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“A Secret place to slow down”

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Sunrise on The Ridge Eco-Cabin
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gloucester, NSW
  • Billabong Native Garden
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Gloucester Folk Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Gloucester Country Club
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden

About this property

“A Secret place to slow down”

Designed to give couples a get-away-from it all feeling the Eco-Cabin offers rustic luxury, privacy and an up-close-to-nature experience. Amongst the trees and in the shadows of “The Bucketts” the views of the Barrington and Gloucester River valleys and surrounding mountains are wonderful. The Eco-cabin is about 300 metres from the nearest house. So bring your sense of adventure and leave your alarm clock behind.
This Eco-Cabin provides a unique style of couples accommodation steeped in rustic luxury and surrounded by breathtaking scenery.
Its is fully self contained with solar power and rainwater storage; a luxurious king-size bed, a bath with idyllic views and a fully equipped kitchen. There’s BBQ on the large deck and an outdoor fire drum for cooler nights under the stars.

Property manager

Dan Buckley
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Parents bring own travel cot & bedding for infants
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 2422, PID-STRA-2025

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gloucester

Located in Gloucester, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Saint Clements Historic Park is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rocky Crossing Reserve and Craven Reserve. Rafting and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Gloucester, NSW

What's nearby

  • Billabong Native Garden - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Gloucester Folk Museum - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Saint Clements Historic Park - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Gloucester Country Club - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Barrington Tops National Park - 27 min drive - 23.7 km

Getting around

  • Gloucester Station - 4 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roadies Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Perenti Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hebby's Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blakey's Chicken & Take Away - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cafe 57 - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is “A Secret place to slow down” pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at “A Secret place to slow down”?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “A Secret place to slow down”?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is “A Secret place to slow down” located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Billabong Native Garden, Gloucester Farmers Market and Gloucester Folk Museum. Saint Clements Historic Park and Gloucester Country Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Peaceful & perfect

Sure! Here's a shorter version of the review:---A Secret Place to Slow Down lives up to its name, quiet, cozy, and beautifully set in nature. The space was spotless, thoughtfully decorated, and incredibly relaxing. Close enough to Gloucester’s attractions but tucked away enough to truly unplug. The hosts were kind and attentive. A true hidden gem, we can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart P.

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

Great place to relax, do nothing and enjoy the view

New, clean and all that we need was provided. Fantastic outlook and a wonderful taste of the country.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanne B.

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

Fantastic peaceful getaway

Property just outside of town so you can grab anything you need quickly. Beautiful setting, woke to the sounds of all the local bird life and the beautiful foggy valley while watching the sunrise coming up from the mountains. So many animals from the cows grazing to the little magpie that would come for a snack to the green tree frog that would come and croak at night plus rock wallabies that would be hopping past. The surrounding Barrington tops National Park was spectacular views and bush walks. Thanks to all the lovely locals that welcomed us into their beautiful town and a very special thanks to Dan for sharing this little piece of countryside with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolute peace and serenity. Driveway is a bit tricky but adds to the remoteness while still being close to town. Well designed with lots of thoughtful touches.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Fiona G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Heatwave stay

The property is well appointed (but not luxury) however the description of ammenities is misleading. The aircon is completely inadequate for the place and when you need it most in a heatwave it is useless. There is no washing machine or drier despite the description stating that. The property is heavily reliant on solar and the batteries between two cabins are connected. We had the misfortune of the occupants of the other cabin draining our battery as well as theirs leaving us with no power. You can not run the aircon and use the kettle, toaster or microwave at the same time otherwise it shorts it. The back up generator failed to operate when the solar battery was drained and no one was sent to fix this leaving us with minimal power during a heatwave. When we flagged some issues with the manager/host we were advised “a cool change should come through later”… well meant but not helpful when we were sweltering in 35’C+ heat. We were repeatedly woken the first night by the faulty smoke alarm. When we advised the manager/host of this we were told “it’s ok to remove it” no one sent out to replace it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Keighan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anonymous

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

Just right

Great property for a couples getaway. Amazing location, wow views and the town nearby. Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate J.

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

Beautiful vistas

The Ridge is a lovely little spot for a getaway. Far enough away from everything but also close enough to everything. Just lovely for 2.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Beautiful property,wonderful views

We had a wonderful stay. Amazing views, the bath was a hit, and the weather cooled down overnight in the middle of summer. The cabin is able to be kept quite cool in the middle of the day too. We spent a few days there without needing to go out. The birds nearby were wonderful. Very happy it's pet friendly, as our two small dogs had a great time too. The local coucal blessed us with its interesting call and we briefly spotted it once! Besides a local crow giving us a 5am wake up call, overall it was a wonderful stay. We will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

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

Will be staying again

The cabin is well appointed and has a neat layout which made our stay very comfortable. It has a beautiful view of the town from the hilltop and was so quiet. Really enjoyed our stay.

About the host

Hosted by Dan Buckley

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

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