House in Kangaroo Valley, NSW

Grey Gums - feel the serenity

Grey Gums - feel the serenity

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view over veggie garden of North side
Private kitchen
Property grounds
Living area
Private kitchen

Overview of Grey Gums - feel the serenity

5 out of 5 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Kangaroo Valley, NSW
  • Popular LocationKangaroo River Nature Reserve1 min walk
  • Popular LocationPioneer Museum Park2 min drive
  • Popular LocationKangaroo Valley Golf Club8 min drive
  • AirportSydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)106 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Ensuite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Bathroom

Bathtub · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Grey Gums - feel the serenity

Grey Gums is an owner built, eco friendly, charming, unique house, offering great value accommodation, hand crafted from recycled materials and sandstone coloured Timbercrete bricks. Surrounded by tall gums, the house is set on 12 acres. It features quality, woodwork fittings and furnishings for you to enjoy. It is light and spacious and exudes serenity. It is great for families with kids or groups of adults. And now we have air conditioning to help cope with the summer heat.

There are 4 bedrooms, each with a queen sized bed and one has a king single also. We supply quality linen for you. There is a 3 way bathroom and an ensuite bathroom with the master bedroom. The 2 spacious showers and a bath tub add to the comfort of your stay. This will enable many guests to get ready for a wedding or to relax after a long day in the outdoors.
We can accommodate an extra person on a mattress on the floor.

There is an open air hot outdoor shower and bathtub in which to soak providing soothing relaxation under the stars amidst the serenity of grey gums, scribbly gums and other native bush, rain or shine.

Enjoy al fresco dining in our new outdoor, covered area.
There are 4 sets of outdoor tables and chairs for different uses.

Outdoor fire pit surrounded by rustic seating enhances your stay on cosy nights.
We provide all the wood for the outdoor fire pit and the indoor wood heater.

View the night sky and constellations with no light pollution.

There is a large, well equipped modern kitchen with a coffee maker and an outdoor barbecue.

A selection of teas, coffee, milk and olive oil are provided.

As we make our own electricity and solar hot water, collect rain water, and take care of sewage on site, you can minimize your environmental impact. We recycle all the plastics, metal, glass, paper and organics in the bins provided. You don't need to bring bottled water as the rain water is very clean to drink and tastes fantastic but is safe as we use a UV light to kill microbes, not chlorine.

Relax in front of the cosy, wood fired heater to watch TV ----- or lose yourself in a good book. There is a variety of indoor games and lots of perfect holiday reading in our collection of books and magazines for both children and adults and many nooks for relaxing.

Kangaroos, wombats and a variety of native birds frequent the property, which backs on to a nature reserve overlooking the Kangaroo River. Spring time is the time to see the echidnas out on a walkabout. For those energetic souls, or those who love a casual stroll, this provides for some very scenic bush walking. There is also a 250m bush walk on the property with many local plants identified and discussed. Due to our natural setting, with many wild animals and that we border the Kangaroo River Nature Reserve, which has fox (and DOG!) poisoning bait stations, we cannot be a pet friendly accommodation.
Bushwalk (medium difficulty) for approximately 50 minutes to the Kangaroo River through scribbly gum forest and dry and shallow creek bed for a refreshing swim.

A ping pong table and a pool table are also provided for your enjoyment. There is plenty of space for backyard ball games too.

We realize that it can be difficult to keep connected in Kangaroo Valley so we offer free fast WiFi.

We are keen to keep it rented and will do what we can to accommodate you. The owners/managers live on site and will do whatever we can to assist you to make your stay an enjoyable experience. An early check in or a late check out can usually be arranged at no extra cost. This is only possible if we have no other guests arriving or departing on your dates.
We also offer a 10%discount on stays over 6 nights and 20% discount on stays over a month long.

It is only 5 mins by car or a 30 minute stroll to Kangaroo Valley's boutique coffee shops and cafes, as well as interesting shops and galleries to browse.

Kangaroo Valley is a cyclists' paradise. There are a number of excellent road and mountain bike trails to enjoy.

Visit the Kangaroo Valley Pioneer Farm Museum to learn about Kangaroo Valley's intrepid forebears.

Rent canoes to paddle the Kangaroo River or fish for carp and bass.
Horse riding, swimming, tennis, golf, cooking lessons ..........

Situated half way between the Highlands and the Coast, Kangaroo Valley is an excellent base for exploring these regions.

The base rate is for 6 people.

GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE. Give a special time away as a gift for those special people you know.

There are many other attractions in the area.

Property manager

Dennis Nickell
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We have games for the kids too.

Events

No events allowed
Extra guests allowed by written approval of owners

Pets

No pets allowed
Sorry, poison fox baits about.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside, please do not litter.

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

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Extra guests allowed by written approval of owners
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property registration number PID-STRA-19205-1

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kangaroo Valley

Located in Kangaroo Valley, this holiday home is in a rural area. Pioneer Museum Park and Berry Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cambewarra Estate Winery and Nowra Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Kangaroo River Nature Reserve - 1 min walk
  • Pioneer Museum Park - 2 min drive
  • Kangaroo Valley Golf Club - 8 min drive
  • Fitzroy Falls & Visitor Centre - 16 min drive
  • Budderoo National Park - 41 min drive

Getting around

  • Berry Station - 25 min drive
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • Maddison's in the Valley - 4 min drive
  • Friendly Inn Hotel - 4 min drive
  • Terra & Mare - 4 min drive
  • Kangaroo Valley General Store - 4 min drive
  • Barrengarry Old Store - 2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Grey Gums - feel the serenity pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Grey Gums - feel the serenity?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Grey Gums - feel the serenity?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Grey Gums - feel the serenity located?

This family-friendly Kangaroo Valley holiday home is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Kangaroo River Nature Reserve and Pioneer Museum Park. Morton National Park and Barrengarry Nature Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Amenities

5/5

Property conditions & facilities

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Rob S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family holiday
We had 8 stay in our group at Dennis beautiful house and property. Ages ranged from 17-81 and we all loved the place. Had a fire at night and outdoor bath under the stars. Played table tennis and pool. The garden is shaded in the afternoon. We would love to come stay again. Thank you Dennis!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

5/5 Excellent

Kamal S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay
Awesome stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

5/5 Excellent

Sandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blissful retreat
Picturesque location. Every need considered, kitchen very well appointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

5/5 Excellent

Lauren M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great stay
Great communication from Dennis. Great stay for a wedding at wildwood. Overall very happy Only thing is I don’t think it should be marketed as 3 bathrooms. It’s only 2 bathroom plus an outdoor shower. Maybe my fault for not looking at the details but when you have 8 girls getting ready for a wedding another bathroom would have been useful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dennis Nickell

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Retired woodwork/science/outdoor education teacher who built the house with the help of friends and tradesmen. I like to mtn bike ride, fish, garden and bushwalk. From Montana, lived in Australia for 30 years. My wife is from rural Australia.

Why they chose this property

Kangaroo Valley is such a lovely place in so many ways and we decided to settle down here.

What makes this property unique

We love the outdoors and lifestyle in Kangaroo Valley. It has so much going for it in so many ways.

Languages:

English

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