I feel for Debbie and the people living out here.
It started before I got there...
1) Google maps took me to a field, about about 10kms away from the accommodation, as the farms are so large I was told they have multiple road access points but aren't all labelled. (I nearly ended up staying the night in my car, as phone battery had died and the I could see the numbers on the houses at dusk/evening and the GPS not working and no cell coverage in parts :) , :( , ).
Luckily, I flagged down a local on the dirt road, who very kindly went out of his way to actually lead me to the property. :)
I've suggested a map be provided as part of the booking process prior to people travelling, to show exact location and how to get there. Other locals I spoke to in the area confirmed they a had problems with
Google maps not showing their / your location properly.
2) When I was in the property, planning my next day's adventure, for some unknown reason, Google maps would put me in Anthill (35kms) away and so the directions I would get were not correct. I have travelled the world and this is the first time I have come across such an issue. (Maybe there is an Area 51, or some such large magnetic force ...who knows :) ).
Obviously not the owners fault but you should be aware of this issue as I was caught out a several times and it was a stressful inconvenience.
3) The house was lovely and quaint, very old and very clean.
It was cold as you can expect from an 1820 / 1830s old wooden farm cottage.
The fire was lovely in the kitchen, but the fire in the bedroom, in one of the pictures advertising the property, I was told I could not use, (without reason)?! If the fireplace in the bedroom is not to be used then that should be clearly advertised rather than showing a working fireplace in the bedroom...? The reason I chose this property was the idea of having a lovely fire going in the bedroom.
There was an electric blanket and plug in radiator for the main bedroom I slept in. There were also plenty of Duvets and pillows etc...there was also a beautiful old wrought iron bath with lovely ornate feet.
4) There were a few showcases built into the walls (showing old relics an old leather shoe, horseshoes, nails, coins etc...) and one built into the floor (highlighting a skeleton) ...bit strange/spooky :).
5) Talking of spooky, I'm not one to believe in spooks/ghosts...I was laying in bed one night and I can only describe, an entity (with slight weight) rolled on top of me and then moved over me. I felt weight against my side as if someone or something was laying or snuggled up to me. The whole event last maybe 5-10 seconds and then was gone.
I didn't feel scared, but my skin was goose-bumpy and the hair across my body stood up big time.
6) Sudggest more kindling be provided in case fire goes out in the night as it only seem to last 4-5 hours. ( I got up at 4am one morning, and 6.30am the next to a freezing house, and using my phone torch went out and chopped up some wood for kindling...I actually enjoyed it buy was not expecting to have to do this :).
Overall, the house was really pretty / and full of character and history. The owner was nice. Overall I loved the experience but realised I would not like to live that far out of town on dirt roads. Everyone to their own.
Hats off to the locals from the shops / cafes in Oatlands, everyone was helpful and friendly:)