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The Old Brush Back Cabin

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 235 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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Brunkerville, NSW
  • Lake Macquarie
  • John Hunter Hospital
  • University of Newcastle
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Old Brush Back Cabin

The Rainforest Back Cabin is situated 300 meters at the rear of the property surrounded by a variety of large eucalyptus and rainforest trees and a short stroll to the start of most of the rainforest walking tracks at The Old Brush.

TELSTRA MOBILE RECEPTION OUTSIDE OF CABIN AND AROUND PROPERTY.

The Back Cabin is built from recycled and well loved materials. It has a comfortable queen bed (which has an electric blanket) along with a pull out double sofa bed.

The Cabin is fully equipped with a large supply of cutlery, crockery, cookware and glasses.
The toilet and shower block is 20 metres behind the cabin.
We ask that you bring your queen sheets and bath towels please. There are plenty of pillows and blankets.

Property manager

Gail Bignell
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
A passive park for all. Please keep noise to a minimum

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 2323, PID-STRA-14547

About the area

Brunkerville

Located in Brunkerville, this cabin is in a rural area. Lake Macquarie and Watagans National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Lake Macquarie Variety Playground and Hunter Ice Skating Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring and hiking.
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Brunkerville, NSW

What's nearby

  • Watagans National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km

Getting around

  • Fassifern Station - 25 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • KFC
  • Holmesville Hotel
  • ‪Old Oak Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mad Mex Fresh Mexican - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Melody Restaurant - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Brush Back Cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Brush Back Cabin ?

As of 2 August 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Brush Back Cabin on 22 August 2025 start from NZ$223.69, excluding 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 The Old Brush Back Cabin ?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old Brush Back Cabin ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Old Brush Back Cabin located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is steps away from Watagans National Park and Sugarloaf State Conservation Area. The Hunter Lakes Flora Reserve is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jembob

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

Beautiful place

Beautiful place to stay and escape the tech and service of the world had a great time brought my partner and i closer together Gail is amazing to deal with thank you Gail and Robert
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ilija B.

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

Bush getaway

Cool cabin in the woods with lots of wildlife
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul b.

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

An almost forgotten blissful quiet

A truly lovely property with plenty to explore and a cosy cabin that immediately feels like home.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian L.

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

Lovely Cabin

We really enjoyed the property, quiet and serene, we cooked dinner over the outdoor fire. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James L.

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

Nice little getaway

Cozy clean little cabin, we loved the fireplace

10/10 Excellent

Minh V.

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

Beautiful and Lovely.

We love the place so beautiful and so enjoyable and we will stay there again n again and we want to go back there soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

L u.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I spent the long weekend at The Old Brush Back Cabin, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. From the moment we arrived, we were surrounded by the peaceful beauty of nature lush bushland, birdsong in the morning, and even the occasional visit from local wildlife like kangaroos and wallabies.The cabin itself is charming, cosy, and thoughtfully furnished with everything you need for a relaxing stay. We loved the rustic touches and how well it blended with the natural surroundings. Waking up each morning to mist over the valley and the sounds of the bush was pure magic.It’s the perfect place to unwind, disconnect, and enjoy quality time together. Whether you’re sitting on the deck with a coffee, spotting wildlife, or just soaking up the serenity, it feels like a little hidden gem away from the hustle.Highly recommend for anyone looking for a peaceful escape in Hunter Valley. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

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

Amazing retreat

Beautiful property,friendly owner and overall fantastic experience.little retreat in the middle of the forest.great place to switch off and sit by the fire and take in your surroundings.will definately be back to visit.highly recommended!thankyou
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Absolutely Stunning!

Beautiful little cabin and surrounds! A perfect place for solo travellers and families alike. With stunning walks, perfect surrounds and scenery! Lots of wonderful wildlife and the owners ‘Robert and Gail’ are a delight. Thank you 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Karen C.

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

Secret hideaway

Loved the cabin in the heart of this property, everything we needed was at hand for our stay and the beautiful serenity of the woodland and the lakes was the peace and quiet we needed. Open fire pit outside and a beautiful wood burning fire inside. The kangaroos came to say Hi to us out of curiosity, and we loved being in heart of nature. No phone reception, no internet just downtime from the madness of modern society. My only downside was the outside toilet and shower, and if you’re an arachnophobic, like me you won’t want to be using the amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

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

Picturesque Spot, amazing wildlife.

One of these best getaway weekends we could have had. Private and secluded but had everything we needed. Absolute picturesque spot. Amazing walking tracks, and we saw so many kangaroos and birds. If you’re looking for a grounding escape, this is perfect place. Thank you Gail and Rob for a great weekend, we will be back !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam F.

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

Surreal

Lovely cottage is an amazing setting! We had the most unwinding relaxing time sitting by the fire looking out the perfectly set picture window lostening to the rain on the tin roof. Will do our best to come back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Loli A.

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

A Cosy Adventure

I travel remotely often as a solo female who needs equal peace, serenity & an adventure all rolled into one, with a safe place to return to, and Gail's cabin is exactly this. On arrival after getting partially stuck in the RNP, Gail made me feel absolutely welcome & happy to be back on sturdy ground. The cabin with surrounding private lake and various mini hikes waere gorgeous, clean & had all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. Will return again soon, thank you! 💜
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

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

Return visit to Old Brush

My husband and I decided to get away for the weekend at the last minute, and we were so happy to see that there was some availability at the Old Brush. Our host Gail was very responsive and communicated with us straight away to help make it happen, and we stayed in touch on the journey as well as we were delayed due to the poor weather. Once we arrived we felt instantly relaxed and were welcomed with a stocked fireplace and all the comforts you vould possibly need. We shared the space with some beautiful wildlife, and had the best sleep in we've had for a long time! We got a chance to catch up with Gail and her wonderful dog Archie which was so lovely. Highly recommend Old Brush. I know we will return again for our 3rd stay.Thanks again Gail, Robert and Archie for having us!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddie F.

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

Everything you need to unwind

Place is nice and quaint - a bit outdated but adds to the charm. Feels like a time capsule that's been enjoyed for the last 40 years, in the bush. Lots of privacy, though we were lucky as there were no other guests (there is another studio as well as the owners on the property which are very well-spaced out and the grounds are open to day-visitors). The adjoining grounds are great to wander around. Encountered a variety of birds and roos - beware the kangaroos, they expect to be fed!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

amy T.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

KImberley H.

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

Sweet Serenity

Gail and Robert have thoughtfully and sensitively developed their beautiful property providing a genuine sense of retreat from the outside world. They have a lovely eye for creating very aesthetically pleasing spaces. Detailed information regarding animal and plant life along walking trails is also provided. Both Gail and Robert were very kind and considerate towards us. Thanks very much for having us.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

chantel f.

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

Hidden Gem

This property is majestic! My mother and I spend a night here just to get away together and enjoy nature. We stayed in the Old Brush Cabin. The cabin was in an idyllic, tranquil location amidst the forest. There were so many beautiful places on the property to have a picnic and to just sit and enjoy the serenity. There were many beautiful walks – well signposted and maps were provided. Despite being in close proximity to the Hunter Valley it felt like we were in the middle of nowhere – it truly was a hidden gem. We enjoyed watching all the bird life outside the window and later that night reading by the fireplace. As the sun was setting a kangaroo and her joey came right onto our veranda. They were very friendly – we could pat them. Our cabin was near a billabong and it was wonderful falling asleep to the sounds of frogs. The cabin itself was so cosy and rustic yet fully equipped. Due to limited reception we were able to relax and enjoy our time without outside influences. The hosts, Gail and Robert were very friendly and made us feel welcome straight away. We had a great chat and played with their dog Archie. Gail went above and beyond to make mum comfortable (due to her medical condition). Gail and Robert were amazing hosts and wonderful people. I highly recommend staying in the Old Brush Cabin!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clay S.

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

Amazing stay in The forest

Such a beautiful property surrounded by nature and lots of amazing birdlife and kangaroos. Hosts were very kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

William P.

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

Highly Recommended

If you enjoy the outdoors and nature, this was a great place to stay. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Perfect get away 1.5 hrs from Sydney

Gail and Robert are such friendly and accommodating hosts. The cabin is very cosy set in pictures surroundings perfect for a get away and reset. Will definitely be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Haydn C.

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

Amazing getaway

Gorgeous space, surrounded by heaps of walking trails on an incredible property. Will be returning
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

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

Recharge the batteries

From the moment we arrived we were made feel very welcome the property owner was great .and the cabin was awesome so peaceful great wild life all around you and nothing else we will definitely be staying there again loved loved loved it. Highly recommended to all that love nature.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

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

Secret hideaway

What an amazing place. In the middle of the bush, this cabin allows you to truly get away from it all. We escaped the pull of electronic media (no phone reception) and listened to music and read their books, in addition to the beautiful bush walls on our doorstep. We will definitely be coming again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eamonn S.

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

Fantastic property

Beautiful property with a very accommodating host! Gail was so friendly and helpful - from our first messages to check out. Would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

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Hosted by Gail Bignell

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