Kookaburra Hideaway Hunter Valley

Outdoor pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Property grounds
Exterior
9.5 / 10.0
Outstanding(35 Ratings)

House in Rothbury

14 guests · 6 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

About this house rental

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.









Amenities

Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Fireplace
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden

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Ratings and reviews

9.5 / 10.0
Outstanding(35 Ratings)
Summary of reviews
Great communication with owners, private setting with no noise issues, clean and beautiful property, easy check-in and check-out process, would stay again.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
10.0 / 10.0
Jul 2023
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 :)
10.0 / 10.0
Jan 2023
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.
4.0 / 10.0
Jan 2023
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.
10.0 / 10.0
Jan 2023
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 😊
10.0 / 10.0
Nov 2022
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.
10.0 / 10.0
Jan 2022
Hunter Valley Experience
Hunter Valley Experience
Great place to have a break!
10.0 / 10.0
Feb 2021
Stay with friends
Stay with friends
Our group enjoyed our stay and the open space.
6.0 / 10.0
Dec 2019
hunter valley weekend with the family (8 adults/6 children) 40th birthday celebrations
hunter valley weekend with the family (8 adults/6 children) 40th birthday celebrations
The property is huge! The living area of this house is awesome and again huge, the kitchen was fabulous and well stocked in terms of crockery, glasses, pots pans etc, cannot fault it. The wrap around verandah was awesome for the children to ride scooters, and the bbq and bar fridge, futsal table were great additions to this property. Also the pool was fantastic, especially given that it was 45 degrees upon our arrival. The thing that let this property down was the misleading bedroom arrangements. Stayz website clearly stated there was 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. There was a description of the bedrooms and it stated that bedroom 5 had 4 queen size beds, the other 4 bedrooms had one queen size bed. This was definitely not the case, not even close. Yes, there were 5 bedrooms, but one of the bedrooms was directly off the master suite......not even a door to separate the 2 rooms. None of the rooms had 4 queen size beds in it, and this let us down very much. Our plan was the 6 children (cousins aged 3-9) were to sleep in the bedroom that held the 4 q/s beds. thereby leaving the remaining 4 bedrooms for the adults ( 4 couples) Upon arrival, it quickly became evident that the children would all be sleeping on futon with their parents. The children were disappointed to learn that they wouldn't be having the "sleepover"with their cousins, and the parents weren't to pleased about it either. We still enjoyed our stay as the purpose was for us all to be together for our eldest sons 40th birthday celebrations, however I do feel totally mislead regarding the the bedroom arrangements, and had I have known what was actually going to be presented would not have stayed at this property. Also the bathroom we had did not have a shower, just a spa bath, so we had to share someone elses shower, considering the money that we paid for 2 night stay and i am left feeling rather miffed.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Rothbury?

The average price for a rental in Rothbury is £330 per night. This rental is £185 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Kookaburra Hideaway Hunter Valley. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Kookaburra Hideaway Hunter Valley. Enjoy the water!

Is Kookaburra Hideaway Hunter Valley pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Kookaburra Hideaway Hunter Valley?

We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and fireplace.

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