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Sunshine Coast Hinterland Country Retreat

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GGs Front Cottage Bedroom
GGs Back Cottage Loft Bedroom
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GGs Back Cottage Loft Bedroom
GGs Back Cottage Downstairs
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 6250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly

Check out the area

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Ridgewood, Queensland
  • Popular LocationEumundi Market25 min drive
  • Popular LocationHastings Street39 min drive
  • AirportMaroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast)46 min drive
  • Popular LocationMooloolaba Esplanade48 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Sunshine Coast Hinterland Country Retreat

GG's Ranch & Retreat is a magical property steeped in history. Formerly a dairy farm & brahman stud, this beautiful location provides the ultimate in peace & tranquility, central to all offerings of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.
Your accommodation comprises beautifully renovated original pioneer cottages built from timbers cut from the land. Every modern luxury is included.

Enter via a private road past spring fed waterways.

Our dream was to create perfect embodiment of rustic nostalgia and clean, crisp elegance. Original stables, outhouses and cattle yards dot the property and remain the central theme, but no modern luxury is lacking.

Sit on the deck, stroll through the paddocks and winding dirt roads, throw a blanket on to the lush green grass. As evening approaches, gather by the fire pit for warm conversations as peals of laughter drift upwards to the stars in the inky black sky. There is no city light to diminish the night's' beauty here.

One weekend here is not enough, nor just one visit. This property and the beautiful people that invite you to experience it welcome you and yours, and it's their hope that you will return time and again whenever the need arises for a wonderful escape.

GG's Ranch and Retreat provides the perfect peaceful haven from the reality of every day life!

Two adjoining cottages feature wide timber decks overlooking the beautiful tree lined waterways teeming with a multitude of birdlife. A large outdoor fire-pit is yours to enjoy and the perfect spot to share a glass of wine and conversation at the end of the day.

Fresh country air is perfect for a sleep in but we suggest rising early to pull up a seat on the porch couch with a hot cuppa to watch the wildlife wake, kookaburras, geese, ducks and if you're lucky you may spot our resident wallabies and platypus.

The cottage interiors have been lovingly restored featuring a mixture of reclaimed timber with modern features.

The front cottage enjoys open plan living and fully equipped kitchen, cozy lounge and gorgeous timber feature wall. The new bathroom features a spacious shower and a gorgeous antique basin reminiscent of an era past. Its main bedroom features comfy king size bed facing a picture window overlooking the pond.

The interconnected two storey second cottage hosts the second and third bedrooms, the upstairs loft queen bedroom with its own longe area, bathroom and balcony and downstairs with super comfy 'Koala' queen bed. Downstairs also features its own kitchenette, dining and lounge area.

The combination of spaces offers plenty of room to mingle and share time together as well as every opportunity to escape for individual privacy.

Your year round comfort is ensured with reverse cycle air conditioning and ceiling fans.

The accommodation suits 6 people over 3 queen/king beds
Rates are for 4 people plus $60 per person per night for each additional guest to a maximum of 6 people. Guest numbers are strictly limited to 6 and additional guests are not permitted without prior consent.

Property manager

Anthony Gillman

Amenities

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed
Please enquire about our event space.

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Sunshine Coast

This vacation home is located in Ridgewood, a neighborhood in Sunshine Coast, and is in a rural area. Bellbird Stud Nature Refuge and Booyong Drive Bushland Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Noosa Botanic Gardens and Wappa Falls Astronomical Observatory. The Ginger Factory and Ginger Factory are also worth visiting.
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Ridgewood, Queensland

What's nearby

  • Eumundi Market - 25 min drive
  • Ginger Factory - 32 min drive
  • Noosa National Park - 33 min drive
  • Hastings Street - 39 min drive
  • Mooloolaba Esplanade - 48 min drive

Getting around

  • Cooroy Station - 19 min drive
  • Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • Packing Shed Cafe - 18 min drive
  • VET Centre Qld - 20 min drive
  • Carters Ridge Cafe & Store - 7 min drive
  • Bellbird Creek Cafe - 7 min drive
  • Belli Park Stockfeed - 14 min drive

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bernadine J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
This property has a lot of charm. It would be great for two couples. Beautiful view from every window. Soo peaceful and quiet. Comfy beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I love the log style cabin, it was a mixture of modern but kept the original features such as the doors and furniture. The place was so peaceful, we enjoyed sitting by the fire and being outdoors!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Quaint, charming, rustic and secluded
An amazing spot for the family just to reconnect. We experienced country welcome in spades, and the rustic charm of the property was only enhanced with the thrill of meeting the horses and the challenge of lighting the beautiful outdoor fire pit. Favourite moments- 6am coffee on the front deck hearing the birds, and toasting marshmallows whilst recalling memories. Can't wait to get back there! Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Definitely a great place to relax and unwind 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen O., Brisbane Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just beautiful
Highly recommend staying here if you want peace and quiet. The hosts, Tony and Cas, are just the most accommodating and friendly people. The cottage was perfect and had everything we needed. We just sat out on the verandah most of the time, reading and didn't even turn on the TV for the 4 days we were there. Our dogs loved it too. We will definitely be back and we might even bring our horses too. Thank you to our wonderful hosts for a wonderful Xmas break.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Anthony Gillman

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Anthony & Cas took ownership of GG's Ranch and Retreat in 2016 and began the process of lovingly restoring the buildings to create what is now a most unique and sought after rural holiday destination.

Cas has a history in health and wellness as well as a passion for all things equine. The 3 generations of Australian stockhorses at GG's are the product of her breeding endeavours. Cas is adept in natural horsemanship techniques and loves to share her knowledge with interested guests offer meet and greet experiences as well as natural horsemanship workshops.

Anthony is a pilot spending much of his career in emergency retrieval and fight instruction and has also owned and operated holiday accommodation in the heart of Brisbane.

Wonderfully down to earth, Anthony & Cas love welcoming guests to enjoy their slice of the Sunshine Coast.

What makes this property unique

GG's Ranch & Retreat has over 100 years of history as a former dairy farm and then brahman stud.

When you visit you'll be able to explore the property and relate to those that worked it before us as much of their memory remains.

Ridgewood is a beautiful rural area in the heart of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland offers peace and tranquility as the perfect setting for your next vacation.
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