My partner and I chose Vanessa's property for a quick weekend getaway. It was around a 3.5 hour drive from Brisbane, but taking the Mount Lindesay Hwy (instead of the M1) made it an interesting drive through some great scenery. Pulling into Cambridge Plateau Rd and driving along the trail to the house really gives you the sense of seclusion and peacefulness that we all want. There were a couple of bumpy bits and holes in the trail, but as long as you don't go too fast, any car should be able to handle it.

When we got to the cabin, we let ourselves in through the gate and admired the view. The pictures do not do it justice. Vanessa was not there when we arrived, but we sent her a message and settled in. She came along a bit later with her Toby (the happiest dog). She dropped off some macadamia slices (which we devoured) and left us to ourselves.

The cabin itself was spotless and very well equipped. Vanessa provided towels, soap and shampoos while there was small library and couple of board games to pass the time. The kitchen had all the essentials (paper towels, cooking utensils, cutlery, plates, bowls, matches, olive oil etc). There was a gas BBQ which we used (if you don't want to cook on the fire). There was also heaps of firewood Vanessa provided. If you have a lot of food, Vanessa can bring down a fridge, but since we were only staying one night, we brought our own esky. The view from the shower/bath was amazing and it was great to have a soak and take in the view. The hot water system produced very hot water (good for those long soaks), but was a little bit noisy when running. The house has solar powered lights which were bright enough, but Vanessa also provided a couple of torches as well.

Thank you to Vanessa who was an excellent host. She was quick to answer messages, made sure we had everything we needed and let us enjoy the peace and quiet. I would definitely recommend this location as the perfect getaway to escape and I know we will be back in the future.