Kookaburra Hideaway Hunter Valley

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Explore the area

Pokolbin, NSW

White Barn Pokolbin11 min walk
Bimbadgen Estate17 min drive
Hunter Valley Gardens21 min drive
Newcastle, NSW (BEO-Belmont)62 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1..

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed and 1 Single Futon

Lounge

1 Double Futon

4 bathrooms

1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Stunning views over Hunter Valley, large windows all around and cathedral ceilings...

Nestled into the beautiful Hunter Valley bush countryside on 25 acres with views to the Brokenback Mountains, open countryside and neighboring vineyards. VERY PRIVATE...NOBODY WILL KNOW YOU ARE THERE...

Surrounded by indigenous wildlife and grazing cattle.

This is a fabulous 5 bedroom luxurious, architect designed house with cathedral ceilings, reverse cycle air conditioning and fans plus a wood fired combustion stove and firepit outdoors during winter months. 4 bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms (2 with spa baths) and there are enormous verandahs all round.

Sleeps up to 14 persons with Sofa Bed or Shared Room.

Whether you want to enjoy your own space or be part of a group of people sharing, there is plenty of room to relax.

A peaceful and tranquil setting away from the hustle and bustle of city life and yet it is only minutes away from the famous Hunter Valley vineyards and attractions. The loudest noises you will hear are the Kangaroos hopping and the Kookaburras calling!!

What our guests say:-

Hunter Getaway: kookaburra
5/5 Stayed Jan 2023
Amanda M.
Great family getaway. Perfect place for a getaway with plenty of space and privacy for everyone. Amazing views and very peaceful… nicely located in a private setting.

Will most likely be returning for another family getaway.

Thanks Kookaburra 😊

Published 19 Jan 2023
Host’s response:
We would love to host you again. Thankyou :)

Will take your breath away
5/5 Stayed Nov 2022
Amee B.Sydney
The perfect (much needed) getaway for our group of 12. Everyone had so much space, the main living area was huge and perfectly accommodated our larger group.

The views from the back deck are picture perfect, we have visited the hunter valley a few times but this stay takes the cake.

Published 28 Nov 2022
Hunter Valley Experience
5/5 Stayed Jan 2022
Erwin E.
Great place to have a break!

Published 11 Feb 2022
Host’s response:
Thankyou Erwin … it was lovely having you stay. Glad you had a good break :)

Stay with friends
5/5 Stayed Jan 2021
Samuel A.
Our group enjoyed our stay and the open space.

Published 5 Feb 2021
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"Fantastic place for a weekend. Perfect for a group of friends or couples. Everything you need is supplied. Plenty of space to do whatever you want. Really quiet surroundings, great place to unwind, but still close enough to all the wineries, restaurants etc."

Jill and Richard, Sydney, August 2017

"This house is fit for a film star!! Check out that enormous lounge... this is going to be a great spot for our wedding"

Angela, NSW, September 2017

This property is fantastic, great location and just beautiful layout for our group of friends. A fantastic house to stay in. Best in Hunter Valley, reasonable priced.

Jackie and friends, Sydney, September 2016

Peaceful and Tranquil

A light and airy house, with lots of private spaces for families or groups of people sharing.

Fantastic retreat where you can get away from everything and just immerse yourself in peace and tranquility.

In house massage and spa facilities can be arranged.

Great location for a private party or intimate wedding celebration, subject to management permission.

Facilities and Pricing

5 double bedrooms with 4 ensuite bathrooms (3 baths, 2 of which are spas, plus showers)

2 x Sofa beds can accommodate 4 extra persons if required.

Specially designed disabled bathroom and access.

Swimming pool with views over open countryside

Plenty of parking.

Pets welcome, with prior approval.

Barbecue areas

Verandahs all round house

Vineyards and olives closeby

Reverse cycle air conditioning...lovely and warm in winter, cool in summer!

Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, lounge rooms, dining breakfast bar, 4 bathrooms.

Large flat screen Smart TV included

Dishwasher

Laundry.

Abundant wildlife on property and surrounding areas, including Kangaroos, Wallabies, Kookaburras, Cattle, indigenous Australian wildlife.

Dams and Creeks (for the Kangaroos)

All linen, cutlery and crockery supplied.

Property manager

Andrew and Valerie Haydon

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Parties and events need to have written permission

Pets

Pets allowed

Please advise if bringing pets

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking is only allowed outside in designated area

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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 are allowed on site

Note from host: Parties and events need to have written permission

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property registration number PID-STRA-868-2

About the area

Pokolbin

Located in Pokolbin, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hunter Valley Gardens and Belford National Park, while Hope Estate and Australian Army Infantry Museum are cultural highlights. Consider Bimbadgen Palmers Lane for a night out or Hunter Valley Wildlife Park if you're travelling with kids. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like winery tours.

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Pokolbin, NSW

What's nearby

White Barn Pokolbin - 11 min walk
Piggs Peake Winery - 12 min drive
The Vintage Golf Club - 16 min drive
Bimbadgen Estate - 17 min drive
Hunter Valley Gardens - 21 min drive

Getting around

Branxton Station - 16 min drive
Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

4 Pines at the Farm - Hunter Valley - 15 min drive
The Smelly Cheese Shop - 22 min drive
Tempus Two Winery - 22 min drive
Brokenwood Wines - 22 min drive
Taste of the Country - 21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Kookaburra Hideaway Hunter Valley have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Kookaburra Hideaway Hunter Valley pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kookaburra Hideaway Hunter Valley?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kookaburra Hideaway Hunter Valley?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kookaburra Hideaway Hunter Valley located?

This family-friendly Pokolbin holiday home is located in the mountains, 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Macquariedale Estate, and within 6 mi (10 km) of The Vintage Golf Club and Lucy's Run Wines. Piggs Peake Winery and IronBark Hill Brewhouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell B.

31 Jul 2023

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

Exactly as described in description - Great place for a weekend away

Stayed here for a bucks weekend. Great communication with owners and was very private so noise wasn't an issue! as described in ad - 5/5 stars :)

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace S.

29 Jan 2023

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

Absolutely Gorgeous Property

My stay here was faultless. Super clean and open and beautiful. Hosts were lovely. Easy to check in and check out. 10/10 would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

ANGELA B.

23 Jan 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Dirty and had active rats in the house every night

Summary: While spacious with a good open main room and private picturesque setting, it was dirty and unhygienic, had insufficient cooling in the bedrooms, and a serious rat infestation. (Normally we give an owner a chance to fix any issues with direct, non-public feedback. This time we made a different decision to be public, to ensure accountability) When we first arrived there were rat droppings in the living area, the kitchen and the bedrooms. Not sure how this got through “cleaning” as there were both fresh droppings and many that had clearly been there for quite some time. The rats came into the house every evening and left fresh droppings even though we left out no food. The rats repeatedly kept people awake with the noises as they knocked over and chewed non-food items. One evening when one bedroom door was closed the rats visibly chewed the carpets to get out of the bedroom under the doors. There were many unaddressed rat entry points as the ground level flyscreens were all chewed through (when we first arrived we opened the windows at night because there no was working air-conditioning in the bedrooms). After using the BBQ one evening the rats very quickly appeared on the BBQ itself before we had finished our meal (in daylight) – this was the only time that we saw the quite large rats. The owner had known about the rats before we arrived as he warned us about not leaving food out on our arrival day. The place also had dust in many places including dust that brushed off curtains. There were stained and uncovered doonas, stinky blankets, active cobwebs and dead bugs throughout the living areas and bathrooms. The bathroom needed to be swept of bugs on arrival. Windows were dirty and smeared. This is a build up that the owners haven't bothered to deal with. One evening a cocoon/nest fell from the living room rafters onto the lounge. At least two bathroom doors would not latch and just blew open with a gentle breeze or with the rush of air as someone walked past. A mother and child were stung by wasps, since – as we discovered - there was a large nest in a plant just outside the living room door on the deck. We later discovered another nest near the front door. One air conditioning unit was broken and the “evaporative air conditioning” for the bedrooms was a complete waste of time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

11 Jan 2023

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

Hunter Getaway: kookaburra

Great family getaway. Perfect place for a getaway with plenty of space and privacy for everyone. Amazing views and very peaceful… nicely located in a private setting. Will most likely be returning for another family getaway. Thanks Kookaburra 😊

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amee B., Sydney

14 Nov 2022

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

Will take your breath away

The perfect (much needed) getaway for our group of 12. Everyone had so much space, the main living area was huge and perfectly accommodated our larger group. The views from the back deck are picture perfect, we have visited the hunter valley a few times but this stay takes the cake.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022