Title: Mount Tamborine Retreat - A Touch of Luxury Surrounded by Forest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Mount Tamborine Retreat - A Touch of Luxury Surrounded by Forest ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34620000/34618700/34618638/db0834c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34620000/34618700/34618638/91747816.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34620000/34618700/34618638/1ee43e23.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34620000/34618700/34618638/564ae428.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34620000/34618700/34618638/6cb97103.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in a rainforest setting, Yurnga Mountain Retreat boasts big views overlooking the Gold Coast and offers an air-conditioned Main House with open plan lounge & dining room, fully equipped kitchen, cosy potbelly fire in fireplace and 2 King size en-suited bedrooms. Enjoy tea and coffee on the covered veranda as you share your breakfast with kookaburras or relax by the spa bath in one of the en-suite bathrooms. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Hot tub - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Mount Tamborine Retreat - A Touch of Luxury Surrounded by Forest "The skies open above you, and the areas open around you" D.H.Lawrence could have been referring to my Retreat! Yurnga is a secluded Mountain Retreat, architect designed, located in a rainforest setting with a big view overlooking the Gold Coast. The house sits on a huge 3 acre block, complete with its' own rain forest and rolling green pastures. Share your breakfast with a kookaburra. sometimes they take up pole position on the verandah. You will never see our resident whip bird, but he certainly makes his presence felt. The Retreat lights up at night with spotlights highlighting the driveway and trees in the forest. (The base price is for up to 4 adults sharing in the Main House only.) Minimum 2+ night stay. A complimentary bottle of wine awaits you on arrival, and tea and coffee is there for you to sample. The pantry is stocked with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, vegemite,loose tea and Twinnings tea bags, salt and pepper grinders, Nespresso coffee machine and coffee pods, as well as coffee sachets. The Retreat is your own private sanctuary. The check in check out times can sometimes be quite flexible, as you liaise with the owner. MAIN HOUSE: \* Open plan lounge & dining room, with french doors opening out onto the rain forest and big sliding glass doors opening onto the covered veranda and the magnificent coastal view. High pitched ceilings and abundant glass work together to optimize the fabulous location. This area is air conditioned useful when nights get chilly. A fully equipped kitchen with electric oven, gas cook top, microwave, dishwasher etc. There is a rice cooker and a blender and a fry pan in the kitchen. There are starter supplies of dishwasher, garbage bags and paper towels. \* Cosy potbelly fire in fireplace. \* 2 King size en-suited bedrooms bookend the east facing house; between them the living areas and decks share views of the rain forest and the expanse of the Gold Coast. High thread count sheets and luxury cotton towels are supplied. Both bedrooms are air conditioned. \* Master bedroom, has a glass walkway to en-suite bathroom with spa bath, looking out over the fabulous view. \* Air conditioning in lounge & both bedrooms. BUNK HOUSE: \*comprises 2 bedrooms (each with 2 single beds) with an interconnecting bathroom, with a glass ceiling looking up into the rain forest. Both bedrooms have individual air conditioning units. \*This is a separate dwelling, which is connected to the Main House by a short outdoor walkway. It is secluded and private. Pricing of The Retreat is based on 4 people using the Main House. The Bunk House is available for a separate tariff but only in conjunction with an existing booking. Tamborine Mountain is part of the Scenic Rim. It has a unique climate and peculiar ecosystem which supports much diversity of fauna and flora. It boasts a tropical hinterland that must be experienced to be believed. Everywhere you turn you will see mountains. Australia's most accessible World Heritage-listed rainforests are spread throughout the 8 National Parks of the Scenic Rim. Witches Falls is the oldest National park in Qld ( 1908). The natural landscape is stunning! A variety of beautiful birds forage on the plant life and glo worms, luxurious fungi and other nocturnal creatures benefit from the minimum street lighting on the Mountain. There is much to do and see: The National Parks provide many days of exploration and enjoyment for bush walkers and bird watchers. Off the Mountain, 30 minutes drive away, conveniently located on the M1 motorway, are 2 Fun Parks. Wet & Wild. The new corkscrew water slide sends riders on rafts through an enclosed tube at speeds of up to 30 kmph. It is claimed to be the highest banking tubes in the world.!! Dreamworld, also located on the M1 motorway is home to the Sumatran Tigers. they star in this headline act in 30 hectare fun park. Given their dwindling numbers, this is a memorable experience. If you are a daredevil, you can hitch a ride with a local hang glider, or you can be an onlooker. Meander down Gallery Walk, a run of intriguing shops, restaurants, art galleries. If food and wine are more to your taste, visit the Cheese Factory, or The Belgian Chocolate Shop, or the boutique breweries and distilleries There are locally grown organic veggies, native flowers or a coffee on offer in the local area. Latest News: The Shed near the golf course is open Friday and Sunday for fresh-grown Mountain produce. they are now stocking Tamborine Mountain locally produced eggs. Stay for 2 days and you will feel like you have been on holiday for a week. A truly blissful experience. One guest has decided to write a book on site given the tranquility of the location. Location: (drive) \* 10 minutes from local cafes and galleries \* 40 minutes from the Gold Coast. \* 60 minutes from Brisbane city \* 60 minutes from Coolangatta airport ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 private bathrooms - Bathtub - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Smart TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Theme park nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96910000/96900300/96900292/4f3a784f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Paradise on the mountain Mount Tamborine - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=96900292&PinnedHotelID=96900292&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90510000/90504200/90504167/976b5344.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ocean views, hot tub, sleeps 12, BBQ & Ping Pong table Mount Tamborine - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=90504167&PinnedHotelID=90504167&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111820000/111816600/111816531/w1290h851x0y0-7d2326d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cosy Mountain house w/fire and pool on Tamborine Mountain! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25 Note from host: Must be approved, T&Cs available, costs may apply. 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 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Mount Tamborine Retreat Tamborine Mountain Mount Tamborine Retreat Private vacation home Mount Tamborine Retreat Private vacation home Tamborine Mountain 100801 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-27.967236,153.18835&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:bntiDer%7Ee%5C%3FS%3FQ%40M%3FQ%40S%3FQ%40Q%40O%40QBQ%40QBMBS%40QBOBQDQBODQBODQDMDODQDMFODOFQDOFMFOFOFMHOFKHOHMFKHOHKHOJKHKHOJKHKJKJKJKJKJGJMJGJKLIJKLIJGLILGJINIJELGNELILELELENELENELENELCNELANCNALCNANCNANCL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FNAL%3FN%40N%3FN%3FNBL%3FNBN%40NBN%40LBN%40NBL%40NDLBNDLDNDLDNDLDLDLDLHNDLFJDNHJHLFLHJFLHJJLHJJJFJLJFJJJJJJJJHJJJHNHJJJHNHJHNFJHLHNFJHNFLFNFNFLDNFPDNFNDLDPDNDLDPBNDPBNDPBPBN%40PBRBL%40PBP%40P%40N%40P%3FP%40R%3FP%40L%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FPAL%3FRAP%3FPAPANAPCPAPCNCPAPCNCPEPCNEPCNEPELENEPENGLENGPENGNGLGNGLINGJINILGJINIJINKJIJINKJIHKLKJKJKJKHKJKFKLMFKJMHKFMHMHKFOHKDMFODMHMDMDMDODMDODMDODMBODM%40OBOBM%40OBO%40OBO%40M%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%40M%3FOAO%3FO%3FO%3FOCM%3FOAOCOAOCMAOCOCMAOEMCOEMEOEMEOEMEMEMEMIOEMGKEOIKGMIMIKGMIKKMGKMKGKKKIKKKKKKKMIIKKIOIKKKIOIKIOGKIMIOGKIOGMGOGMGOEOGQEOGMEOEQEOEMEQCOEQCOEQCQCOAQCQCOAQCQAQAOAQ%3FQAQ%3FSAM%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=y5J_pymb_2AtH2JhpPVRMf40oIc=) Mount Tambourine, QLD #### What's nearby - Mount Tamborine Winery - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles - Witches Falls Winery - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles - Glow Worm Caves - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles - The Queensland Wine Centre - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles - Thunderbird Park - 13 min drive - 6.6 miles #### Getting around - Helensvale Station - 27 min drive - Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta) - 54 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪St Bernards Hotel - ‬9 min walk - ‪Picnic - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Cedar Creek Estate Vineyard & Winery - ‬6 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive - ‪Spice Of Life - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Mount Tamborine Retreat - A Touch of Luxury Surrounded by Forest pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Mount Tamborine Retreat - A Touch of Luxury Surrounded by Forest? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Mount Tamborine Retreat - A Touch of Luxury Surrounded by Forest? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Mount Tamborine Retreat - A Touch of Luxury Surrounded by Forest located? > Located in Mount Tamborine, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Tamborine National Park, Tamborine National Park Lepidozamia Section and Hampton Estate Wines. Escarpment Massage and Day Spa and Tamborine National Park Guanaba Section are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Mount Tamborine Retreat - A Touch of Luxury Surrounded by Forest Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 55 8 - Good 14 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 3 ### 8/10 Good #### Karlie K. 23 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Easter at Tamborine Excellent views , great communal facilities, comfortable rooms. ##### Karlie K. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle M. 24 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Biannual Girls Trip Central location, gorgeous open plan living area, fabulous views from the back deck - we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Tambourine Retreat. Cheers to Daryl who was fabulous with our queries Michelle, Rebecca, Linda & Kelly ##### Michelle M. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen H. 26 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay Loved staying ##### Kathleen H. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vicki H. 22 Apr 2019 #### Wonderful wonderful wonderful. What a beautiful place. Great location great views and perfect in everyway. ##### Vicki H. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David R. 6 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect stay for my sons wedding weekend Great place to relax and entertain our family and friends for our sons wedding weekend had everything we needed highly recommend if you are looking for a weekend getaway ##### David R. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Luke W. 10 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Luke Watson House was excellent and a great location ##### Luke W. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rick D. 24 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property We all had a wonderful time at The Retreat on Mt Tambourine. The warm fire, the beautiful views and spacious kitchen made our stay a pleasure. ##### Rick D. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ainsley K. 26 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Lovely! Lovely location, great energy, cozy warm setting. ##### Ainsley K. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### DEBORAH H. 20 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Locate veiw awesome house has everything brilliant Was fantastic couldnt ask for any better ##### DEBORAH H. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Serina P., Brisbane 25 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Better than expected! We had the most amazing time at Tamborine retreat. We eloped on the property and it was everything had hoped for and more. Daryl was the best host making sure everything was perfect for us. Looking forward to coming back in the future. Thank you for looking after us on our special day ##### Serina P. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Valerie Z., Brisbane 9 Jul 2017 #### Mountain Magic This is a well set up house for a family getaway. Close to everything and presented smartly. Lovely comfy beds, an efficient heating and cooling system and just beautifulily positioned to make the most of those amazing views. Yes, there are some small maintenance issues but what house doesn't have those; and yes I would have liked to find basic staples like salt in the pantry, but perhaps previous occupiers had removed them. . We had a great stay even with less than perfect weather and I'm sure any future users will enjoy the hospitality of the owners as well as the house itself. ##### Valerie Z. ### 8/10 Good #### karen r. 2 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### A lovely escape from the city We enjoyed our stay at the retreat. The house was clean and tidy and had everything we needed and then some and Daryl was very helpful and a good host. The only negative we had was that we actually booked the house originally because we wanted to bring our dog. However, we did not realise the property was NOT suitably fenced till we got there (I simply assumed it would be) which meant we were constantly checking she did not roam or fall off the cliff at the back of the property. :( ##### karen r. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 2/10 Terrible #### Julie M. 23 Feb 2015 #### This is not a luxury retreat The photos of this property make it look like a luxury retreat. The very high price also suggests you will enjoy a high quality property. Both are very misleading. This place is really only an average property dressed up to be luxury. It is more accurately someone's "weekender" that is in the process of renovation. It was dusty and full of old cob webs, it was full of mismatched second hand chip board furniture and full of mosquitoes that swarmed in through holes in fly screens. This is not worth the money charged and is not a luxury experience. Overall a very disappointing experience. ##### Julie M. ### 2/10 Terrible #### Lucinda C. 21 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location Disliked: Communication #### Extremely Negative Experience - Full Refund Required An important occasion had been booked and paid for several months in advance at “The Retreat Tamborine Mountain”. The event had been preplanned for months with the preparation of expensive cuisines and beverages, also including significant travel expense for family members arriving from various locations. Unfortunately, the gathering was completely ruined by a failed water system. There was no running water, being absolutely imperative to facilitate a successful function, not to mention guest's incapable of being able to shower. Unacceptable for a five-star holiday retreat. Several calls and messages in an attempt to contact the Property Manager with no prompt response, it was necessary to find an immediate solution on our accord. We arranged for a local water service authority to arrive at the property and perform an onsite inspection at our expense. To no avail as he advised this was a technical issue outside of his expertise. The Property Manager finally returned our calls to relay a series of instructions in order to resolve the absence of running water. Nothing worked. Back and forth calls later, the Proprietor called and informed us that a hydro technician would be onsite to remedy the situation. By the time the problem was resolved, the planned event had passed. Unfortunately, all too little, all too late, all very disappointing. As the evening grew tiresomely long, the water was now running so at least the guest’s could now shower... or so we thought. There was now no hot water. Further calls to the Property Manager, further remedial instructions that guest’s had to perform, we learned how to reestablish the hot water reticulation. Unfortunately, the hot water wouldn’t circulate for a few more hours, at which point guest’s were beginning to retire for the evening and resigned to the fact that hot showers weren’t a reality until the following day – our departure day. Completely unacceptable in the middle of freezing winter. While the Property Manager and Proprietor where both polite and apologetic, unfortunately these failings are entirely unacceptable for a five-star rated holiday retreat. In the spirit of five-star service, compensation will be required in the form of a full refund. The Property manager has advised that the Proprietor will be in touch. There has been no return call. This exercise has caused immeasurable distress to the host. An exorbitant expenditure for an extremely negative experience. ##### Lucinda C. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beril A. 5 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing for families We made our engagement party in this beautiful house. It was just amazing. We had incredible memories. Special Thanks for Daryl& Trish for their hospitality ##### Beril A. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jade B. 19 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location with beautiful view! Property is in a great location on the mountain with a great view of the Gold Coast. My we stayed here while we had a family members wedding at Hamptons estate winery which is a very short drive just up the road. ##### Jade B. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Julia S. 11 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home with spectacular views Spacious, comfortable and unique home in a great location ##### Julia S. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leonie W. 7 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful mountain paradise Luxury themed property perched on a hillside rainforest with spectacular views and garden to admire ##### Leonie W. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula L. 11 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect setting for a relaxing weekend Excellent place to come with friends or family plenty of space to find your own piece of paradise. Close to everything. Great host full of great ideas and information. Thanks for a wonderful weekend. ##### Paula L. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mick K. 10 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Happy Found the property to be as advertised Was great, plenty of room for everyone and the communication was excellent ##### Mick K. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen D. 13 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding Stay Thank you so much for the most beautiful property to stay at as we celebrated our sons wedding nearby. The property is immaculate and the views spectacular. Thanks to Daryl for making the checkin process so simple and for being wonderful with communicating through this time of uncertainty due to the Pandemic. Thank you once again definitely would stay there again even if it was just to getaway for a few days. Thanks again we had a wonderful stay. ##### Karen D. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt R. 3 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wow What an amazing property. I booked a week here with a group of mates from Uni, and we had an amazing time. The property itself is stunning, with amazing views and great facilities. We had the fireplace going every night without any fear of the generous supply of wood running out. We made use of the giant backyard, throwing around balls and frisbees. The main living and kitchen area easily accommodated our whole group of 8 for board games and lounging, yet there are plenty of hideaways and seats throughout the property to get away from it all. I’ve rated this 5 stars in every category simply because it deserves it! Big cheers to Darryl who was super friendly upon our arrival, but never intrusive. My one and only disappoint was that we didn’t book for longer… All these reviews are true! What are ya waiting for? ##### Matt R. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Russell P. 30 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Views Good Location Great position close to most venues walking distance to some. House is tired kitchen etc only issue was the glass in the bedroom for keeping the cold out(arcon didnt warm room) and sun out in the morning manager was excellent good communication we enjoyed it for a short stay and being pet friendly was the best part for us. ##### Russell P. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah F., Birkdale 17 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fall in love with this place. Every time we stay here we fall in love with this place. The setting is beautiful, looking out onto rolling acreage from the balcony, at night the glitter of city lights, and in the morning a glorious panoramic sunrise. Daryl is charming, nothing is too much trouble for him. Everything is provided including lots of firewood. We are looking forward to staying again, including our border collie. ##### Deborah F. Stayed 2 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tania R. 21 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tambourine Retreat We stayed at this house for our daughter’s wedding. The place was very clean. Daryl was absolutely fabulous with answering all of our questions leading up to our stay and very helpful when we arrived. We got some amazing photos on the wedding day in the beautifully manicured gardens ##### Tania R. 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