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Pool
4 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Dining
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Blue Gum Retreat- Stunning View and Cosy

This is the location where you don't have to go anywhere if you don't want to! Yet if you do, there are so many activities in the area - cool creeks, Pilates at Bellingen Pilates, nearby beaches, eclectic shops, golf , horse-riding. No guest has ever wished they left earlier - in fact quite the opposite.

On site there are amazing mountain views and space to wander, chill or just relax. For the chefs there is an outdoor Pizza Oven; for some entertainment there is Table Tennis & a Trampoline, for cosy winter nights there is a Pot belly and a Jetmaster fireplace; and in summer air con and fans in every room are at your disposal.

Location
Blue Gum Retreat is positioned in pastureland with sweeping, stunning and close up 180 degree views of Dorrigo National Park. It is within walking distance to Never Never Creek and the stunning fig tree water hole where you can swim, fish or look for platypus.

Blue Gum Retreat is a perfect getaway and you will not want to leave. Sit on the verandah or in the garden, read a book or sip glass of wine and enjoy the stunning view of the mountains whilst the kids play on the trampoline, or table tennis; or simply doze whilst the abundant wildlife chirp away. This beautiful and spacious rosewood family home is in a tranquil setting, situated only 1km from Gleniffer Hall and Church and set back 300m from the road.

Activities
Enjoy bathing in the refreshing Never Never Creek - just a short stroll or bike ride away or use the house as a base for trips to local attractions.Thirty minutes to renowned Dorrigo Rainforest, International Bonville golf course and the pristine beaches of Sawtell and Coffs Harbour. Enjoy Bellingen's many eclectic cafes and restaurants or visit Bellingen markets with some 250 stalls, every 3rd Saturday of the month, and the Growers' markets - twice a month. Enjoy a Reformer Pilates session at Bellingen Pilates or organise Mat Pilates on site (subject to availability). Or just stay put and chill.

The House
Cool limestone floors throughout internally with sandstone slabs on the verandah, Stylish bathroom and ensuite with luxuries such as heated floors and heated towel rails. Open cathedral roof ceilings and large sliding doors & windows offering cool breezes in summer. Air conditioning and effective ceiling fans in every room; a huge Jetmaster open fireplace, Pot belly plus cosy faux fur rugs for cosy winter evenings .

Fully and generously equipped kitchen with ample equipment such as a blender, a slow cooker, a bamix, coffee machine, sandwich toaster, top quality pans, pizza and baking trays. Savour the fruit from the Citrus trees in July/Aug; the Mulberry tree in October and the avocado tree from March to May plus an ample herb garden for your cooking. Watch out for the chillis! Beautiful jacaranda in October/November.

Configuration
Blue Gum Retreat is a single level home with 4 bedrooms. In summary there are 3 kings (2 of which are split king) and 1 queen. The master bedroom, 'Mountain View ' at the far end of the home is large with a king sized bed and a walk in robe and air conditioning. 'Mountain View Two' and 'Mountain View Three' have a king bed that can be split into 2 long singles and a built in wardrobe; bedroom 4 has a queen bed and a built in wardrobe. All bedrooms have air conditioning. There are 2 bathrooms - the ensuite to the king room plus a separate bathroom with a shower and a bath. Both bathrooms have heated floors and heated towel rails. There is also a laundry with a washing machine & dryer, tub, 2nd tall fridge and 2nd tall freezer, ironing board and iron. Beautiful Linen/Towels are included though please bring your own beach towel.

The dining area seats 8 people at the table with a cosy pot belly to keep you warm in winter. Across from the dining table is a second living area with a 3 seater sofa. The living room has a large corner leather lounge, a leather armchair and huge Jetmaster open fire. Around the corner from the main living room is a large table for a workspace and a built in bookcase. In the bookcase are books for you to enjoy during your visit.

Parking
There is both undercover parking for 1 car and parking for 4 cars on the driveway near the house. Tall cars can park at the side of the house.

Pets
Small dogs are allowed upon request. No puppies under 9 months please.

Check in/check out
Check in at 3pm, check out at 10am.

Note there is an external security camera on site covering the driveway entrances only which will be on during your stay .

Property manager

Alison Barrow

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table tennis
  • DVD player
  • Piano
  • Music library
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Printer
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Recycling
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Unit size: 2691.0 sq ft (250 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Note from host: Dogs only at additional fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Note watercourse and small dam on the property

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Strictly no parties, no buck/hen night nor wedding
This property uses solar energy
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number 2454, PID-STRA-5993

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Blue Gum Wildlife Retreat Paradise for the Senses
65065
Blue Gum Wildlife Retreat- Paradise for the Senses Gleniffer

About the neighborhood

Map
Bellingen, NSW

What's nearby

  • Bellingen Park - 16 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Old Butter Factory - 17 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Bonville Golf Resort - 35 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Dorrigo National Park - 41 min drive - 34.7 km
  • Big Banana Fun Park - 47 min drive - 46.3 km

Getting around

  • Coffs Harbour Station - 44 min drive
  • Coffs Harbour, NSW (CFS) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old Butter Factory Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bellingen Brewery & Co. - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Hyde Bellingen - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bellingen Gelato Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bruno’s - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Gum Retreat- Stunning View and Cosy pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Blue Gum Retreat- Stunning View and Cosy?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Gum Retreat- Stunning View and Cosy?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blue Gum Retreat- Stunning View and Cosy located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Gondwana Rainforests of Australia, Lavenders Bridge Park, and Bellingen Park. Bellingen Golf Club and Bellingen Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Blue Gum Retreat- Stunning View and Cosy Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended
Superb location, excellent birdlife and even the rain was great to watch with stunning mountain views.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Gathering
We all had such a wonderful time relaxing and enjoying each others company in a beautiful home in a fabulous location. We are planning our next stay as we loved it so much. Thankyou Alison
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
Blue Gum Retreat was perfect for a week away with friends. The house was spacious, comfortable and very well equipped for our group of 7. We all loved sitting outside just looking at the view and relaxing in the peaceful surroundings. We made use of the pizza oven, the fire pit and the ping pong table. It's the perfect place to unwind and stay put or explore the many beautiful local areas. We didn't want to leave. Alison was delightful and very helpful. Highly recommend staying here and we will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Property
We had the best time at the property. We are a super busy family for five, and we came for three nights and did not leave the property. It was such a nice time to disconnect. Its super private and you have the outdoor fireplace, two indoor fireplaces and heating in the bathroom floors. There's a table tennis table and all the facilities you need for a family. We loved our stay here and didn't want to leave. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

sue T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A spacious, comfy and well designed garden and house with a knock out view in a perfect location.
We had a lot of fun at Blue Gum Retreat. We relaxed, read, listened to music, slept well and had fun together at the house and the surrounding area. We ate at home alot because of the fantastic views of the valley and mountains and outside furniture. Lawn games were fun on the lawn like bocce or Kubb. We also cooled off at the nearby Never Never Creek or a surf at at Hungry Head, a bush walk, or the awesome shops and cafes at Bellingen. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Glorious
Can't fault it. The location is spectacular, beds super-comfortable with beautifully laundered white bed linen , the kitchen well furnished with everything you could possibly imagine, and there's space to get away from people if you felt the need (we didn't !). The outdoor furniture was also lovely and comfortable and endless hours were spent looking out at the magnificent view. There was a power outage (nothing to do with the property) and Alison was quick to respond with instructions on what to do. I loved it - what more can I say
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

MANDAR P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place in a beautiful location
The place is great for family and friends to enjoy together. Loved that there was a Piano and guitar. The host is very communicative and helpful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert D., Zeeland, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding House with a amazing view
This place is one of the nicest VRBO homes we have stayed at. It sits on a large piece of land away from everyone. My grandsons loved riding their bikes up and down the mowed hills. The inside of the home is large and interior is mostly wood. Nice kitchen with all the extras. Great beds - fireplace, wood stove, and so much more. Kids have plenty to do there too. Super internet (Starlink) I can't say enough good about this place and if I come back to Australia would book it again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
A great house with four very comfy beds/bedrooms, stunning wood features and beautiful floors…. We were cozy on the huge lounge in front of the fireplace. The view from the outdoor table or the firepit chairs is just so gorgeous and peaceful…. Already planning another trip with our husbands so we get to use the outdoor pizza oven and table tennis table and the trampoline that we didn’t have time for this trip!Great vege garden (they ARE chillies, not baby capsicum ) and orchard we were encouraged to help ourselves to.I can imagine it would be a lovely cool oasis in the summer, and its a nice walk down to the NeverNever creek. Alison was really responsive to any questions
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Nicola S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family stay
Excellent - caters for all ages
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
Very well equipped house in a beautiful setting, it had everything we needed for a long weekend stay while we attended a wedding at the nearby hall. Very comfortable beds, very tranquil setting, everything worked perfectly. Thank you Alison for a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanya E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect large family getaway!
This was a perfect escape for our family holiday of 8 adults -loads of room ,amazing views, toasty warm fireplaces, and underfloor heating in the bathrooms were wonderful! The house and property is beautiful, and everything has been thought of for a delightful stay. We loved it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness
the most serene location!
Such an incredible location and a really cute house with great facilities. Our highlights; - fantastic lounging by the fire through the afternoon and evening both inside and out. We sat by the fire pit with those views drinking wine and enjoying a cheese board. - the bedding seems new, very warm and comfortable. we had the fires on inside (the pot belly heated the house up really quickly! Was really cosy indoors at night - In the area Alison (host) recommended two spots by Never Never Creek. We chose the furthest one, its nicer (about 5 mins drive). really beautiful rocky spot in a rainforesty location and albeit like an ice bath, the creek was really refreshing. - kitchen is equipped with everything you need, we tried the pizza oven. lit a fire and let it heat over an hour and the pizza was really tasty - was great fun too. they have everything you need to do them well (just buy ingredients) we were only here for a 1 night with two full days, would have loved to stay 2-3 nights as was so easy to enjoy the serenity
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

sharyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Beautiful property close to some gorgeous creek watering holes. Nice relaxing rural getaway.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tarra A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Character snd style
This property is located in a picturesque spot by the lake with abundant bird life and absolute peace. The kitchen was lovely, as were the bathrooms and toasty heated floors. We tend to have high expectations of places and this one did not disappoint. Thanks for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical place
We felt right at home and we will be back for sure at some stage. It is such an amazing place and the attention to details was fantastic. We spent 4 days there, i wish we could have stayed more.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aninka Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded expectations
We are so happy with our stay. The property was just magical and we had the black cockatoos calling outside our window every single day. Such a special place. We will return.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

David N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique property
Everyone loved there stay here. Relaxing beautiful stunning. Kids loved the open space. Close to great things to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Blue Gum Retreat
Fabulous home, with amazing views, comfortable and well appointed, the fire place is amazing. The host has thought of everything, to make for a truly enjoyable holiday
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House for Family Catch Up
This was a great house to catch up with extended family with plenty of communal rooms to relax in and lovely outdoor areas. Master bedroom was at the other end of the hpouse to the other 2 bedrooms so we khad a sense of space. Kitchen was well equiped with a short drive into Bellingen for supplies and pubs. The house is close to river swimming spots. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic location to explore the natural beauty of the Never Never
A spacious farmhouse that's perfect for a family holiday. Such a great setting and so convenient for exploring the surrounding beauty of the area and Bellingen township.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property and lovely host
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Roz P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection all round
What a gem! The house is gorgeous, tastefully decorated and really well equipped. Beautiful outlook, private and peaceful. We gathered for a family reunion and took full advantage of the fabulous outdoor pizza oven, table tennis and swims in the creek which is just minutes away. Did not want to leave, we all loved everything about Blue Gum Retreat. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Elisabeth F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful place
A good 4 star property
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded and comfortable
Wonderful views , seclusion and amenities. Still reading the instructions! Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020