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Dark Skies Cottage

Holiday home in Coonabarabran with fireplace

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Exterior
Dining
Interior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Coonabarabran, NSW
  • Place, Coonabarabran Visitor Information Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Coonabarabran TAFE College
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal Kingdom
    ‪14 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Navy room

1 Queen Bed

Twin room

2 Single Beds

White room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

About this property

Dark Skies Cottage

Dark Skies is a self contained oasis, located in the heart of town and in close proximity to all amenities.
A place to relax and recharge in style, whilst enjoying everything that Coonabarabran has to offer, with the ease of only being a few steps away from all the main restaurants, parks, pubs, shops and other points of interest.

The Space

Dark Skies is perfect for a couple or family and offers the comfort of reverse cycle air conditioning in the front and back of the home along with pillow topped mattresses and quality 100% cotton linens. The cottage also provides warmth from a gorgeous old fire place.
A selection of teas, coffee, cereals and milk will be provided during your stay.

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Amenities

Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
High chair available and porter cot on request
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Not in bedrooms and carpet areas
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking aloud outside

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
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 2357, PID-STRA-11750

About the area

Coonabarabran

Coonabarabran is home to this holiday home. Coonabarabran Golf Course and Goanna Tracks MX & Enduro Complex are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cooleburba State Conservation Area and Pilliga Nature Reserve. Warrumbungle Observatory and Anglo-Australian Telescope are also worth visiting.
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Coonabarabran, NSW

What's nearby

  • Coonabarabran Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Warrumbungle Shire Council Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Coonabarabran Visitor Information Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Crystal Kingdom - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Warrumbungle Observatory - 8 min drive - 10.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cardian's Coffee Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Eat It Take Away - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coonabarabran Bowling Club - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Golden Sea Dragon Chinese Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Feathers Cafe - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Dark Skies Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Dark Skies Cottage?

As of 10 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dark Skies Cottage on 19 November 2025 start from NZ$265.60, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Dark Skies Cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dark Skies Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dark Skies Cottage located?

Situated in Coonabarabran, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Neilson Park and Coonabarabran Library. Warrumbungle Shire Council Town Hall and Coonabarabran TAFE College are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Recommend anyone travelling to stay at Dark Skies…beautiful cottage close to shops and very quiet. Good spot for dogs a big yard for them to run
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was magnificent. We couldn't have wanted for more. We really appreciated to extra mattress for the additional fifth member of our party.We will certainly be recommending Dark Skies Cottage to our friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvana G.

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

Excellent stay

Gorgeous cottage, spacious and comfortable for 6 adults. Had everything we needed and was so close to everything. Thank Vanessa for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heike S.

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

We had a great stay at Vanessas. We used it as our base to walk the Warrumbungles! Loved it!

Loved our stay! Hope to come back some time!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belinda C.

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

Cute cottage close to centre of town

A pretty, comfortable place to stay. We appreciated the little extras like milk, eggs and condiments. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia Z.

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

Wonderful stay

Just had a wonderful stay at Dark Skies Cottage. Very well decorated and felt like home. We were all comfortable. Well appointed kitchen with everything we needed for our stay. We will be back again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon L.

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

Comfortable Getaway

Cottage was very clean and comfortable. Walking distance to Main Street, restaurants and supermarkets,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellie C.

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

Coona stay

Lovely overnight rest on our long trip across NSW. Everything clean, plentiful and of good quality.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny N.

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

Winter trip

Our family of 5, including 3 teenagers, loved our short stay at Dark Skies Cottage. The house was beautifully decorated, well equipped and within easy walking distance to cafes, shops and the pub.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We (4 ) had a very enjoyable stay. The cottage is very comfortable and well appointed, and in an excellent location. Our only criticisms relate to the bathroom. We knew that one bathroom for 4 people could be a bit of a bottleneck; of course a second toilet (in the laundry, perhaps?) would be advantageous. But beyond that, stepping in and out of the bath is problematic: the edge of the bath is quite high, and there is no grab handle on the wall, nor a non-slip mat in the bath. In addition (less serious) the bar radiator in the bathroom did not work.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Road trip refresher stop

Gorgeous and well equipped cottage. Had everything we needed including a fabulous deep bath. An absolute shame we couldn’t have stayed longer and explored the beautiful Warrambungle region. Highly recommend and would happily stay again. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had a wonderful two night stay at this cottage, which had everything you need to feel at home. Very well set up kitchen south had stove and dishwasher, full sized fridge, heating/cooling, electric blankets, bathrobes, and a washer and dryer. Couldn't have asked for more. Excellent quality, value and location. We would love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really cute cottage perfect for our hiking trip. Clean, neat & tidy, and really great to have a full kitchen and laundry facilities. Loved the verandah out the front. Being able to sit out there in a lovely country town with a cup of tea after a long day hiking watching the world go by was the perfect end to the day. Lovely and quiet which was appreciated coming from big city dwellers. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful front aspect very welcoming. Comfortable gorgeous bedrooms. Well appointed kitchen. Big backyard. Excellent parking for a number of cars
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, well equipped cottage within walking distance of town. It has everything i need and was sooo clean. Communication with the owner was prompt and helpful. Would thoroughly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita T.

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

Perfect bolthole for exploring the area, in comfort and style

This small cottage has everything you need for a comfortable few days in Coonabaraban. It is on a quiet street but just a short walk to the main street, and a good central location to all the attractions of the area.The house itself is well-equipped, welcoming, and cosy. I particularly appreciated the basic supplies that were provided, and being able to do laundry while away. My only regret was not having an extra night or two :)If we ever return to the area, we would very happily stay again in Dark Skies Cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Diane B.

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

Family trip

The home is located close to the Main Street, which made it handy. It’s a lovely cottage with comfortable beds & all the necessities of home.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverley M.

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

Dark Skies Cottage

There were 5 adults in our group. This cottage was perfect for us. I'm so glad it was available for our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Therese F.

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

Fabulous Dark Skies

Wonderful place to stay. Clean with the right amount of amenities. Such a great place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

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

Wonderful accommodation

This is my third stay at Dark Skies and the cottage has been kept in immaculate condition with lots of added features. I highly recommend it. Thanks Vanessa for a wonderful place to stay while visiting the Warrumbungles.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a great area to stay not far to Warrumbungle National Park and make sure you go to white gum lookout such an amazing view. Also Dandry Sandstone Caves just north also great. The house is very roomy too
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Clean, as described, lots of helpful extras like jam & sauces
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kat W.

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

Fantastic accommodation in the heart of town

My family and I had a great stay at dark skies. The house is in a great location, easily accessible and has great amenities. The house was exceptionally clean and outfitted with everything you need for your stay, including great resources on things to do in the area. The yard is large and secure so no issues leaving your dog there. Highly recommend this listing to anyone looking for accommodation in Coona.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clayton E.

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

perfect getaway

Had a wonderful time celebrating our son's 21st on a bush walking holiday. Great base to visit the Warrumbungles. Lovely neat and comfortable home. Close to shops and restaurants. Great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

kieran r.

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

Fantastic short stay

Pefect for a short stay in the middle of Coonabarabran. Plenty of space for our young family, clean and well presented
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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