The reason I am writing a review is to warn people that there are only two bedroom (one has two beds in it) and there are no doors on either of them. So, it is basically it is like sleeping in a dorm. I know for some people this would be okay and just a single or couple would be fine. But if you are a sensitive sleeper, a couple wanting privacy or space from family or friends, or if you are in a larger group (there was 5 of us) then this is definitely not the place for you. Anyone moving around, going to the toilet, snoring etc will wake you if you aren’t a heavy sleeper. I think guests deserve to know this so they can make an informed choice about whether this accomodation is suitable. I had an important performance event I had spent two months preparing for. Without sleep I would not have been able to do it and I had to leave late at night when it became clear that I would not be able to sleep there. Fortunately, I was able to organise somewhere else to go. Of the four that stayed, two of them found it hard to sleep and difficult being there.
It is also very cold there in winter and while it says there is hot water, it is solar with no booster so my friends had no hot water the whole time. I thought I saw mention of this somewhere, but after looking on the listing just now, I can’t see any warning about that. Be prepared to be without hot water which probably isn’t a huge issue in Summer but in Winter it’s harsh.
Also, with a homemade fireplace that doesn’t seal like a conventional one, I think the responsible thing to do would be to put in a carbon monoxide alarm. It would cost $30 to satisfy that duty of care. But, as another commenter also notes, Michael is in total denial about any issue with it. As it currently is, I would say DO NOT go to SLEEP with the FIRE ON!
I have lived the in the bush on communities in rustic accomodation for many years so I’m pretty comfortable with this type of place. I’m sure for a single, a couple or a family with young children it would be fine and give a taste of the Nimbin lifestyle. But I think honesty in the listing is important so people can be clear about whether the accomodation is right for them.