Dantosa Blue Mountains Retreat

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Dantosa Blue Mountains Retreat
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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Excellent location!

9.7

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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Dantosa Blue Mountains Retreat in Katoomba offers a holiday home with a water sports facility, garden, terrace, tennis court, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy an outdoor seating area, picnic spot, family rooms, and express check-in and check-out services. Comfortable Amenities: The property features air-conditioning, balcony with lake views, streaming services, washing machine, patio, private bathroom, barbecue, tea and coffee maker, dining table, outdoor furniture, and free toiletries. Additional amenities include a kitchenette, spa bath, fireplace, and interconnected rooms. Local Attractions: Katoomba Scenic World, The Three Sisters, and Three Sisters Cable Car are 5 km away. The Museum of Fire is 48 km from the retreat. Guests can enjoy canoeing and hiking in the surrounding area. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the lakes and scenic views, making it a preferred choice for relaxation and outdoor activities.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
2 bunk beds
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
and
2 sofa beds
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Bedroom 4
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
and
2 sofa beds
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Bedroom 4
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 5
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 6
2 single beds
Bedroom 7
2 bunk beds
and
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jacqueline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Dantosa retreat is in a most idyllic and peaceful setting surrounded by beautiful trees with a fabulous lake view. Listening to so many different birds and star gazing at night were some of my highlights The house was very high speck. Clean ,...”
  • Rae
    Australia Australia
    “The property is so beautiful, peaceful and private. We had lovely walks, played tennis and the kids (teens) could roam freely.”
  • Telma
    Australia Australia
    “Breathtaking scenery… Much beautiful than the photos in the website.”
  • Arnold
    Australia Australia
    “Awesome setting, clean and comfortable! Great tennis court and paddling fun on small lake.”
  • Jenni
    Australia Australia
    “I liked the location and quietness. Contact with Owners was prompt and helpful.”
  • Nga
    Australia Australia
    “We booked the cottage for a weekend. The property was easy to find. Short drive from Katoomba town centre but on the other side of the highway. The lake was beautiful. Wonderful property. Had everything we needed for a weekend. Great communication...”
  • Louise
    Australia Australia
    “Immaculate house and cottage that accommodated our large group of 14! House is beautifully fitted out, in particular the kitchen had everything you could need. Wood fire in lounge was lovely to sit around and central heating kept us cosy inside....”
  • Linda
    Australia Australia
    “The location was beautiful and the accommodation so clean and well presented. All conveniences were included to a high standard. The welcoming pack was also wonderful and included locally sourced items. Just what we needed. The location too was so...”
  • Xiaodan
    Australia Australia
    “This is a very beautiful place. It is very suitable for autumn to see maple leaves. A very clean and tidy house. Highly recommended, I will come again next time.”
  • Sharon
    Australia Australia
    “stunning location, lovely facilities,well stocked kitchen.”

Hosted by Derek Young & Gabriela Domicelj

9.6
Host review score
Derek Young & Gabriela Domicelj
Dantosa is set on 9 acres of serene parkland with paths, streams and a breathtaking private lake. It comfortably sleeps up to 18 people and offers something for families, friends, Weddings, corporate retreats, health and wellness retreats. Originally a goat farm, the property has a 30-year-old established Blue Mountains garden and accommodation in two buildings - Dantosa House and adjacent Dantosa Cottage. Dantosa House has a modern elegance with a gourmet kitchen and spacious terrace overlooking the lake. The large living area includes a Norwegian wood fireplace and the house has central heating. Dantosa House sleeps up to 10 people, in 4 bedrooms. Dantosa Cottage was the original farmhouse and sleeps up to 8 people in 3 bedrooms. It also has views over the gardens and lake Enjoy a game of tennis, canoeing on the lake, a game of boules or a stroll in the beautiful gardens. After a day’s bushwalking, come back to luxury – arrange for a local chef to cater for your group, take a spa bath, or simply gather around the log fireplace with a glass of wine and your friends. Enjoy the garden’s distinct four seasons.
We welcome all our guests to treat Dantosa as your home for the time you are here. Bring your family, bring your friends, celebrate special occasions or create new ones; come to Dantosa for inspiration, bring your employees, your team mates, your start-up ventures or follow your Yoga teacher or your wellness practitoner to this special place we once called home that can be yours for as long as you make it.
Dantosa is the ideal base to access the World Heritage Blue Mountains National Park. It is just 5 minutes drive from Echo Point, Katoomba, hiking trails and more... Explore the many adventure activities, bushwalks, attractions, galleries and experiences on offer in the Blue Mountains.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

Dantosa Blue Mountains Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 1,500 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about US$990. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 110 per child, per night
Cot upon request
AUD 25 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 110 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Dantosa Blue Mountains Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

A damage deposit of AUD 1,500 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: PID-STRA-8733