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TRANQUIL BUSH RETREAT with aircon wifi indoor and outside fires

Holiday home in Brunkerville with kitchen and balcony

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Dining
Smart TV, fireplace, books
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Escape to the serenity of this two-story country pole frame barn, where you can unwind amidst gum trees and native wildlife. Enjoy a peaceful space for a relaxing getaway with an undercover deck, outdoor campfire, and combustion fire in the open-plan living area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedroomsSleeps 7154 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

TRANQUIL BUSH RETREAT with aircon wifi indoor and outside fires

Two story country pole frame barn with 2 queen bedrooms, 2 single beds in upstairs sitting area large undercover upstairs deck kitchen bathroom open plan living with combustion fire and outdoor campfire amongst the gum trees and native wildlife. See our resident Kangaroos It has the feel of being isolated. But its only 30 mins from vineyards 20 mins from Lake Macquarie10 mins from M1.
8km Mountain bike trail on the property .Family friendly
45 mins from Newcastle.
A peaceful space for a relaxing getaway
Wifi ...DVDs and smart tv & selection of board games

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Unit size: 1,658 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
ALL extra guests to pay $100 per head per night

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Note from host: ALL extra guests to pay $100 per head per night
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
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-4927, 2323

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Tranquil Bush Retreat
Tranquil Bush Retreat Brunkerville
Tranquil Bush Retreat Private vacation home
Tranquil Bush Retreat Private vacation home Brunkerville

About the area

Map
Brunkerville, NSW

What's nearby

  • Sugarloaf State Conservation Area - 16 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lake Macquarie - 22 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Hunter Valley Gardens - 38 min drive - 37.3 km
  • John Hunter Hospital - 38 min drive - 35.1 km
  • Newcastle Beach - 47 min drive - 44.3 km

Getting around

  • Teralba Station - 30 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old Oak Restaurant - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Blue Bells Take-Away - ‬32 min drive
  • Holmesville Hotel
  • West Wallsend Workers Club
  • ‪Subway - ‬29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is TRANQUIL BUSH RETREAT with aircon wifi indoor and outside fires pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at TRANQUIL BUSH RETREAT with aircon wifi indoor and outside fires?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at TRANQUIL BUSH RETREAT with aircon wifi indoor and outside fires?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at TRANQUIL BUSH RETREAT with aircon wifi indoor and outside fires?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is TRANQUIL BUSH RETREAT with aircon wifi indoor and outside fires located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps from Watagans National Park and within 9 mi (15 km) of Sugarloaf State Conservation Area and Lake Macquarie. Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area and Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Reviews

TRANQUIL BUSH RETREAT with aircon wifi indoor and outside fires Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 167 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 167 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcia S.

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

Lovely location great host

beautiful setting very private and relaxing- Gary the host so hospitable and happy to help. loved our stay definitely come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best weekend. Beautiful place, comfy beds and great log fire (kept burning all weekend thanks to Garry ). Loved everything about Brunkie Barn. Jan and Garry are great hosts. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reuben A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely setting. The owners were very communicative and helpful. Overall an amazing experience. Will likely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely cabin in a beautiful forest setting. Everything was clean and as shown in the photos. The kitchen has everything we needed for preparing meals and the beds were comfortable.Thanks Garry and Jan for having us stay at your wonderful cabin and for being so responsive to any questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Boris B.

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

Tranquil Escape in the Bush

We had a wonderful stay at the bush cabin! The peaceful surroundings and beautiful natural setting made it the perfect spot to unwind. The cabin was cozy, clean, and had everything needed for a comfortable stay. We especially loved waking up to the sounds of wildlife in the morning. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a relaxing getaway in nature!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly Recommend! Superb accommodation and location. Gary and Jan were very welcoming and respected our privacy. Everything you could possibly want from a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara W.

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

Beautiful!

Beautiful, tranquil and relaxing! We had a wonderful weekend at this amazing property. So nice to arrive to the lit fire warming the place up nicely. Lovely hosts, close enough to help but far away enough for privacy.Thanks so much for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew s.

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

Brunkie Barn

Gary & Jen, we’re amazing. Property & location was lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

clint e.

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

Great Relaxing Trip Away

My Family and i really enjoyed the long weekend staying here..
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arina K.

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

Relaxing holday

We had great time at Garry’s place! The wonderful house in the forest filled with amazing personal touches, board games and the fireplace made for an absolute pleasure of a stay! Kids loved a friendly dog who liked to visit us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nam N.

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

very good we like it very much

The house is very clean and very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

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

Easter Weekend Stay

It was wonderful to return again. We enjoyed our stay very much. This time we were able to put the Bomfire to use and roast marshmallows. The kids enjoy the bike trails and bushland ventures. It’s beautiful and quiet with everything you need to enjoy a peaceful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha G.

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

Tranquil indeed!!!

A beautiful place to stay! It was wonderfully quiet and had so much space! And the hosts were absolutely lovely!!! Offering to help up with anything we needed. We are definitely going to be back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Garry & Jan, are wonderful hosts. The house is stunning with everything we needed. We all enjoyed relaxing around the indoor fireplace. In the evenings we especially liked toasting marshmallows around the outdoor fireplace. The location is great and easy to get to from M1 motorway. It is also an easy drive to lots of great local vineyards and the Hunter Valley gardens. We even visited Toronto on the lake for lunch. Thank you for a lovely time away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tasha L.

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

So special!!

I actually don’t think the listing does justice to how beautiful this little retreat is! It has all the best parts of being out in nature but with all your creature comforts like a cosy fireplace, comfy beds, and a full kitchen. Thank you Jan and Garry! We can’t wait to come back :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda C.

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

Brunkie Barn at Christmas

We stayed two nights and were very comfortable. The property is quite lovely and well kept. All in all a pleasant stay which we would recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay, as always.

Has been my third time at the Bush Retreat and I'm looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom N.

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

Fantastic retreat

What a fantastic place and well looked after. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Amanda W.

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

Lovely break away. Beautiful setting.

Good place to stay. Well equipped home from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadine S.

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

Wonderful

Best place to relax and enjoy time with family
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul C., Noraville

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

Weekend away

Property was great and in a good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian D.

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

Peaceful weekend away

Great place to stay. So remote and we were able to really unplug from the rat race. So quiet and the place was just ideal.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maree B.

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

Fantastic Property

Had beautiful stay with my Aunty very peaceful place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerry V.

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

Great Weekend

A beautiful relax place for a weekend. Lovely place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodie B.

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

Great stay

Our family really enjoyed relaxing here in peaceful bushland. We loved the bike trails and really enjoyed having a fireplace, and fire pit too!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023