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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Queen Room with Balcony at Kookaburra Retreat in Pakenham offers a recently renovated homestay with a garden and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out services, a lounge, and a shared kitchen. Modern Amenities: The property features air-conditioning, a terrace, balcony, washing machine, patio, private bathroom, kitchen, fireplace, barbecue, lake views, and garden views. Additional amenities include a dining area, outdoor furniture, and free toiletries. Delicious Breakfast: A continental, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free breakfast is served with juice and fruits. Special diet menus are available. Local Attractions: Located 8 km from Pakenham Train Station, 28 km from Dandenong Train Station, 43 km from Victoria Golf Club, and 45 km from Chadstone Shopping Mall. Essendon Fields Airport is 70 km away. Guests can enjoy hiking and cycling.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Caroline
    Australia Australia
    The location was great - my son loved getting to feed the Kookaburras
  • Pauline
    Australia Australia
    Amazing location. Beautiful bush views. Lots of bird life. Friendly, non-intrusive hosts. Town a short drive away.
  • Hiromi
    Australia Australia
    We really enjoyed our stay at Kookaburra retreat. The house is surrounded by nature and also the inside is very neat, clean and very welcoming. There are many indoor plants that made us relax. Our lovely hosts Angela and Glenn are a warm nice...
  • Sean
    Australia Australia
    Feeding a line up of Kookaburras and having Rosella and King Parrots come up to the balcony... The calm and peace of the location... The hosts, Ange and Glenn were also amazing.
  • Nicky
    Australia Australia
    A tranquil heaven on earth with comfort,peace and amazing hosts. I will definitely be back. Nothing was too much trouble and everything you can think of is supplied. Thankyou Angela and Glenn x
  • Clara
    Australia Australia
    Angela and Glen were absolutely lovely, made us feel very welcome, and gave us fruits, toast, hot chocolate, and other snacks for our stay with them. They were even kind enough to let us come back well after out check out time to shower and clean...
  • Jitka
    Australia Australia
    This place is extraordinarily special! I felt very welcome; the house, the room, and the surroundings were beautiful. Angela and Glenn are such a lovely people. There are many walks close by, and the views are breathtaking. The birds come so...
  • Joerg
    Germany Germany
    Alles! Angela und Glenn gewähren eine offenherzige und äußerst zuvorkommende Gastfreundschaft. Wenn man mehr als 10 Punkte geben könnte, haben es die Beiden verdient! Die bisher beste Unterkunft auf unserer Reise durch Australien!

Hosted by Angela & Glenn

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Angela & Glenn
This unique hilltop property has stunning views and wildlife. It is located centrally to the Dandenong Ranges, Gumbuya World, Mornington Peninsula, Gippsland, Westfield Fountaingate, and much more. We are situated on 18 acres of bushland, and you can feed the kookaburras and parrots morning and night. Glenn and I live on the property, and can provide local knowledge and recommendations. We are sociable and willing to chat, but we also respect your privacy, and can mostly keep out of your way if you prefer! I am a Natural Therapist, and can provide treatments if you'd like. I offer Reiki, Relaxation Massage, Bowen Therapy, Emotional Healing, Sound Healing and Ear Candling. There is another therapist available for visits who provides Breathwork Therapy. I also have a small shop on the property, selling crystals, jewellery and stones if you're interesed in having a browse. There are lovely bushwalks on and around our property, including the Cardinia Aqueduct Trail. We have supermarkets, Post Office, Railway Stations, Restaurants, etc. within a short drive. We supply a light breakfast of cereal, toast/spreads, fruit, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, etc. In winter, we have a wood heater for your enjoyment and warmth. We have a treasure-chest of board games, playing cards, jigsaw puzzles, etc. If you like to cook, we have a large, modern, fully-equipped kitchen. The guest bathroom is newly renovated. There are two decks for eating and sitting if you choose. You may like to feed the friendly Kookaburras and parrots each morning and evening. We look forward to welcoming you!
We welcome you to our home, and love sharing the tranquility and beauty of the area with our guests. Angela is a Natural Therapist, and also runs a small shop, selling crystals, healing stones and jewellery. Glenn is a Health, Safety & Environment Advisor. We are happy to interact with you during your stay, or we can mostly keep out of your way if you prefer. If there's anything we can help you with, just ask!
We are located in a secluded area of bush, whilst being only 3km from the local shops, restaurants, etc. The property is also centrally located within a convenient distance to many attractions and places of interest. We can advise on places to go and things to do, if you'd like. It's a short walk to the popular, Cardinia Aqueduct walking trail, and to the Hilltop Nature Reserve. We offer the best of both worlds, with quiet, secluded environment, within a short drive to tourist destinations, shopping, activities and amenities.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
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Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Queen Room with Balcony at Kookaburra 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.

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

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.