Summary:
Forget your worries in this spacious and serene space.
Have the entire house to yourself which sleeps 13! 6 Adults in 3 rooms. Plus an entire hideaway bunk room that can sleep 7 kids!
The perfect family get away, that comes fully kitted out for long stays.
Great views of Mt Maroon, a large outdoor pavilion area for gatherings. Your own private BBQ area complete with pizza oven.
You'll want to make it your regular family peaceful retreat to get away from it all.
The Space:
Spectacular scenery, private forest walks to a tranquil rocky river all within a 90 minute drive of Brisbane/Gold Coast.
Spectacular views of Mt Barney and Maroon forming a superb backdrop for a keen photographers' masterpiece.
Sit back and relax or stroll around the gardens, or explore the rugged remnant forest, ravines, sandstone boulders and rocky outcrops on the track down to the Logan River. Enjoy the abundance of wildlife including wallabies, bandicoots, kookaburras and rosellas.
The house has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
Bedroom 1 - King bed
Bedroom 2 - Queen bed
Bedroom 3 - 2 x single beds
Bedroom 4 - 2 x triple bunks and 1 x pull-out trundle bed
Full kitchen equipped with everything you need to cook, including a dishwasher.
Fireplace
Laundry
2 x car carport
Rear deck complete with BBQ and seating
Communal pavilion area overlooking the mountains complete with BBQ, pizza oven, gas heaters and ample seating.
Guest Access:
Full use of the house and Pavilion and all open areas down to the Logan River.
The Neighborhood:
The local area is centred around tourism and there are ample activities to keep you occupied whilst visiting the Scenic Rim. Both Mount Barney and Mount Maroon offer hiking trails which will reward you with a spectacular view. Historical museums can be found in both Rathdowney and Boonah as well as cafes and art galleries. There are also a few local wineries and Maroon Dam is a short drive away if swimming, kayaking and jet skiing are more your thing.
The Shed Café is only a few kms from Tuckeroo Cottages and is open on weekends and most public holidays from 8.30 am to 4.00 pm. Great food eg breakfasts and lunches etc.
Rathdowney has a General Store, Service Station and Post Office.
The Rathdowney Visitors Information Centre is open most days with the exception of Christmas Day and Good Friday. They sell local jams, honey and chutneys also a number of gifts.
Getting Around:
Car is essential
Directions:
GPS location: Lat -28? 11.69'
Long 152? 46.18' (WGS84)
From Boonah:
Take the Boonah-Rathdowney Rd (Route 93)
36.7 km along the Boonah-Rathdowney Rd turn right into Forest Home Road, Tuckeroo Cottages is 1.15 km further along on the left.
From Rathdowney:
Just south of Rathdowney (Mt Lindesay highway - Route 13) turn right at the Boonah turn-off (Route 93) 9.5 km along the Rathdowney-Boonah Rd turn left into Forest Home Road, Tuckeroo Cottages is 1.15 km along on the left.
Upon arrival take the right driveway and continue straight until you see the house. Please park in the carport.
Other Things to Note:
Please note there are cottages and a campground on the property which may be occupied by other guests during your stay. Please keep noise to a minimum and ensure you are respectful of others guests' privacy.
Interaction with Guests:
Remote check-in and check-out.
Hosts can be contacted by phone and email.
