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The Lilypond - a beautiful escape with log fire & spa bath surrounded by nature.

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Bluegums Cabins - The Lilypond Cabin
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 2

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dungog, NSW
  • Place, Barrington Tops National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Chichester Dam
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Tocal Homestead
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Jetted bathtub

About this property

The Lilypond - a beautiful escape with log fire & spa bath surrounded by nature.

Nestled in the serene foothills of the Barrington Tops, our cabins offer a simpler life and a tranquil retreat. Inside, you’ll find all the essentials for a comfortable stay.

Unwind in cosy four-poster beds that provide a restful haven, ensuring you recharge and rejuvenate. Stay warm during cooler evenings with a cosy log fire, and enjoy the convenience of air conditioning on warmer days.

Sink into relaxation with a double spa bath, while handcrafted stained glass windows adorn the cabin. The deck overlooks lush bushland, offering a serene setting to immerse yourself in nature. Equipped with hammocks, it’s the perfect spot to soak up the sights and sounds of the environment.

Encounter abundant wildlife, from hopping pademelons to playful kookaburras. Look out for king parrots, yellow-tailed cockatoos, wallabies, pademelons, echidnas, goannas, bowerbirds, and the occasional koala sighting. Be prepared for cheeky and entertaining encounters with the residents.

The cabin also has a fully equipped kitchen and a BBQ, allowing for self-contained convenience.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Adults only

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 9008637
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

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Bandon Grove is home to this cabin. Camyr Allyn Wines and Stroud Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gondwana Rainforests of Australia and Barrington Tops National Park.
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dungog, NSW

What's nearby

  • Barrington Tops National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Chichester Dam - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Killarney Nature Reserve - 47 min drive - 43.2 km
  • Skipline Park - 49 min drive - 59.3 km
  • Tocal Homestead - 58 min drive - 86.0 km

Getting around

  • Dungog Station - 33 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 91 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lilypond - a beautiful escape with log fire & spa bath surrounded by nature. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Lilypond - a beautiful escape with log fire & spa bath surrounded by nature.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lilypond - a beautiful escape with log fire & spa bath surrounded by nature.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Lilypond - a beautiful escape with log fire & spa bath surrounded by nature. located?

Situated in Bandon Grove, this cabin is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Gondwana Rainforests of Australia and within 3 miles (5 km) of Chichester Dam and Barrington Tops National Park. Dungog Common and Bennett Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Caroline I.

Was everything and more

The cabin was everything we hoped it would be + more! Very private, very beautiful and with everything we needed to enjoy the weekend. Will definitely stay again.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 April 2020
Thank you Caroline. We try very hard for guests to enjoy their stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

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

Quiet and peaceful

Fantastic stay. Warm and cozy. Very quiet and situated in a gorgeous location. Would recommend for any one needing to escape for a weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2023
Thanks Nathan. Glad you enjoyed your stay at Bluegums Cabins and hope we can welcome you back again another time. Kind regards Amanda & Gavin
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10/10 Excellent

Reece M.

Great

Was great would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 April 2020
Thanks Reece, see you again hopefully. kind regards Amanda & Gavin
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10/10 Excellent

Tanya M.

Perfect location for a relaxing weekend

The Lily Pond cabin was simply stunning. It had everything you could need but the peace and quiet to just truly relax. Sitting near the pool watching the wildlife was a bonus. We had an amazing weekend and will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 April 2020
Thanks Tanya, really appreciate the lovey review. kind regards Amanda & Gavin
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10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

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

Soooo relaxing

Had a great time, perfect place to just switch off and relax in nature. Was a cold windy weekend but when you are cozy in front of the fire or looking up through the window above the bed it was just amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2024
Great guests, happy to welcome back anytime.
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10/10 Excellent

Dominic M.

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

short Notice

We needed a short break at short notice. This was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2023
Great guests, happy to welcome back anytime.
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10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

Lovely two nights away

Cosy cottage, especially in the evenings with the log fire going. Nice location in amongst the trees and we enjoyed the tranquility and privacy and experienced the local wildlife including a very friendly possum. Well equipped kitchen and the webber outside allowed us to snuggle in and cook both nights. Day time exploring was also fun including the loop walk at Williams River. We highly recommend this place for a romantic getaway in an area which has plenty of lovely scenery to explore!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 April 2020
Thank you Peter for the very lovely review. Hope to see you again next winterl kind regard Amanda @ bluegums
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10/10 Excellent

Julia G.

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

Beautiful escape

Absolutely stunning surrounds with the sound of nature to relax you. The cabin was beautifully adorned and cleaned. Loved the surprise treats which the host left us, too!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2023
Great guests, would be happy to welcome back anytime.
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10/10 Excellent

STEVEN B.

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

Marvellous getaway!

Relaxing, reinvigorating and surrounded by nature: a perfect wedding anniversary! Thanks so much to Amanda and Gavin
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2020
Thank you for the very lovely review and hope we can welcome you back to Bluegums again one day soon.
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8/10 Good

Jenny Y.

Very relaxing

Beautiful setting surrounded by bush. Wallabies abound. Balcony to soak up the ambiance. Everything we could want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big smoke. I can't thank my beautiful partner enough for organising such a first class weekend surprise for my birthday. Thank you my Darling.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 April 2020
Am really glad you enjoyed your birthday here and apologies only responding now, have only noticed this feature. kind regards Amanda
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2/10 Terrible

Linda S.

Very Disappointing

We decided not to stay our two night stay after one night in the Lilypond Cabin. I’m not sure what the refund policy is, but the cabin and property are not a reflection of the advertised website. We had been on a beautiful travelling holiday for two week staying in amazing accommodation and were very disappointed to end our holiday at Bluegums Lilypond Cabin. When we arrived late afternoon the cabin was so hot that the set temperature air conditioner could not cool the cabin. Everything seemed to need a wipe over before we could use it and the bed was so uncomfortable and noisy to sleep in that we woke each other every time we moved. We did try to walk around the property and to the pool as mentioned online but everything is over grown so this wasn’t possible. The cabin had lots of spiders, a dragon fly and blow fly that spent the night with use also. We only used two plates and two glasses after rinsing them for use and placed them in the dishwasher which the door doesn’t close on so couldn’t be used. I would have hand washed but no tea towel was left. I thought I would give the owners the courtesy of letting them know we were leaving by calling them to discuss but we had no service with either Optus or Telstra at the cabin so I sent a message when we had service away from the property. I received no reply.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 April 2020
Dear Linda Unfortunately you arrived on a 40 degree day so it was indeed very hot. I did clean the cabin myself so am confident it wsa very clean. I'm sorry you could not close the dishwasher door, as you can see it's a brand new one but there was something blocking the door. There was a red teatowel beside the draining rack. Apologies for the dragonfly, we are in the bush so that is to be expected. If you had let us know before you left we would have done our best to make you happy (we live close by). Our roads are fully maintained and cannot understand how it was too overgrown to get to the pool, am very sorry but makes not sense atall. I'm really sorry you did not enjoy your time here, I really am. kind regards Amanda
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10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

Loved it

Had a very relaxed stay, would love to stay again, highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 April 2020
Thank you very much Alan for the lovely review. We hope to welcome you back to Bluegums again. Slan agus beannacht! kind regards Amanda & Gavin
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6/10 Okay

Tessa B.

We had a very pleasant stay

Nicely located cabin. Very peaceful with frequent visits from wildlife.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 April 2020
Thanks Tessa for the lovely review and glad you enjoyed your stay at Bluegums. kind regards Amanda
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10/10 Excellent

Glenn + Alison S.

Lots of nature, birds, relaxation & short trip to Barringtons NP

Had a wonderful stay in gorgeous accomo in the forest surr by lots of pademelon ( mini kangaroos) & lots of great bird spp. Nice walks on the property and drives to the nearby Chichester Dam & Barrington NP. Would happily come back. Well equipped kitchen - bring all your food or drive back into Dungog.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 April 2020
Thanks for the very lovely review and we look forward to welcoming you back again. kind regards Amanda & Gavin
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Lovely property

Whilst on a visit from UK, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Blue Gums. It was nice to be able to relax at the pool area after a walk in the area. The wild life was particularly interesting for us.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 April 2020
Thanks Barbara for the lovely review and glad you enjoyed your stay in the Australian Bush at Bluegums.
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10/10 Excellent

Kathie S.

Absolute Heaven

What a perfect little getaway .The cabin was devine , well equiped, clean and comfortable.Loved sitting on the deck getting to know the wildlife.Totally relaxing and unforgetable experience.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 April 2020
Thanks Katie for your lovely review, happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at Bluegums Cabins. kind regards Amanda and Gavin
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10/10 Excellent

David H.

Great for a couple's getaway

Nice end of winter getaway, complete with lovely real fire to ward off the chill at night. Cabin has almost everything needed for a relaxing stay, cozy with a great balcony to view the visiting wildlife or relax in the hammock in the sun. Owners Amanda and Gavin made us feel very welcome, on hand if we needed them, but happy to let us get on our own
Response from VrboOwner on 30 April 2020
Thanking you for your lovely review. kind regards Amanda & Gavin
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10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

Loved it ??

Beautiful little cabin, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 April 2020
Thanking you for the lovely review, glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back one day. Amanda & Gavin
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10/10 Excellent

David T.

Superbly serene

We were blown away by how secluded and private our cabin was. It was by far the best equipped self catering property we have stayed in. Sitting on the balcony and watching the variety of birds meters away in the trees was so peaceful our weekend felt like a week away from work.
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10/10 Excellent

Tymur K.

the best escape i've ever had

Blue Gums Cabins is an amazing relaxing peacefull place just 3.5 hours drive from Sydney, with fireplace, jacuzzi, bbq, wildlife every where around- with all you need to have a rest! I would definately recommend this place to our friends. We received a birthday bottle of sparkling vine from Amanda on arrival and some fruit for luch on departure:)
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10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY F.

peaceful

Great little private cabin set in amongst the forrest. Lots of wildlife cruising around like wallabys and bush turkeys. Enjoyed a wine by the fire and toasted marshmallows. Will definitely stay again. Thanks :)
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy W.

Beautiful Property

Peaceful & Relaxing stay with extra friendly service. Loved the possums & bush turkey visits & the proximity to everything nature has to offer such as bushwalks and swimming was great. Would love to visit again & would recommend to anyone who wants to escape for a while
Response from VrboOwner on 30 April 2020
Thank you for your very lovely review. It is wonderful to live in an area where even the locals like to come and stay for a break. Hope to see you again. Amanda and Gavin
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10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

Short getaway

Hubby and I needed a break and this Bluegums cabin ticked all the boxes for warmth, comfort and serenity. We really enjoyed our little drives and bush walks in the local vicinity - and enjoyed watching the wildlife from our cabin.
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10/10 Excellent

Neil D.

Excellent Property

Fantastic place to stay for a short break. Location is perfect. The cabin was immaculate we stayed in. So glad i picked this spot.
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10/10 Excellent

Allyson C.

Just Gorgeous!

We stayed in the Possum Cabin, it was clean, modern,well appointed. Very private, and cosy, wish we could have stayed longer! It was quiet and serene. Definitely recommend staying here, it was lovely!

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