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Country Retreat, relax in the spa, or on the deck, while taking in the view.

Holiday home in Palen Creek with kitchen and patio

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Outdoor spa tub
Games room
Golf
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

View map
  • Place, EM Tilley Park
  • Place, Rathdowney Information Centre & Historical Museum
  • Place, Collins Park

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Country Retreat, relax in the spa, or on the deck, while taking in the view.

Our family holiday home is located on 7 secluded acres surrounded by farmland.
Just one and a half hours from Brisbane or the Gold Coast.
This is a little haven far away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
The perfect home base to explore the Scenic Rim, relax and reconnect with family and friends. Soak in the spa while taking in the views of the valley below, enjoy the warmth from one if the 2 wood firesplaces or challenge your friends to a game of pool in the games room.
Set high on the hill, with 360 degree views of the scenic rim valley, and surrounding farmland.
There is room for all the family with 3 queen bedrooms and 1 bedroom with 2 single beds.
There is a large fully equipped kitchen or the Rathdowney Pub is only 5 kms away for hearty pub meals.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
House is unfenced, electric farm fencing
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
House is unfenced, from neighboring properties.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Strictly No hens, bucks or parties . Caretakers on site.

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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 first aid kit

About the area

Palen Creek

Located in Palen Creek, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wild Mountains Nature Refuge and Knapp Creek Conservation Park, while Rathdowney Information Centre & Historical Museum and Frog Hollow Studio & Gallery are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Palen Creek, QLD

What's nearby

  • EM Tilley Park - 11 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Rathdowney Information Centre & Historical Museum - 12 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Collins Park - 12 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Captain Logan Lookout Park - 13 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Barney View Reserve - 15 min drive - 11.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Rathdowney Hotel - ‬11 min drive
  • Lilly Dale Farm
  • ‪Rathy pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Shed Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Rathdowney Motors - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Country Retreat, relax in the spa, or on the deck, while taking in the view. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Country Retreat, relax in the spa, or on the deck, while taking in the view. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Country Retreat, relax in the spa, or on the deck, while taking in the view. ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country Retreat, relax in the spa, or on the deck, while taking in the view. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Country Retreat, relax in the spa, or on the deck, while taking in the view. located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of EM Tilley Park, Collins Park and Rathdowney Information Centre & Historical Museum. Captain Logan Lookout Park and Barney View Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Family break

Fantastic 10/10 stay at Hilltop Hideaway. Amazing views, peace and tranquillity. The house is so well set up and the spa, pool table, wood burners and outdoor fire pit were enjoyed by all of the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam B.

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

Amazing Getaway

The views from the guest house and hot tub were amazing. Was a good getaway from the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P.

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

Amazing spot

It was so serene and comfortable. Had everything we needed. Thanks had a fabulous weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin R.

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

Beautiful Stay

This property is great. The views are stunning. Close to Rathdowny, cafes and winery. Host was friendly and replied to questions promptly. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jason D.

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

Getaway

Awesome time had for all of us, so good to be able to have our dog with us, she loved it ! Awesome property, would definitely do it again
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thorben K.

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

Such a sweet spot

Fantastic location!! Up on a hill with good views. Super cosy in winter with the indoor fire places and the fire pit. Do reccomend this place!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolaas B.

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

Thoroughly enjoyed

We loved every aspect of our stay. Far enough out of town with all the necessities. We loved that it is dog-friendly and enjoyed the scenic views, the hot tub, pool table, fireplaces and fire pit. Great getaway with the fam!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula H.

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

Relaxing escape

We had a beautiful weekend stay at Hilltop Hideaway. It was very picturesque and everything was so well organised and Vikki had thought of everything as far as the set up went. We enjoyed the fire pit and the hot tub and even our little dog had a wonderful stay. We would definitely love to visit again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helena T.

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

Amazing

The views are much better than the photos. This house is full of love and has everything you need. To be honest we spent our whole stay outside around the fire pit and it’s was a wonderful family environment: age 11 through to 85!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Libby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Could not recommend this highly enough! A truely stunning location and breathtaking views. The house was so comfortable and had everything we needed and such a great flow of indoor and outdoor spaces, there truely was something for everyone from the pool room, to the spa, to outdoor firepits for marshmallow roasting to warm, comfortable beds. We cannot wait to come back!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen D.

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

Beautiful country escape

A charming and relaxing getaway from the city. Super fun with the pool table, darts and hot tub. Beautifully quiet to hear all that the wildlife has to offer. Amazing views to kick back and watch the changing weather roll through. Thank you ever so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

katie m.

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

Fresh country air and fun for the whole family

Myself, my kids and my parents had such a great weekend at this property. The view from the front balcony and fit pit area was stunning and we instantly felt relaxed. We enjoyed watching the cows which came up to a nice viewing distance to the house, the Kangaroos hopped around early in the mornings. The hot tub was a treat after our walks around the property. The house was so homely and comfortable and we had everything we needed including a few toys for the kids which is always helpful! The local pub was enjoyable also! Thank-you so much Vikki!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Audur V.

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

Great and cozy hideaway

We had a fantastic weekend, it's a beautiful area and the house is really lovely. Please be advised there is no Wifi - I couldn't see that info until just before the holiday. Would be great to have it posted on the booking site. It did however not detract from our amazing weekend. Spa was great and rooms were clean and comfy. Would 100% book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob W.

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

Perfect

Great house and area, had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquility

This is a fabulous property, very well kept and thoughtfully fitted out. Our hosts were very kind and easy to communicate with. We loved the quiet, beautiful surrounds.All furnishings are very comfortable, with lovely linen and everything you need for a relaxing stay. Great kitchen, lovely bedrooms and bathrooms. Great fire places. Plenty of space, especially the wonderful deck.We certainly hope to stay again. Thank you so much for sharing your property with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serene, beautiful surroundings, quiet and comfortable, spotlessly clean...and everything you might need for a wonderful break
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jinki T.

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

Serenity and comfort

Outstanding property and lived up to expectations, a wonderful and peaceful environment to enjoy fires, spa and food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare E.

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

Views to soothe your soul

We had a magical weekend away in the countryside at Vikki’s property. It was clean, well-appointed and had all we needed to make our stay easy and comfortable. It felt like a real break just sitting on the deck eating breakfast and lunch,admiring the beautifully kept garden and views of the valley beyond with the cows mooing on the nearby properties. Nightly star-gazing was a highlight! We look forward to returning to this gem of a place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine E.

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

Cosy Getaway

Lovely cosy home in a beautiful quiet country location. Equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable family stay. Our host was very easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Fantastic country getaway highly recommend!!

This property is truly amazing! Quiet, relaxed atmosphere with incredible views from every window and porch area with wallabies and cows literally just out the window. Well stocked and spacious house with plenty of room and the games room is real bonus for all ages. Breakfast on porch overlooking the stunning views, a game of pool or darts, relax in the outdoor spa then have a fire outside in the evening - Gold!! Very friendly and helpful hosts who were easy to contact. Rathodwney only 5 mins away and Beaudesert 25. We'll definitely be back - thank you Vikki!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brenna S.

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

Good getaway

It was a great getaway. Downsides were the Spa didn't want to work (heated up but no bubbles), no Wifi that we only found out about after paying for the place (should be listed clearer), and the driveway was precariously steep for a gravel road. The great parts were that it was far more beautiful in person than the pictures show. Very peaceful, secluded, well looked after and had great amenities provided such as fire starters, torch, umbrella etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H.

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

Mountain escape

Lovely getaway with beautiful views and peaceful surroundings The house was very nice with all the necessary amenities The host was easily accessible for any questions Would definitely return in the future
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan B.

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

Incredible Stay

We had a great couple of days away in this incredible area - the house and surrounds are so peaceful you'll forget about the rest of the world which is exactly what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynnelle W.

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

An Unforgettable Retreat – Perfect for All Ages!

We had the most wonderful stay at this beautiful home over Christmas! From the moment we arrived, it was clear that everything had been thoughtfully prepared to make guests feel welcome and comfortable. The spare set of sheets, chocolates, chips, and a few understated Christmas decorations added such a personal touch that truly made the place feel like home.The setting was perfect for relaxation and meaningful family time. It allowed us to connect in ways that are often hard to come by in our busy lives. The pool table became the centre-piece of our stay, bringing together three generations—elderly parents and teenage sons—for hours of fun and laughter.The outside was just as delightful as the inside. Watching the kangaroos and cows was a unique treat, and the spa was the cherry on top, offering a tranquil spot to unwind. The kitchen was exceptionally well-equipped, which made preparing our Christmas dinner stress-free and enjoyable.We cannot recommend this home highly enough. My father summed it up perfectly, giving it "5-plus" out of 5 (while holding up 10 fingers), and the teenagers rated it an impressive 12 out of 10—even without Wi-Fi, which says a lot!This stay was truly memorable, and we are so grateful to the thoughtful hosts who made it all possible.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

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

Perfect stay

Our stay was absolutely perfect! From the moment we stepped out onto the deck, the breathtaking view over the hills instantly put us at ease, filling us with relaxation. We left feeling completely rested and rejuvenated. The games room provided hours of fun, and sitting by the fire in the evenings was a cozy highlight. The host's thoughtful complimentary touches made us feel truly welcome, and their communication was excellent throughout. We hope to return again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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