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TV, DVD player, table tennis, books
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Dining
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Kangaroo Valley, NSW
  • Kangaroo River Nature Reserve
    1 min walk
  • Pioneer Museum Park
    2 min drive
  • Kangaroo Valley Golf Club
    8 min drive
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL)
    58 min drive

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About the area

Kangaroo Valley

In Kangaroo Valley .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Kangaroo River Nature Reserve and 2 miles (3 km) of Pioneer Museum Park with a stay here. Morton National Park and Barrengarry Nature Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Kangaroo River Nature Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pioneer Museum Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Kangaroo Valley Golf Club - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Budderoo National Park - 41 min drive - 33.4 km
  • Jamberoo Action Park - 52 min drive - 58.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Friendly Inn Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Southern Pies - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Maddison's in the Valley - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kangaroo Valley General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sweet As Kangaroo Valley - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Grey Gums - feel the serenity

Grey Gums is an owner built, eco friendly, charming, unique house, offering great value accommodation, hand crafted from new and 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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee grinder
  • Blender
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Outdoor shower

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed outside, please do not litter.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1938 sq ft (180 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: Sorry, poison fox baits about.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: We have games for the kids too.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Extra guests allowed by written approval of owners
Long-term renters welcome
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Extra guests allowed by written approval of owners Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 2577, PID-STRA-19205-1

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Grey Gums - feel the serenity Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 134 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Syl C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
90th birthdaynn
Beautiful surroundings lovely house spacious clean excellent amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house in an even better location
Our family stayed here as we were attending a wedding in a venue nearby. The house was perfect for what we needed, spacious rooms, clean, great entertaining areas including games. Thank you again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ell G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Privacy, peace and relaxation in Beautiful Kangaroo Valley
This property is tranquil. What a wonderful place to unwind, relax and kick back. Absolutely nothing else needed. Dennis was a wonderful host. Nothing was an issue. The beds and pillows are comfy, the showers are hot with good pressure and the kitchen is a dream. The fire pit and outdoor areas are sensational. Amazing bird and wildlife to enjoy at all hours of the day. We absolutely would love to stay at Grey Gums again. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grey Gums
Beautiful presentation with home being fully equipped with all that we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Gathering
Grey Gums is the perfect house for an extend family get together. The house is large and well equipped to cater for 9 adults. We loved the wildlife which came to visit the gardens, and exploring the property and creek. The fire place made the house warm and cozy. Grey Gums is close to Wild Wood Wedding venue, which we attended for our nieces wedding. Overall we had a fabulous 3 day stay and all of us want to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and comfortable
A lovely property with spacious grounds and wildlife. A very comfortable house to stay for my daughter’s wedding. Unfortunately the wifi only worked for a few hours on the first day but otherwise was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Kamal S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay
Awesome stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Highly recommend beautiful location and wonderful property
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay at Grey Gums
Our stay at Grey Gums was amazing! We all wished we had another night The house was awesome, it was as described. The kitchen had everything we needed. We had fire wood and kindling. It was so lovely and cosy at night with the fire on. We were a group of 5 girlfriends (40+ 😉) just needing downtime and relaxation. That’s exactly what we got! I would highly recommend staying here. The beds were so comfy 🙌 Dennis and Helen, you have an amazing place and are wonderful hosts Thank you for a great stay 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best family get away
Dennis and Helen are amazing hosts and the property is a fantastic place to relax and spend quality time with family and friends. Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

NIKHAT F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family union weekend
This house is a treat to stay during the day with the lovely design, large rooms and we'll equipped kitchen. During the night, the stars and the bonfire made it even more magical! Everyone in all age groups enjoyed the place , thank you for sharing your house with our family!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aniela G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A must to stay!
Our family and children enjoyed this lovely property. It had everything we needed, with some really thoughtful touches from the garden. Thank you Dennis and Helen for sharing this secluded bush spot!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cecily O.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely retreat
The property was clean and well appointed. The bedrooms were a generous size and the kitchen well-stocked with cooking implements. The outdoor fire-pit was a hit and we enjoyed watching the kangaroos grazing in the morning mists.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sulei G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property with lots to do
We stayed for two nights with two kids and my parents. My older son was kept busy with the ping pong and pool table while the baby loved crawling on the lawn. The outdoor fireplace was a hit with the family and we loved roasting marshmallow and sweet potatoes under the stars. Overall a wonderful and relaxing stay and we would love to be back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely location
Great place for a large family
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Sandi L., Canberra, Australia

Pleasant property
Modern, comfortable and well provisioned property in pleasant surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kangaroo Valley Family wedding
My family very much enjoyed our stay at Grey Gums, the bush setting, the peacefulness of the location. The house has so much character, loved the sun room off the kitchen! Everything we needed was supplied in the house, a very memorable stay in the beautiful Kangaroo Valley to attend a family wedding. Helen and Dennis are great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lilia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Wonderful Escape
This is a unique property that makes you feel as though you are in another world. It has a perfect mix of comfort/facilities and rustic/country feel. Very clean, very well presented, well equipped (coffee machine is great). Indoor fireplace was great, as was the outdoor firepit. Plenty of wood on hand. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to escape in style. We definitely hope to come back some time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our visit to Kangaroo Valley
great property, looked even better in person than in photos.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Warren Scott T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great!
We had wallaby in the yard every day
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Afraa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing family get away
Dennis are Helen were very welcoming and super friendly, we loved the property and enjoyed all the facility , our children had an amazing time and Dennis and Helen made the children feel very welcomed. Thank you for having us
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022