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Bower's Hideout - The Central West NSW

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A garden with a birdbath, a gazebo, and a wheelbarrow.
A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, toaster, and coffee maker. Shelves hold various kitchen items and dishes.
A bed with a patterned bedspread, two pillows, and two folded towels.
A calm lake with a boat on the shore, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
A living room with a dark blue sofa, a wooden coffee table with placemats, a bookshelf filled with books, and a tall floor lamp.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Games
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  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Kandos, NSW
  • Place, Louee Enduro and Motorcross Complex
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Glen Willow Stadium
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Place, Mudgee Golf Course
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mudgee, NSW (DGE)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Bower's Hideout - The Central West NSW

The Bower’s Hideout is freestanding studio style building at the rear of my property in Kandos. I have just totally renovated it so it is clean, fresh and ready for rentals. This listing suits one or two people only so ideal for couples or solo travelers.

Kandos is one of those ‘Where is Kandos?’ type of towns yet is located close to a lot of attractions in the Central West and Mudgee region. Situated just to the west of the Wollemi National Park and not far from Mudgee to the east it is a great place to base yourself for day drives in the area. Check out the historic twin towns of Rylstone/Kandos, take a drive north through panoramic vistas along the Bylong Valley, explore the wine trails in the Mudgee region or head out to Gunguddy Reserve (not as affectionately known also as Dunn’s Swamp) which despite its name is a very pleasant canoeing and bushwalking area. Being a fairly artistic community there are also regular events through out the year such as outdoor cinema, music festivals, writers festivals, historic days and much more.

The Bower’s Hideout is marketed towards singles or couples who want a short break and escape the city. and is an easy drive from the Sydney (3 hours) and the near by major rural cities or Bathurst ( 1 hour), Orange (1.5 hours) and Mudgee. (50 mins)

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number PID-STRA-12004, 2848
Property # 9199424
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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Kandos

Located in Kandos, this apartment is next to a golf course. Mount Ilford Vineyard and Logan's Wines are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wollemi National Park and Capertee National Park. Looking to get your feet wet? canoeing and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Kandos, NSW

What's nearby

  • Louee Enduro and Motorcross Complex - 24 min drive - 41.3 km
  • Logan's Wines - 33 min drive - 57.3 km
  • Lawson Park - 42 min drive - 78.3 km
  • Glen Willow Stadium - 43 min drive - 79.0 km
  • Mudgee Golf Course - 46 min drive - 82.1 km

Getting around

  • Rylstone Station - 7 min drive
  • Mudgee, NSW (DGE) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Globe Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cafe on Louee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Naked Lady Wines - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pepino's Mexican Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wild Child Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bower's Hideout - The Central West NSW pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bower's Hideout - The Central West NSW?

As of 12 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bower's Hideout - The Central West NSW on 13 Oct 2026 start from AU$162, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Bower's Hideout - The Central West NSW?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bower's Hideout - The Central West NSW?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bower's Hideout - The Central West NSW?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bower's Hideout - The Central West NSW located?

Situated in Kandos, this golf apartment building is within 20 miles (32 km) of Mount Ilford Vineyard, Wollemi National Park and Louee Enduro and Motorcross Complex. Wiruna Dark Sky Observing Site and Kookaburra Beach are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
We found the gate difficult to openVery peaceful The shower tap was difficult to controlLoved Dunn's swamp and the bakery
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Xmas holiday

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Bowers retreat over the Xmas break, while visiting extended family in the area. The location, cleanliness, suitably and hospitality was excellent. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jan 2024
It was a pleasure having you here also. Great guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property is great. Always clean and tidy. Shaun is a fantastic host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Just great
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Wrong lockbox code on arrival and had to contact Stayz to get in. Owner apologised after for the mistake. Place was nice
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4 days break

Comfortable, quiet, secure and short walk to Supermarket. Within about a hours drive to different locations. The Owner Very friendly great guy. Would recommend it to anyone for quiet visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Bower, Kandos

This is a neat and cosy small space, very comfortable and interestingly decorated. It's really good value for the price. The host was exceptionally helpful, and went out of his way to help us with a problem we had. Highly recommended.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thanks so much for your great review, we really enjoyed having you here as well. Great guest
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The Bower's Hideout

Very nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Small and comfortable

This is a comfortable place to stay. It has one main room which contains a kitchen, a table with two chairs, a lounge and the bed. It is good value for the money. My review ratings try to be consistent and very rarely allocate a 5. Any that I give a 3 rating is good and am happy to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Excellent stay

I was working away from home. The bowers had everything i needed .very comfortable. Quiet. Will stay there again
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent! Everything you need!

My partner and I stayed here for 2 nights. It was great, the space is cosy and has everything you need for a short stay. An ensuite with a shower has recently been added to the hideout which is fantastic. Everything was clean and well maintained. Very convenient location if you are looking to explore the area (we walked around the town, drove to Dunns Swamp at the National Park and visited Rylestone. We would recommend this accommodation to other travellers. Thanks Shawn, it was good to meet you.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thanks, you are most welcome and I'm glad you enjoyed your stay here. Cheers.

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Hosted by Shawn Flannery

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