10/10 Excellent
James F.
12 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb
James F.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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Tranquil bush paradise retreat, architecturally designed for tropics with pool
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6124 sq m
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Explore the area
Wagait Beach, NT
- The Esplanade85 min drive
- Darwin Waterfront85 min drive
- Mindil Beach115 min drive
- Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)112 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Living Room 1
1 Double Futon
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
Tranquil bush paradise retreat, architecturally designed for tropics with pool
The Hideaway Bush Retreat is the perfect place to hideaway, getaway, disconnect and reconnect. Situated on 4000sqm, this architecturally designed home with cathedral ceilings and air-conditioned bedrooms will be your retreat from life. A short 15-minute ferry ride from Cullen Bay or an easy 1.5-hour drive from Darwin City, which takes you through Berry Springs and along the outer border of our famous Litchfield National Park.
The Hideaway is a retreat, a retreat from hustle and bustle, where you can relax in the hammock in the breezeway or sit by the plunge pool and watch the beautiful native animals. You might be lucky enough to see Curlews, Kookaburras, Parrots, Rosellas, Wallabies, Bush Chooks and Kangaroos.
The Hideaway has no Wi-Fi or television (you can of course BYO your own device) but instead has a yoga mat and bolster, pool equipment to exercise, beautiful paths to meander through the garden and is located 800 m from the beautiful beach. We have heaps of board and card games as well as an extensive library where you can choose your next novel to escape with.
In the Wet Season, laze in bed in the air-conditioning and listen to the sound of the rain on the tin roof. Sit in the breezeway, with the fans on and admire the beautiful, green lush gardens. In the Dry, host a dinner around the pool, a BBQ lunch around the outdoor setting off the breezeway or just chill in the hammock.
There are two air-conditioned bedrooms. The master has a queen bed, bedsides with lamps and a storage area. From this room you have two lovely views, one of purple bougainvillea and the other of the native bush. The second has two single beds. There is a futon in the main entry which can be used as well. Should you need a cot, this can be supplied as well.
The Cox Country Club is open Thursday - Sunday for dinner and drinks. You are guaranteed to find a colourful local to chat with or you can sit under the fans, enjoy the atmosphere and a few drinks. There is a children's play area, they often host markets and often have live entertainment.
The Hideaway is a retreat, a retreat from hustle and bustle, where you can relax in the hammock in the breezeway or sit by the plunge pool and watch the beautiful native animals. You might be lucky enough to see Curlews, Kookaburras, Parrots, Rosellas, Wallabies, Bush Chooks and Kangaroos.
The Hideaway has no Wi-Fi or television (you can of course BYO your own device) but instead has a yoga mat and bolster, pool equipment to exercise, beautiful paths to meander through the garden and is located 800 m from the beautiful beach. We have heaps of board and card games as well as an extensive library where you can choose your next novel to escape with.
In the Wet Season, laze in bed in the air-conditioning and listen to the sound of the rain on the tin roof. Sit in the breezeway, with the fans on and admire the beautiful, green lush gardens. In the Dry, host a dinner around the pool, a BBQ lunch around the outdoor setting off the breezeway or just chill in the hammock.
There are two air-conditioned bedrooms. The master has a queen bed, bedsides with lamps and a storage area. From this room you have two lovely views, one of purple bougainvillea and the other of the native bush. The second has two single beds. There is a futon in the main entry which can be used as well. Should you need a cot, this can be supplied as well.
The Cox Country Club is open Thursday - Sunday for dinner and drinks. You are guaranteed to find a colourful local to chat with or you can sit under the fans, enjoy the atmosphere and a few drinks. There is a children's play area, they often host markets and often have live entertainment.
Property manager
Nicole Skene
Languages
English
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Breakfast available
Parking available
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House Rules
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
The breezeway is elevated & has no safety rail.
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Wagait Beach
Wagait Beach is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mindil Beach and Darwin Waterfront. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Darwin Entertainment Centre or Fannie Bay Race Course.
Wagait Beach, NT
What's nearby
- The Esplanade - 85 min drive - 121.9 km
- Darwin Waterfront - 85 min drive - 121.7 km
- Mindil Beach Sunset Market - 86 min drive - 121.3 km
- Cullen Bay Marina - 87 min drive - 122.8 km
- Mindil Beach - 115 min drive - 129.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Lola's Pergola - 87 min drive
- Darwin Ski Club - 84 min drive
- The Sportsbar - 85 min drive
- Sandbar - 86 min drive
- Exotic North Indian cuisine - 87 min drive
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10/10 Excellent
Kellie S.
11 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outreach staycation
Kellie S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
About the host
Hosted by Nicole Skene
Came to Darwin not thinking we would stay. Sold up in Sydney and bought here in Wagait Beach. We are never leaving! This is the most magical place on earth!
Why they chose this property
Serendipity! We used to camp here and one day we went for a drive, saw this house and said, lets live here one day. Fast forward to 2024, we had a friend stay and we took her to Litchfield. On the way back to The Noonamah Hotel I pointed to the turn off to Wagait Beach and said this is our favourite spot in The Territory. Friend asked how much houses were, I said no idea. We opened realestate.com at the pub and the place you are staying in was the first house to feature...... and I said, we are buying this. The rest is history!
What makes this property unique
So close to the beach, however nestled in bushland with the most beautiful native wildlife.
Languages:
English
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