Thanks to the hosts for a special place to stay. The setting and accommodation is lovely; a perfect spot to reenergise, relax or go and explore the farm. The cabin was tidy, modern, clean (as an ex-cleaner I appreciated that!) and comfy. The farm is pretty and slopes down to the lake, the sunsets were lovely! I enjoyed seeing the cows, horses and sheep nearby, they were so cute! A bunch of them watching you is amusing.🐄🐴🐏
Good parking right outside and a huge deck with comfy seating; a bonus having a washing machine, though I didn’t need it. No clothesline but a rack was stored in the bedroom cupboard. (Would be quite nice if there was a foldaway line on the deck to save getting it out.)
Inside were all main items you would need: heat pump; comfy couch and bed; dining table, range of utensils, pots and dishes. Had a good size kitchen and bathroom. The master bedroom is not huge; it’s cosy but adequate. Ideally I think the place really suits 1 or 2 people, or max 1 child. Because the lounge area potentially could feel cramped if it was for a family of 4 and staying mostly inside. There’s no door but a curtain between the living area and the bedroom and a hallway; the bathroom is in between the two rooms.
It's totally rural, yet a short drive back to Huntly township and Countdown supermarket. It's handy to other small towns with good roads if exploring the area. I spent 3 nights and am glad I did. The hosts were nearby but not intrusive, letting you enjoy your time there but available if needed. (I liked the opshop!)
My only challenges were not being familiar with the key lock box; the outdoor couch base was unbalanced making it wobble to sit on; but I put something under it. A few bugs due to the setting, I didn’t use the outside light unless necessary due to that attracting moths. But lots of flyspray provided which was great. The curtains in both rooms are light fabric; not blackout curtains, but I had eyecoverings. My mobile wifi was 1 bar in the living area, so not usable there, but was fine at 3 bars in the bedroom.
There's no wifi or TV so it was a challenge which motivated me to read books. ☺ It’s definitely one of the higher quality accommodation and shortbreak experiences I’ve had. They’ve thought ahead for a lot of the needs of visitors. And I appreciated that the heat pump was on when I arrived. 🥰