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*Barrenjoey Hideaway*
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Forreston, SA
- Place, Big Rocking Horse9 min drive
- Place, National Motor Museum10 min drive
- Place, Protero Celler Door12 min drive
- Airport, Adelaide, SA (ADL)66 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
*Barrenjoey Hideaway*
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Amenities
Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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House Rules
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 80
Note from host: Weddings from $4,500 (inc 2 nights accom for 6)
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Forreston
Located in Forreston, this holiday home is in a rural area. Talunga Estate Winery and Protero Celler Door are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Porter Scrub Conservation Park and Watts Gully Forest Reserve. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.

Forreston, SA
What's nearby
- Big Rocking Horse - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
- National Motor Museum - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
- Talunga Estate Winery - 11 min drive - 8.2 km
- Protero Celler Door - 12 min drive - 9.7 km
- Lobethal Bushland Park - 15 min drive - 15.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Lovells Bakery - 4 min drive
- The Good Pantry - 5 min drive
- The Fold Birdwood - 4 min drive
- Applewood Distillery - 6 min drive
- Grew - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
12 Apr 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
LINDEN H.
18 Jan 2026
LINDEN H.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Richard H.
15 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Richard H.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Krissy C.
12 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Krissy C.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anne G.
22 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anne G.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tracie T.
9 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tracie T.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Matt S.
13 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful getaway!
Matt S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Louise K.
14 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable, relaxing stay
Louise K.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karyn N.
6 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
Karyn N.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gavin M.
5 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome 4 days in the Adelaide Hills
Gavin M.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tanja K.
17 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tanja K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer S.
27 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
Jennifer S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alysha C.
7 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay at Barrenjoy!
Alysha C.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sergio D.
6 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy




Sergio D.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Louise B.
3 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adelaide hills billenjoey hideaway near Birdwood
Louise B.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Pamela D.
29 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our three day stay.
Pamela D.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joyleen M.
12 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing location and property.
Joyleen M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joanne J.
23 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you
Joanne J.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mark G.
31 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay
Mark G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michelle O.
16 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Barrenjoey retreat
Michelle O.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Patrick G.
22 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
PG review
Patrick G.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sergio D.
10 Apr 2018
An amazing place , stunning gardens , peaceful and quiet
Sergio D.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Kimberley O.
14 Mar 2017
Perfect place for a family getaway
Kimberley O.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
STEVEN L.
4 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
country getaway
STEVEN L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kirsty P.
26 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful accommodation in a beautiful setting
Kirsty P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
About the host
Hosted by Robin & Garry Dawson
Why they chose this property
Garry and I first saw and fell in love with Barrenjoey Hideaway in June 2009 and have been passionately running our beautiful 42 acre farm as holiday accommodation since June 2010. Since then we have seen thousands of wonderful guests drive in to experience an unforgettable farm stay. We also love to welcome back our many return guests who over the years have seen the farm evolve. They delight in the many changes they see from year to year and season to season.
To discover and study the history of Barrenjoey from its beginnings way back in 1856 - when Johann and Maria Muller found themselves in Adelaide all the way from Germany and built their first little cottage, now just a ruin -we can see how this farm has been loved; we are fortunate enough to now call her ours.
Garry and I put as much into Barrenjoey as we take from it. We delight in being able to share it with you all!
To discover and study the history of Barrenjoey from its beginnings way back in 1856 - when Johann and Maria Muller found themselves in Adelaide all the way from Germany and built their first little cottage, now just a ruin -we can see how this farm has been loved; we are fortunate enough to now call her ours.
Garry and I put as much into Barrenjoey as we take from it. We delight in being able to share it with you all!
What makes this property unique
Simply said, we think there is no other property like it! We waited a long time to find the right place for us, and this 42 acre, historic farm has everything one could wish for.
Barrenjoey is set on a beautiful, quiet dirt road, but not too far off the beaten track, being only 3.5km from Birdwood; it has magnificent views from every aspect of the house and its surrounds, and it has sprawling gardens which we spend every spare moment maintaining and improving.
Native birdlife is abundant, from sulphur crested cockatoos and other parrots to kookaburras and to small, fragile finches, and our resident blue wrens are testament to how one can become quite mesmerised with bird watching! Frogs happily croak nearby in our ponds, and our resident mob of kangaroos are at home wherever they may be grazing on the property.
There are many varied areas of our farm to explore, from the acres of gardens to our untouched, native hill area, to our forest with 3 dams. Fragile ruins indicate her age. And our front verandah is perfect to just sit and listen, watch and enjoy. You will discover something new each time!
The house and cottage are roomy, with three large sleeping areas, all set a reasonable distance from each other, along with two bathrooms and toilets. Bunks for 3 are at the end of the main house. The kitchen is superbly equipped with every type of utensil and crockery/cutlery item you will need, plus many extras. The laundry is fully equipped with washing machine and dryer.
Our combustion heater keeps the house warm and cosy during winter, and all timber is cut, stacked and free of charge from our agro forest. During the summer months the house and cottage stay cool with two reverse cycle air conditioners.
An undercover area gives unparalleled views and is ideal for drinks, meals and small gatherings. A large gas BBQ is provided, along with ample seating for up to 20.
As one of our very early guests commented in an online review many years ago, "Barrenjoey Rocks!"
Barrenjoey is set on a beautiful, quiet dirt road, but not too far off the beaten track, being only 3.5km from Birdwood; it has magnificent views from every aspect of the house and its surrounds, and it has sprawling gardens which we spend every spare moment maintaining and improving.
Native birdlife is abundant, from sulphur crested cockatoos and other parrots to kookaburras and to small, fragile finches, and our resident blue wrens are testament to how one can become quite mesmerised with bird watching! Frogs happily croak nearby in our ponds, and our resident mob of kangaroos are at home wherever they may be grazing on the property.
There are many varied areas of our farm to explore, from the acres of gardens to our untouched, native hill area, to our forest with 3 dams. Fragile ruins indicate her age. And our front verandah is perfect to just sit and listen, watch and enjoy. You will discover something new each time!
The house and cottage are roomy, with three large sleeping areas, all set a reasonable distance from each other, along with two bathrooms and toilets. Bunks for 3 are at the end of the main house. The kitchen is superbly equipped with every type of utensil and crockery/cutlery item you will need, plus many extras. The laundry is fully equipped with washing machine and dryer.
Our combustion heater keeps the house warm and cosy during winter, and all timber is cut, stacked and free of charge from our agro forest. During the summer months the house and cottage stay cool with two reverse cycle air conditioners.
An undercover area gives unparalleled views and is ideal for drinks, meals and small gatherings. A large gas BBQ is provided, along with ample seating for up to 20.
As one of our very early guests commented in an online review many years ago, "Barrenjoey Rocks!"
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