) Everything was covered. I will definitely be staying here again in the future, I highly rate it! The property owner was also a great communicator, with lots of directions and information about the local area.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: September 27, 2023

    10
    We ditched traditional hotels and went off grid to experience the wilderness for 2 days. We were greeted by a wallaby wh
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Wilderness Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2023

    10
    Extremely well organised, clean and everything you need for off grid.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Wilderness Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed was super soft for me and hurt my back. More a personal thing I guess. There was noise around the heater coming on and off. However this didn’t bother as much like other people have mentioned at all, and we actually turned the temperature down as it was super cosy in there. There is no TV and no mobile reception at all inside. 👍🏼 Minimal reception from Optus which doesn’t need to be a negative for a lot of people. However, if you need to be on call for an emergency you just need to go outside. I was only getting texts on Telstra, however they were upgrading the network the weekend that we got there so this may change. The main complaint that we couldn’t spend more time there as we were busy skiing. Note if you have mobility issue you can’t park near the cabin and will need assistance to walk there.

    Immaculate attention to detail, okay value for the region and season. Host amazingly helpful and everything really well organised and instructions extremely clear. Kitchen well stocked with utensils and everything you need to cook as well as a good outdoor fire area with cooking plates. The outlook was absolutely beautiful bush setting, very peaceful and private even with the other tiny house close.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2023

    10
    perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bushland Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    we like everything

    The spot is amazing and everything is so cosy.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2023

    10
    We felt very relaxed and at home surrounded by nature with nothing to do but switch off and enjoy the spectacular natura
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Wilderness Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We liked everything about this property.

    We felt very at home at the property. It was cosy and comfortable with everything that we needed. We also loved the location. Being surrounded by plenty of trees and even seeing some wildlife (Kangaroos, deer and cows) made us feel like we were really in nature. Spectacular views of the river, running water and milky way at night, coupled with the warm and cosy fireplace made for a fantastic time.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2023

    10
    Super nice and very chil
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Wilderness Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Access to the river was very tricky to get down there

    Very clean. Great position.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 9, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bushland Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: January 20, 2023

    10
    Amazing, peaceful location surrounded by nature
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bushland Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing.

    Amazing, peaceful location surrounded by nature. Cozy sized, modern house but not too small, with all amenities.

    Stayed in January 2023

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