**ENJOY AN EXTRA NIGHT ON US !** Book 2 nights and receive the 3rd night FREE. Available for all NEW bookings only, made from 24th March 2026 for Sweetacres Billabong Cottage and staying between 24th March 2026 – 31st August 2026. **This offer is not available on Long Weekends, Public Holidays or any Special Events in the Hunter (such as concerts etc.), or in conjunction with other offers or discounts. The FREE night will always be the lowest valued night.
Billabong Cottage at Sweetacres offers so much peace, relaxation, and enjoyment for guests onsite as well as being ideally located to take advantage for many cellar doors, restaurants, attractions, and activities within moments of your cottage.
Billabong Cottage is perfect for up to four guests and is exclusively positioned on the edge of the Sweetacres’ stunning natural billabong. Surrounded by casuarina woodlands, your days will be spent enjoying this idyllic location watching the ever-changing view of the billabong as it reflects the sky. The cottage features two well-appointed ensuite rooms with fans, a fully self-contained kitchen, air-conditioned open-plan sitting room with a cosy combustion wood fire. The extensive entertainment sun deck reaches out into the billabong and makes you feel like your cottage is floating. Teaming with birds, natural wildlife, and fish, it the perfect spot for a BBQ lunch, or a lazy afternoon in the sun. Guests are welcome to throw in a line or go for a relaxing row in the billabong boat and float away.
Moments away from Billabong Cottage, sample the delights of Hermitage Road and dine at Botanica, and Piggs Peake. Sample excellent food and brew at The Farm where you can horse ride, take a Segway tour, or meet the animals! Enjoy terrific hospitality whilst wine-tasting at neighbouring Hunter Wine Lab, Wombat Crossing, Thomas Wines, Ironbark Hill Brewhouse, Keith Tulloch or Tintilla. Wedding guests will love being only moments from signature reception venues including Enzo, The White Barn and Greystone Estate. Sweetacres is only 7 minutes’ drive to the Hunter Valley Gardens, The Vintage Golf Course, Roche, and Hope Estates as well as all food and wine delights of Hermitage, Broke and Deasys Roads.
For the active at heart, take a bush walk around Sweetacres’ walking tracks past the billabong and the casuarina woodlands or, wander across the lawn to enjoy The Deck leisure area or a dip in the refreshing shared Guest saltwater pool. You may also like to hire a bike and take the Hermitage Road cycle track to explore the best this destination has on offer.
Please note Billabong Cottage at Sweetacres is NOT pet friendly and children must be supervised at all times.
Please Note: Sweetacres is not fully compliant for accessibility requirements, however we do have a Wheel Chair Ramp, Toilet Seat Safety Rails and a Shower Chair available (provided on request only). Please contact us to discuss your needs and we can advise if we can assist.
ACCOMMODATION Accommodates a maximum 4 guests or 2 guests in individual beds Bedroom One - Queen Bed (2) Bedroom Two - Queen Bed (2)
TARIFF Weekend - 2 night minimum up to 2 guests, $380 per night (Thursday-Sunday) Midweek - 2 night minimum up to 2 guests, $285 per night (Monday-Wednesday)
Additional guest fee (Adults or Children) are charged at $101 per person per night. Infants under 2 are free.
Please note that a $40.00 booking fee is applicable for all bookings made.
SECURITY DEPOSIT A security deposit/bond of $400 is required for your stay and is payable as a credit card pre-authorisation. This will be processed approximately 24 - 48 hours before your arrival, so please ensure the funds are available at this time.
LONGER STAYS Please contact us for a customised quote for longer stays of 3 nights and over.
NOTES A 1-night stay may be accepted at discretion of Management within 14 days of the prospective arrival date. A surcharge is applicable on the 1-night stay, this will be calculated by our staff and quoted to you before the booking is confirmed.
Weekend Public Holiday, Easter, Christmas, and New Year periods require a minimum 3 night stay full weekend rate.
Concert and special event weekends in the Hunter Valley will have a set minimum night requirement to stay and may attract a surcharge.
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Property Registration Number 2320, PID-STRA-14594-1
Property # 7397493
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
About the area
Pokolbin
Located in Pokolbin, this holiday home is in a rural area. Piggs Peake Winery and IronBark Hill Brewhouse are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hunter Valley Gardens and Belford National Park. Ready for a night out? Consider Tyrrell's Wines and Roche Estate. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
How much does it cost to stay at Sweetacres - Billabong Cottage?
As of 19 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sweetacres - Billabong Cottage on 20 June 2026 start from NZ$408, 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.
Is Sweetacres - Billabong Cottage pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Sweetacres - Billabong Cottage?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Sweetacres - Billabong Cottage?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sweetacres - Billabong Cottage?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Sweetacres - Billabong Cottage located?
Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Piggs Peake Winery, IronBark Hill Brewhouse and Tintilla Estate Vineyard and Olive Grove. Belford National Park and Thomas Wines are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Fantastic location. The cottage opposite the pond is so peaceful.We loved having a little possum on site with lots of birds & ducks. Great hosts as well
Patricia B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 October 2025
Hi Patricia, thank you for your wonderful review and we are thrilled that you had such a lovely time at Sweetacres- Billabong Cottage - it was our pleasure to host you and your guests here. Thank you again for your fabulous review and we look forward to welcome you back again. Kind regards, The team at Hunter Valley Stays
Love it. Everything you need is there.
Would definitely recommend this place to everyone.
JENNY M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 October 2022
Hi Jenny, we have read your wonderful review and we are thrilled that you had such a lovely time at Billabong Cottage at Billabong Moon Estate - it was our pleasure to host you and your guests here. Thank you again for your fabulous review and we look forward to welcome you back again. Kind regards The team at Hunter Valley Stays
Overall it was nice but we were disappointed with a few aspects of our stay. When we contacted the property manager they were very prompt in addressing what they could which we appreciated. We weren’t comfortable with the lack of privacy in front of the house (no blinds/curtains covering the windows in the living area and kitchen) and some of the items in the kitchen were really grotty. We were there for two nights and there were only 2 coffee pods for our entire stay and minimal teabags. This isn’t a massive deal but we found details like that lacking which was disappointing for the price we were paying.
Overall it was comfortable and in a good location. The two bedrooms had their own bathrooms which I liked.
I wouldn’t not recommend this place, I just feel like you can get much nicer for the same price or less.
Marie D.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2022
Hi Marie. Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Billabong Cottage recently - it was our pleasure to host you and your family here for the weekend. We do appreciate all feedback from our guests, and we will work closely with the maintenance and housekeeping teams to ensure that the property is brought into line with our high levels of presentation. We'd love to be able to look after you again when you are next visiting the Hunter. With thanks from all the Team at Hunter Valley Stays.
Clean, pretty, lovely spot, basic kitchen and not ideal for a family with 2 older kids as there are only 2 queen beds. A king bed that can be split into 2 singles would have made the trip perfect.
linda d.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 April 2021
Hi Linda. Thanks so much for taking the time to review your stay at the Billabong Cottage - it was our pleasure to host you here for a stay. Next time you stay with us we can certainly find some suitable accommodation with bedding configurations that meet your needs. Thanks again from all the Team here at Hunter Valley Stays.
About the host
Hosted by Hunter Valley Stays
We are the Hunter Valley’s premier Accommodation and Property Management Group dedicated to providing high quality, self-contained accommodation to guests.
Hunter Valley Stays is privately owned, and has been welcoming guests since 2003. As fully licensed Property, Stock and Business Agents, we are experts at marketing, operating and managing privately owned properties for guests to enjoy.
We offer a truly personalised serviced so when you contact Hunter Valley Stays you can be confident that the person you will be speaking with lives and breathes the valley, and will be able to provide you with first hand knowledge of the property. Our 5 star hospitality background means that our team know, and place great importance on the ingredients that make your stay in the Hunter a welcoming and memorable one. Guests can also enjoy our many partnerships in the valley, to ensure your stay is more than you would expect. For this reason we happily welcome and host more than 20,000 guests annually.