Koala Mountain Home, Widgee, Gympie, Queensland

The whole family can relax at this Idilic & peaceful place. Only 1hr & 15 mins NW Noosa, an adventure gateway to Cooloola, Rainbow Beach, & Bunya Mountains. Beautiful sunset views of Mt Widgee, ancient grass trees, Serpentine rocks. Eucalypt, Casurina & palm forrests create shelter & feed places for koalas, kangaroos, echidnas, Glossy Black cockatoos, King parrots, you will meet walking or bike riding along the tracks. Your neighbours being cows quietly wandering the paddocks next door. The space RELAX, unwind and reconnect at this peaceful 2 Bedroom home in Widgee, Qld - a divine retreat for nature loving families & individuals.. Perfect getaway for families who want to spend quality time together, in nature, Bird watchers, bushwalkers, star gazers and anyone escaping the fast pace of city living 50 acres, backing onto Widgee Mountain, where the ancient grass trees and serpentine rocky outcrops are the silent sentinels. The mountain ridges have incredible views, and bushwalking here is always an option . Koala Mountain Home fully self contained. It is at the front of the property, looks onto views of Widgee Mountain, serene and surrounded by gum trees, gardens, neighbouring farm properties. You will see cattle wandering in the paddocks, kangaroos hopping along, you will hear koalas at night time, moving around in the trees. Koala Mountain Home offers privacy and immersion into the Australian landscape. Wake up to birdsong, step into bush walking territory, with creekside walks into the seasonal wetland Palm Tree Forrest, enjoy your day connecting with your family in unstructured play, finish your day soaking in the sunset views of Mount Widgee while sipping wine & cooking dinner on the outdoor BBQ, while you watch the kids having fun playing totem tennis or on the swing in the large gum trees in the back yard, and riding the push bikes. By now you are feeling relaxed , knowing later you will be migrating to the private campfire area where after you've viewed the last rays of sunset, you light the fire we've set up for you and finnish the evening off enjoying those flames, toasting marshmallows, the stars twinkling, yarning, telling dad jokes, cuddling, as the moon us slowly saying goodnight from high above. WHAT YOU'LL LOVE Being in a Koala Corridore ( keep looking up in the gum trees, as they are quiet during the day, often asleep). Activities for the family Large yard for children to play, Bike riding 2 adult bikes & 4 other children's size bikes with helmets. ( these are in the shed in the back yard near the campfire area Large swing hanging in the gum trees in the back yard with the mountain as the backdrop Totem Tennis Badminton or Volley ball & net Board games like mousetrap, Monopoly, cards, pick up sticks Bushwalks ( on the property & locally we'll give you the info ) Outdoor BBQ & dinning area with umbrella overlooking Widgee Mountain Large back verandah fully screened with dinning table & 4 chairs with the Mountain View and play area for the children. The campfire area, let us know if you would like a fire & we will set one up for your family ( byo marshmallows, there are plenty of sticks) Creating happy memories together Ancient grass trees, Serpentine rocks & wildlife Stunning sunrise, sunset, moon & star gazing Wintertime, lighting the Combustion wood heater with glass door, keeping everything toasty warm Close to Cooloola, Rainbow Beach & Bunya Mountains gateway to adventures THE SPACE This cosy 2 bedroom home includes a kitchen, very comfortable quality queen bed, 2 single beds in 2nd bdrm, verandah at front, Covered Carport ( or extra area to spread out) & a large verandah at the back of the house enclosed with greenhouse mesh large enough for an indoor playing area & large dinning room table and chairs). House and yard set up to enjoy wildlife watching, stargazing or enjoying a glass of wine at sunset & mountain views. It suits couples, solo travellers, writers, artist & anyone craving peace. IDEAL FOR families Bird watchers Bushwalkers & hikers Nature lovers & photographers Couples seeking a romantic escape City dwellers needing quiet Guests who appreciate connecting to the land & and appreciate land that is cared for with forrest restoration, conservation & land for Wildlife in mind LOCATION Located in Widgee, near Gympie, QLD and backing directly onto Widgee Mountain, this retreat offers peacful farm life, walks around landscaped native flowering gardens and true wilderness, privacy and uninterrupted scenery - while still being within easy reach of major attractions. Guests have exclusive access to entire house and house yard. The toilet is seperate to the bathroom situated near entrance verandah, easily accessed from outside. The house has 2 verandahs, and covered carport, making it easy to enjoy outdoor living , keeping an eye on the children playing in the private large fenced bushland yard. Enjoy privacy -no nearby neighbours, no interruptions. OTHER THINGS TO NOTE Telstra works well, other providers may not. We have a WiFi dongel available so you can connect to social media & connects the TV . Bring your Netflix password. Please bring appropriate footwear, hat & water for bushwalks. Wildlife is abundant - expect birds, kangaroos, koalas & natural sounds. AMMENITIES LIST Electricity Outdoor lighting Mobile phone charging WiFi Dongel Smart TV Ceiling fans Outdoor seating Verandah at front Entrance Screened Verandah at Back with Dinning table & 4 chairs Outdoor BBQ area with round table, 4 chairs & outdoor umbrella with views of Widgee Mountain Mountains & bush views Camp fire area Indoor combustion wood heater for winter Covered Carport Large fenced yard for playing & riding bikes Push bikes & helmets KITCHEN Breakfast bar with 2 bar stools, dinning table seating for 4 is on back verandah ( with greenhouse screening) Walk in pantry 4 burner gas stove with grill & oven Medium size fridge door & freezer door rice cooker, pizza tray, pizza cutter, small electric frypan, electric wok, baking trays, cooking pots & fry pans, cooking utensils, potato masher, vege peeler, tongs, egg flip, bottle opener, cork screw, wooden spoon, serving spoons, salad bowl/mixing bowl, Cutlery, plates, cups & glasses cutting board, sharp knife, grater, hand juicer, cling wrap, baking bags, alfoil, jam, honey, Vegemite, rice Kettle & tea pot, coffee infuser teas, coffee, sugar, UHT milk, Sink & prep space, hand wash, dish liquid & cloths, tea towels, first aid kit, fire extinguisher & fire safety blanket Recycle, compost & general waste bins BEDROOMS & LIVING SPACE Bed 1 ( Queen Bed) Bed 2 ( 2 single beds) Quality bedding blankets, pillows, sheets, & towels 3 seater couch that fold out to a double bed 2 single lounge seats 2 small coffee tables Combustion wood fire heater with glass door Original Paintings of Australian Native Wildlife by Milly ( any sales fund our Bush Mountain Trust's tree planting projects ) BATHROOM Walk in shower, Mermaid Mural, Separate flushing toilet on entrance verandah Towels Eco friendly toiletries, liquid soap, shampoo, conditioner OUTDOOR & NATURE Mountain Views & farmland views Bushwalk access to Widgee Mountain, creek line walks into Palm Tree Forrest, Australian native flower walks, bush tucker & bush medicine walks. Birdwatching, koalas, wallabies, glossy black cocatoos, king parrots, wildlife photography Star gazing Sunrise & sunset viewing spots HOUSE RULES Children to be supervised at all times. There are house yard fences, please take extra care the little ones don't wander by themselves outside the yard into the paddocks, as there are dams. No parties of excess loud music please, we are a retreat space No smoking in house or verandahs If you do smoke please keep all cigarette butts in a jar with a lid & take with you. (ask us for one if you don't have a container) No smoking when you are bushwalking on the property. Widgee is a high risk bushfire area in Summertime fire season. Please leave house as tidy & clean as you arrived, wash up & put away dishes, clean stove, rubbish in bins provided. leave sheets etc on bed, leave towels hanging up in bathroom ( cleaner will collect) Leave gates as you find them Check in after 2pm, check out by 10am Thank you 😊 #family #2 bedroom #4people #entire house #peacfulfarmland #australiannative flowergardens #koalas #kangaroos #birdlife #wildlife #wilderness #privacy #peace #bushwalking #pushbikes #makingmemories #goodtimes #palmtreeforrest Guest access you have entire access of the house and yard, enquire with us for other access to walking trails etc, so we know who is going where. At times we have other people on the 50 acre property, to ensure everybody has their private paradise