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Spotted Gum - A Tranquil Mountain Retreat Surrounded by Nature

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Laidley South, QLD
  • Place, Hidden Vale Adventure Park
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Willowbank Raceway
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Place, Queensland Raceway
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, Toowoomba, QLD (TWB)

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About the area

Laidley South

When you stay at this vacation home in Laidley South, you'll be in the mountains and within a 5-minute drive of Old Hiddenvale Nature Refuge. .This vacation home is 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Mount Beau Brummell Conservation Park and 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from The University of Queensland - Gatton Campus.

What's nearby

  • The University of Queensland - Gatton Campus - 34 min drive - 25.6 km
  • Hidden Vale Adventure Park - 37 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Willowbank Raceway - 57 min drive - 59.4 km
  • Queensland Raceway - 59 min drive - 60.9 km

Getting around

  • Laidley Station - 17 min drive
  • Grandchester Station - 22 min drive
  • Toowoomba, QLD (TWB) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Queensland National Hotel - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Exchange Hotel - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Rustique Rose Tea Room - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Eagle Rock Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Kelli's Diner - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Spotted Gum - A Tranquil Mountain Retreat Surrounded by Nature

Spotted Gum is a beautifully laid out self-sufficient 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home established on 12 acres of native bushland is completely off-grid, gloriously private, and surrounded by the natural beauty of the Lockyer Valley landscape. Located just 10-minutes from Laidley’s town centre, and a further 60-minutes to Brisbane, this unique property presents an entry to the highly sought-after Australian off grid lifestyle paired with luxurious family living and entertaining.

Inside, the home showcases an aesthetic of harmonious simplicity and uninhibited openness. The warmth of the afternoon sun and truly captivating views of the mountains are welcomed into the spacious open-plan deck and living area, creating an unparalleled living experience. The kitchen integrates modern contemporary design and functionality seamlessly, boasting a large country cooker and an extensive open pantry with all the modern appliances.
Outside, there are multiple areas to host family and friends. The undercover deck area is great for entertaining year-round and is connected to a plunge pool and the fire pit area which take full advantage of the properties location and uninterrupted views across the Lockyer Valley.

Access to the property is via a 3km graded dirt road which is accessible by normal 2WD vehicles and is surrounded by native bush land with cleared walking trails and endless mountain bike tracks across the road at Spicers Hidden Vale. Take delight in the abundant bird life and entertain in the evening and watch the sun set behind the hills before enjoying the spectacular night sky by the camp fire.

Laidley is a quiet township which has promoted itself the 'Country Garden of Queensland' because the rich, dark soils which surround the town and support mixed farming, vegetable growing for the Brisbane markets, dairying and cotton.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 10 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Note from host: Parties accepted with 10 guests max
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

Private Mountain Retreat Laidley South
Private Mountain Retreat Private vacation home
Private Mountain Retreat Private vacation home Laidley South