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Kookaburra Cottage – cosy and comfortable Highlands retreat

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bowral, NSW
  • Place, International Cricket Hall of Fame
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Corbett Gardens
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Bowral Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Shellharbour, NSW (WOL)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bowral

This vacation home is a short stroll from International Cricket Hall of Fame and Corbett Gardens. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.

What's nearby

  • International Cricket Hall of Fame - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mount Gibraltar Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Corbett Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tractorless Vineyard - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Bowral Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Bowral Station - 15 min walk
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Imperial Hotel - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Gumnut Patisserie - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Franquette Creperie - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Royal Hotel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Italo - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Kookaburra Cottage – cosy and comfortable Highlands retreat

Special Offer - Stay 3 Pay 2. Book your 2-night stay and redeem the 3rd night free for bookings staying between 1st of May and 30th of September that are booked on or after the 10th of April 2026. Contact our team to redeem the offer now! Please note that Terms and Conditions, as well as Booking Fees, apply. This offer is valid only on selected properties as advertised and is subject to change. Additionally, it excludes school and public holidays.

Holiday Rental Specialists are pleased to present Kookaburra Cottage, which is ideal for families and groups.

Located in Old Bowral and only a short walk to town, Kookaburra Cottage is the ideal base for a weekend exploring Bowral and the surrounding villages.

Renovated and redecorated this appealing cottage has plenty on offer. The sunny north facing covered deck features a BBQ and outdoor lounge and table, the perfect spot for relaxing with the family and keeping an eye on the kids in the garden. The light and airy kitchen and dining room flow effortlessly to the back deck via french bi-fold doors.

The gas fireplace in the loungeroom and wall panel heaters in the bedrooms ensure guests are comfortable during those cold winter nights in the Highlands.

Separate to the cottage is a fresh and modern self-contained 1 bedroom studio. With its own bathroom and kitchenette, the studio provides flexible accommodation for guests looking for privacy. The studio is also conveniently fitted with a double sofa bed in the lounge area.

Kookaburra Cottage is ideally situated only minutes from the heart of Bowral’s’ main street. This property is a leisurely 15min walk or 3min drive to main street cafes, restaurants, and local shops.

The Property Features
• Newly renovated home with a mix of country charm and modern style
• Gas Fireplace to ensure guest's warmth during those colder nights
• Wall panel heaters for added warmth
• Outdoor deck with table and chairs perfect for an afternoon outdoors with the family
• BBQ
• Smart TV and WiFi for guests enjoyment, laptop friendly
• Kitchen fully equipped with dishwasher, oven and microwave
• Washing machine and dryer
• Complimentary highchair

Bedroom Configuration
Bedroom 1: 1 double
Bedroom 2: 1 queen
Bedroom 3: 1 single
Studio: 1 queen and 1 double sofa bed

Bathroom configuration
Bathroom 1: (bed 1 ensuite) shower, toilet, double vanity, heat lamp
Bathroom 2: (laundry) shower, toilet, vanity, hair dryer
Bathroom 3: (studio ensuite) shower, toilet, vanity

Make the most of your stay in the highlands exploring a range of local wineries in the area including Centennial Vineyards, Artemis Wines, Bendooley Estate or Southern Highlands Winery.

Take a day trip into surrounding towns such as Berrima, Bundanoon, Robertson, and Sutton Forest for a change of scenery and enjoy local shops, cafes, walking tracks, nearby galleries, and waterfalls.

Enjoy the fresh air of Bowral in this newly renovated and re-decorated home. Book your stay at Kookaburra Cottage now!

Distances to:
• 1km to Bowral Main Street
• 5km to Centennial Vineyard
• 5km to Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral
• 7km to Artemis Wines
• 8km to Berrima
• 9km to Bendooley Estate
• 15km to Southern Highlands Winery
• 16km to Sutton Forest
• 26km to Robertson

Linen:
All linen (sheets and bath towels) is supplied for your stay and included in the tariff. For the comfort of our guests, we do not triple sheet. All beds have a fitted sheet, a flat sheet and a quilt with a full cover.

Property Specific Notes:
Pets are NOT welcome at this property.

WiFi is offered as a complimentary extra. As there is no charge issues will be dealt with Asap but cannot be guaranteed.

To ensure the comfort of our guests and the neighbours, we do not accept bookings for "Schoolies" breaks/under 21yrs groups and under no circumstances do we allow weddings or parties of any sort.

Notes
Privacy: This property is a holiday rental, it is not a principal place of residence and there are no shared rooms. Enjoy your time in comfort and privacy.

Terms and Conditions: Detailed terms and conditions apply for this property and payment warrants your agreement and that of all other guests staying at the property with you. Please share the terms and conditions with your other guests.

Check-in and -out Times: During the busy months of December and January, the check-in time is 4 pm to facilitate peak back-to-back changeovers. Our standard check-in time is 3 pm and check-out time is 10 am. We offer a complimentary early check-in or late check-out time as a gesture of goodwill where booking and housekeeping schedules allow. Note that due to demand and housekeeping pressures, no early check-ins or late check-outs will be granted during the months of December and January. The safest way to secure an early check-in or later check-out is to book the property for an extra night. Contact us for a special rate for this extra night. All Sunday late check outs must be requested and approved prior to 5 pm on the Friday evening prior. All complimentary early check-ins or late check-outs must be confirmed in writing so that our housekeeping team are informed accordingly.

Guest Registration: Guest registration is mandatory for all bookings and replaces the need for a cash bond for short term bookings (up to 20 nights). It is essential for fraud prevention, damage claims, safety, and emergency purposes. The process varies depending on the online travel agent used. Direct bookings require the booker to upload a copy of their driver’s licence and credit card through our encrypted online process.

Additional Guests: The guest limits apply at all times during the booking. Any extra guests (this includes day visitors) above those that have been booked and paid for must be approved in writing prior to the stay. Only the guests staying at the property are permitted to be present. If you wish to have visitors in addition to booked guests, you must advise us in writing prior to your stay and ensure you receive written permission. This is not possible at all properties.

No Extras: This property is approved for accommodation only. No mattresses, tents, caravans or more cars than the property accommodates are allowed. Under no circumstances are the following activities permitted at any of our properties: motorbikes, dirt bikes, quad bikes, use of firearms or air rifles, fireworks.

EV Charging: For safety reasons and to comply with insurance requirements, guests are prohibited from charging electric vehicles at any property that does not have a dedicated EV charging station. Charging electric vehicles without proper infrastructure poses a fire hazard, and in the unfortunate event of an incident, insurance cover may be compromised, and the guest held liable. If in doubt, ask our team for the closest EV charging station.

Long Stay Discounts: Some of our properties are well suited to longer stays. For bookings of 30 nights or more, we may be able to offer a reduced rate compared to what’s advertised. Please feel free to get in touch with our team with your preferred dates, and we’ll be happy to look at the best available rate for you.

Property Information: Information during your stay can be found in the Guest Information Folder or by calling our office 24/7.

For medium-term bookings (21-40 nights) and long-term bookings (41-90 nights), a non-negotiable cash security deposit is required. This deposit is refunded after the departure inspection, with any damage or loss deducted. The minimum cash deposit is $2000, with higher amounts for larger or more expensive properties, or at the owner’s/manager’s discretion.

Peace of Mind: For your added security we will never request payments be made to an overseas bank account and your money is held by us and not disbursed until after your departure.

List with Us: Guest demand across our portfolio remains high, and quality properties continue to perform well. With exposure across all major booking platforms and hands‑on local management, we’re well placed to attract the right guests at the right rate. Speak with us to explore our tailored short‑term rental management options.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washer/dryer, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-21663,2576

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

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Kookaburra Cottage Cosy Comfortable Highlands Retreat
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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Bowral, a short 10-minute walk from Corbett Gardens and also 7 minutes on foot from International Cricket Hall of Fame. You'll also find Mount Gibraltar Reserve and Tractorless Vineyard less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Kookaburra Cottage – cosy and comfortable Highlands retreat?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What do couples enjoy most about Kookaburra Cottage – cosy and comfortable Highlands retreat?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this vacation home include a fireplace, a smart TV, and a kitchen.

Does Kookaburra Cottage – cosy and comfortable Highlands retreat have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does Kookaburra Cottage – cosy and comfortable Highlands retreat have connecting rooms available?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Shellharbour, NSW (WOL), which is about 21.3 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Kookaburra Cottage – cosy and comfortable Highlands retreat?

Yes, every house at Kookaburra Cottage – cosy and comfortable Highlands retreat comes with a patio.

Kookaburra Cottage – cosy and comfortable Highlands retreat Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Victor A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Place was wonderful, not happy with the late check in of 4.00pm, Could not lock the Granny flat.

Lovely stay clean and nice. Needs clearer instructions on turning on the Fireplace, as the power switch is not near the fireplace. Keys have to be worked out, only works in front door, and can not lock Granny flat. Check in to late, but really it is a lovely place and would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bowral nearly bliss

The property was very cold on arrival which was a bit off putting . The dried /artificial flowers everywhere were totally unnecessary and actually left you feeling that it was all a bit soulless. Beds were clean and comfortable,but over all it was a bit disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021