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1 bedroom 1 bathroom Sleeps 3
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Firefly, NSW
- Place, Forster Town Beach42 min drive
- Place, One Mile Beach44 min drive
- Place, Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course44 min drive
- Airport, Taree, NSW (TRO)44 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 3)
Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Dairy Song: Where the music happens
This historic family dairy near Nabiac is nestled in the hills between Forster, Taree and Gloucester. It became a music studio where songs flew between Nashville, LA, and Firefly* but today, is a freshly renovated spacious cottage under a towering Morton Bay fig tree where you can get creative or just kick back, relax and explore our property or nearby attractions of the lower mid north coast.
Birdwatchers - take note! There's a free album to anyone who can add another bird species to our list of more than 50 birds spotted on our 50 acres! Alternatively head to the nearby sandy beaches of Tuncurry, Forster or Blackhead, the mountain backdrops of Gloucester and Barrington, or the mighty Manning River of Taree.
Our hill is only 15 minutes off the Pacific Highway at Nabiac. Dairy Song studio features one large bedroom with queen size bed (& an optional fold-out bed for a child), a kitchen/dining room, and a rustic bathroom. Tinkle the ol' ivories on an heirloom piano or classic Fender Rhodes, curl up in front of the fireplace to read or watch TV (Netflix and On Demand TV available), access the Wifi, check out the sunrise or sunset from the decks outside, stretch out with some yoga on the decks or some hammock time, enjoy the outdoor hot/cold shower under the fig tree (day or night!), head out for a walk along our pathways, play some of our games (supplied) or gaze in wonder at the star-filled night sky.
Breakfast options include a fridge stocked with fresh local free range eggs, milk, tea, coffee, etc. Dinner can be sourced nearby from Krambach or Nabiac Hotels, or you are welcome to use the BBQ and well-equipped kitchen facilities provided.
Up to 2 small to medium size friendly dogs are welcome. Tick protection is recommended and note that although it's unlikely, we do not guarantee the more curious dogs won't find a way through the fence! We have a very friendly border collie who will be happy to befriend you or your dog, if his company is sought.
Always respecting your privacy, our own house where we live with our two children is less than 100m away, should you need anything at all.
Birdwatchers - take note! There's a free album to anyone who can add another bird species to our list of more than 50 birds spotted on our 50 acres! Alternatively head to the nearby sandy beaches of Tuncurry, Forster or Blackhead, the mountain backdrops of Gloucester and Barrington, or the mighty Manning River of Taree.
Our hill is only 15 minutes off the Pacific Highway at Nabiac. Dairy Song studio features one large bedroom with queen size bed (& an optional fold-out bed for a child), a kitchen/dining room, and a rustic bathroom. Tinkle the ol' ivories on an heirloom piano or classic Fender Rhodes, curl up in front of the fireplace to read or watch TV (Netflix and On Demand TV available), access the Wifi, check out the sunrise or sunset from the decks outside, stretch out with some yoga on the decks or some hammock time, enjoy the outdoor hot/cold shower under the fig tree (day or night!), head out for a walk along our pathways, play some of our games (supplied) or gaze in wonder at the star-filled night sky.
Breakfast options include a fridge stocked with fresh local free range eggs, milk, tea, coffee, etc. Dinner can be sourced nearby from Krambach or Nabiac Hotels, or you are welcome to use the BBQ and well-equipped kitchen facilities provided.
Up to 2 small to medium size friendly dogs are welcome. Tick protection is recommended and note that although it's unlikely, we do not guarantee the more curious dogs won't find a way through the fence! We have a very friendly border collie who will be happy to befriend you or your dog, if his company is sought.
Always respecting your privacy, our own house where we live with our two children is less than 100m away, should you need anything at all.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Unsuitable for toddlers due to wood heater; deck.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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 2429, PID-STRA-12938
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Firefly
Located in Firefly, this cottage is in a rural area. The National Motorcycle Museum and Great Lakes Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Honeycomb Valley Farm and Great Lakes Winery. The Big Buzz Fun Park and Forster Tenpin Centre are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.

Firefly, NSW
What's nearby
- Diamond Beach - 39 min drive - 46.3 km
- Taree Central - 42 min drive - 56.6 km
- Forster Town Beach - 42 min drive - 50.1 km
- One Mile Beach - 44 min drive - 52.4 km
- Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course - 44 min drive - 52.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Krambach Cottage - 6 min drive
- Bluegums on Bucketts - 6 min drive
- Bangers N Mash - 7 min drive
- Honeycomb Valley Farm - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Rebecca Casson

This former dairy property was initially brought into the family fold in the 1930s and has remained in family hands ever since. In 2003 Rebecca and Hugh moved from Sydney to Firefly, purchasing Hugh's grandfather's property from a cousin. Now with two sons, Rebecca has been busy retraining from television producing to regional journalism to teaching; Hugh enjoys his ancestral hill as a creative space to compose and record, a respite away from touring and performing on the road.
What makes this property unique
Sunrises, sunsets, creative spaces placed within and without the studio, this is a home where guests can take their time to breathe deeply and relax. Between three major towns, multiple beaches and lakes, two villages with pools and pubs and world-class eateries, there's plenty to choose from. And the birdsongs are plentiful, inspired by the creek and surrounding trees - an environment where time stands still.
Languages:
English
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