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Girraween Rural Retreat with Gorgeous Lagoon Pool
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 2121 sq m
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Explore the area
Herbert, NT
- The Esplanade38 min drive
- Darwin Waterfront39 min drive
- Mindil Beach39 min drive
- Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)44 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Girraween Rural Retreat with Gorgeous Lagoon Pool
About this space
Find peace and relaxation among the lush green landscape of the Northern Territory’s Herbert. At home, walk 30m to your tropical pool surrounded by emerald trees and experience ultimate garden serenity—a refreshing escape in a comfortable, recently-built cabin.
The space
Discover serenity at Girraween Rural Retreat—a self-contained cabin that has a private front yard and an open-plan design with breezy front and rear decks.
Timber-like flooring, premium kitchen appliances, large windows, BBQ and stunning outdoor front and rear decks offer expansive views of the lush greenery and the garden. Enjoy a kitchen that is fully equipped with premium appliances including a gas stove, full-sized fridge, large oven, and coffee machine. You also have a choice to dine indoors or stay outdoors on the two private decks, offering bar-top seating facing the garden or use the comfortable lounge. A daybed on the front deck completes your outdoor comfort, while a fire pit provides the perfect spot to warm up on those cool dry season mornings and evenings under the stars.
Inside you’ll find a living room with a leather couch and flat-screen TV. A comfortable bedroom has black-out blinds, built-in cupboards and a plush queen bed. A glass door to the rear deck enables a view of lush greenery. A spacious bathroom features a generous shower and a large vanity. Additions include undercover parking, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a Bluetooth speaker and a washing machine.
You will be treated to the presence of two domesticated pure Alpine Dingoes that have the kindest of natures and complemented by the abundance of indigenous bird life on the property. You have a walking track that meanders throughout the property over several kilometers through native flora from cycads to stringy bark trees. At the end of your walk you can cool down in the swimming pool.
During your stay you will have the entire cabin to yourself. Please make yourself at home! You’ll be sharing the property with the owners who stay in the main house.
Other things to note
Before your arrival, we will also share a house guide that contains instructions on how to access the property and anything else you may need to know. A comprehensive introductory compendium is provided within the retreat as well as a booklet containing all instructions for appliances.
Find peace and relaxation among the lush green landscape of the Northern Territory’s Herbert. At home, walk 30m to your tropical pool surrounded by emerald trees and experience ultimate garden serenity—a refreshing escape in a comfortable, recently-built cabin.
The space
Discover serenity at Girraween Rural Retreat—a self-contained cabin that has a private front yard and an open-plan design with breezy front and rear decks.
Timber-like flooring, premium kitchen appliances, large windows, BBQ and stunning outdoor front and rear decks offer expansive views of the lush greenery and the garden. Enjoy a kitchen that is fully equipped with premium appliances including a gas stove, full-sized fridge, large oven, and coffee machine. You also have a choice to dine indoors or stay outdoors on the two private decks, offering bar-top seating facing the garden or use the comfortable lounge. A daybed on the front deck completes your outdoor comfort, while a fire pit provides the perfect spot to warm up on those cool dry season mornings and evenings under the stars.
Inside you’ll find a living room with a leather couch and flat-screen TV. A comfortable bedroom has black-out blinds, built-in cupboards and a plush queen bed. A glass door to the rear deck enables a view of lush greenery. A spacious bathroom features a generous shower and a large vanity. Additions include undercover parking, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a Bluetooth speaker and a washing machine.
You will be treated to the presence of two domesticated pure Alpine Dingoes that have the kindest of natures and complemented by the abundance of indigenous bird life on the property. You have a walking track that meanders throughout the property over several kilometers through native flora from cycads to stringy bark trees. At the end of your walk you can cool down in the swimming pool.
During your stay you will have the entire cabin to yourself. Please make yourself at home! You’ll be sharing the property with the owners who stay in the main house.
Other things to note
Before your arrival, we will also share a house guide that contains instructions on how to access the property and anything else you may need to know. A comprehensive introductory compendium is provided within the retreat as well as a booklet containing all instructions for appliances.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
About the area
Herbert
Located in Herbert, this cabin is in a rural area. Howard Springs Nature Park and Shoal Bay Coastal Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Crocodylus Park and Territory Wildlife Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Hidden Valley Raceway or TIO Stadium.
Herbert, NT
What's nearby
- Hidden Valley Raceway - 34 min drive - 32.3 km
- The Esplanade - 38 min drive - 41.5 km
- Darwin Convention Centre - 38 min drive - 41.5 km
- Darwin Waterfront - 39 min drive - 41.6 km
- Mindil Beach - 39 min drive - 41.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Humpty Dumpty Cafe - 18 min drive
- Humpty Doo Tavern - 19 min drive
- Humpty Doo Bellygood Noodle Bar - 18 min drive
- United Humpty Doo - 18 min drive
- Country Fried Chicken . Mobile Catering Food Business - 19 min drive
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About the host
Your host
David and Susan love the rural environment being surrounded by indigenous bush on the property. David is a professional photographer and only too happy to impart photographic tips if required. David and Susan have extensive knowledge of the indigenous fauna and flora and bush food located on the property. They also have two domesticated pure Alpine dingoes that love to greet you. We enjoy discussing the attributes that make up a dingo, and their characteristics that set them well apart from domesticated dogs.
Davids has a particular passion for the bird life on the property and has put together a portfolio of bird images photographed on the property along with indigenous flora images. Having observed the variety of birds on the property over 15 years, he has much to talk about the birds and their habits and nesting sites.
David and Susan spent years in Arnhem Land so are happy to impart aspects of aboriginal culture they have learned while living in aboriginal communities. David managed an Aboriginal Art Centre on Galiwinku and has samples of aboriginal artifacts and art that he is happy to discuss from stone axes to artwork on bark. This includes the uses of indigenous flora and their aboriginal uses.
We very much enjoy having guests share our property and discussing how special the property is. Of course, there is much to see off the property and are happy to assist with knowledge we have gained over our 46 years in the Northern Territory.
We enjoy seeing the pleasure of our guests relaxing on the two decks or in the pool. If requested we also enjoy handing on cultural, fauna and flora knowledge of the area. If requested we are happy to impart knowledge of what to see and visit off the property within the neighbourhood and draw on our 46 years in the Northern Territory.
In the morning and evenings of the cool dry season we love lighting the campfire and having a chat over billy tea, campfire cooked treats and the inevitable fire melted marshmallows.
Davids has a particular passion for the bird life on the property and has put together a portfolio of bird images photographed on the property along with indigenous flora images. Having observed the variety of birds on the property over 15 years, he has much to talk about the birds and their habits and nesting sites.
David and Susan spent years in Arnhem Land so are happy to impart aspects of aboriginal culture they have learned while living in aboriginal communities. David managed an Aboriginal Art Centre on Galiwinku and has samples of aboriginal artifacts and art that he is happy to discuss from stone axes to artwork on bark. This includes the uses of indigenous flora and their aboriginal uses.
We very much enjoy having guests share our property and discussing how special the property is. Of course, there is much to see off the property and are happy to assist with knowledge we have gained over our 46 years in the Northern Territory.
We enjoy seeing the pleasure of our guests relaxing on the two decks or in the pool. If requested we also enjoy handing on cultural, fauna and flora knowledge of the area. If requested we are happy to impart knowledge of what to see and visit off the property within the neighbourhood and draw on our 46 years in the Northern Territory.
In the morning and evenings of the cool dry season we love lighting the campfire and having a chat over billy tea, campfire cooked treats and the inevitable fire melted marshmallows.
Why they chose this property
Both Susan and I are bushies at heart, and at our first opportunity moved from suburban life to a rural lifestyle. We love gardening and have enjoyed landscaping around the main house and your unit. The rest of the property is indigenous flora and we have propagated additional indigenous species that attract birds.
The black skies at night, without interference from artificial lights, give amazing stargazing conditions of the constellations and the milky way. Waking up in the morning to the sounds of a multitude of birds is as pleasurable as hearing rain on the corrugated roof and the smell of the wet earth.
Once the birds have roosted at night, the silence without traffic and the normal associated sounds of city life is healing as is the howls from our dingoes. Guests have reported it brings a smile to their face when they howl in harmony.
One of our pleasures is with coffee or tea in hand, we walk the several kilometres of well-maintained tracks in the cool of the morning and evenings. Of course, our dingoes tag along while we are engaging with the presence of the bird life. The odd lizards occasionally scamper by and we search for animal tracks on the walking track that tell us the story of activity over the previous night.
As a treat, when in season, we indulge ourselves in the pickings of indigenous bush tucker picked of bushes and trees as we walk the track. One of the skills we learnt from aboriginals while living in Arnhem Land.
With all these pleasures of rural life we are only 12 kilometres from Coolalinga that boast two supermarkets, a shopping centre, two cafes, gymnasium, hairdresser, restaurant and fuel. What you can't find at Coolalinga you will find in the satellite city of Palmerston only a further 11 kilometres.
Further afield by 40 km is Fogg Dam where the fauna and flora are stunning in their natural habitat. Closer to your unit is McMinns Lagoon where birdlife abounds and a circumnavigating walking track.
The black skies at night, without interference from artificial lights, give amazing stargazing conditions of the constellations and the milky way. Waking up in the morning to the sounds of a multitude of birds is as pleasurable as hearing rain on the corrugated roof and the smell of the wet earth.
Once the birds have roosted at night, the silence without traffic and the normal associated sounds of city life is healing as is the howls from our dingoes. Guests have reported it brings a smile to their face when they howl in harmony.
One of our pleasures is with coffee or tea in hand, we walk the several kilometres of well-maintained tracks in the cool of the morning and evenings. Of course, our dingoes tag along while we are engaging with the presence of the bird life. The odd lizards occasionally scamper by and we search for animal tracks on the walking track that tell us the story of activity over the previous night.
As a treat, when in season, we indulge ourselves in the pickings of indigenous bush tucker picked of bushes and trees as we walk the track. One of the skills we learnt from aboriginals while living in Arnhem Land.
With all these pleasures of rural life we are only 12 kilometres from Coolalinga that boast two supermarkets, a shopping centre, two cafes, gymnasium, hairdresser, restaurant and fuel. What you can't find at Coolalinga you will find in the satellite city of Palmerston only a further 11 kilometres.
Further afield by 40 km is Fogg Dam where the fauna and flora are stunning in their natural habitat. Closer to your unit is McMinns Lagoon where birdlife abounds and a circumnavigating walking track.
What makes this property unique
Girraween Rural Retreat is unique in that as little as possible we have not changed the natural landscape. We have planted additional indigenous flora types to attract more birds. By respecting the bird life, we have annually returning birds such as the Imperial Torres Strait Pigeon that flies from Cape York Peninsula in Queensland to nest in the same tree on our property each year.
We have resident Tawny Frog mouths and Orange footed scrub fowls that treat the property as theirs. The kilometres of well-maintained walking track meandering throughout the property is an absolute first in the rural area and is regularly graded. This enables easy access to the fauna a flora over the entire property.
We have resident Tawny Frog mouths and Orange footed scrub fowls that treat the property as theirs. The kilometres of well-maintained walking track meandering throughout the property is an absolute first in the rural area and is regularly graded. This enables easy access to the fauna a flora over the entire property.
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