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"The Kabahna". Free Wi Fi, Wood fire, wood supplied. A/C all rooms, D/W.

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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TALBINGO, NSW
  • Blowering Dam
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Yarrangobilly Caves
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Selwyn Snow Resort
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Tumut, NSW (TUM)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

"The Kabahna". Free Wi Fi, Wood fire, wood supplied. A/C all rooms, D/W.

This is a fully self-contained 3-bedroom house with full water & mountain views from glassed dining room.
Close to all amenities, the backyard backs onto Talbingo Country Club, golf course and tennis courts.

Sleeps 8 people. EG: 7 adults on bottom beds and 1 child comfortably on top single bunk. Linen supplied.

2 TVs with Netflix.
Comfortable living room with TV. Leather L shaped lounger, A/C and
wood fire with wood supplied.
Fully equipped modern kitchen with dishwasher.
Abundance of plates cutlery & glasses,
Conservatory style Dining Area with mountain & water views with TV.
Microwave, refrigerator/ separate freezer, crock pot, electric frypans, George foreman grill. pots and pans., (convection glass oven, Air fryer.)
Bathroom (includes shower recess with small foot bath for children) and toilet, 4 lamp heater and a hairdryer.
Separate toilet near laundry both inside.
Comfortable beds - all with electric blankets doonas & mink blankets & pillows.
Main Bedroom: 1 x queen bed
2nd Bedroom: 1 set bunks + 1 x double bed.
3rd Bedroom: 1 x double bed.
Linen provided and personal bath towels.
Bring your own swimming towels.

Foot mat and hand towels provided. Hand wash.
Games & toys for the kids to play with
Wood fire in Lounge Room. WOOD SUPPLIED
Evaporative Air conditioning in all bedrooms and living areas installed 2017.
Reverse cycle air conditioning + ceiling fans in living areas
Laundry with automatic washing machine and dryer, iron and ironing board
3 Secluded patio at rear
Gas BBQ
Fully fenced back yard with room for kids to play
Children's playground across the road with cricket field & pitch , basketball hoop.
Close to all amenities

***ACCOMMODATION RATE FOR PERIODS of TWO WEEKS and OVER NEGOTIABLE!

TALBINGO INFORMATION:

* Centre of the mighty Snowy Mountain Scheme (one of the greatest engineering feats of the world)

* Birthplace of Miles Franklin (author of "My Brilliant Career")

* Ken Warby - The Worlds Fastest Man on Water - The Record 511.11km/h, 8th October 1978, "Spirit of Australia", Blowering Dam (5 min. from Talbingo)

FACILITIES

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TALBINGO COUNTRY CLUB: 50 metres directly out our back gate and licensed club. Visitors welcome. ATM available. DVD video hire. Pool & billiard tables. Dining room with beautiful mountain views. Talbingo (CHINESE RESTAURANT): includes Australian, Thai & Chinese cooking. bookings for families recommended All parties catered for. 9 Hole Golf course & tennis courts for hire available.

TALBINGO SUPERMARKET: Open 7 days. Stocks all provisions for the holidaymaker. Newsagency, souvenirs, pharmaceutical, groceries and smallgoods, fresh meat to order, hardware, fishing tackle.
Beer, wine and spirits. Computer/printing/internet/faxing, photocopier & laminating service available. Rural Transaction Centre facility includes Medicare Easy Claim, Centrelink Access Point etc.

TALBINGO SERVICE STATION: All BP products including diesel, fishing tackle and licenses, souvenirs, ice, porta gas and SHOW CHAINS. Toboggan hire. Laundromat.

goPLAYoutside.: Leisure Equipment for hire and sale. Gear includes cycling, camping & hiking, kids gear, water sports, destination gear & winter sports.


OTHER SERVICES: Police station, library. Outdoor Ski and Water Hire activities, public phones, Miles Franklin Park, BBQ & toilet facilities, Jounama Creek picnic area, Boat launch areas, Swimming areas, Church: Australia's first interdenominational church etc. new cross country bike track.



ACTIVITIES

* Talbingo Country Club, Golf Course & Tennis Courts (100m)
* Historic Gold Mining Town of Kiandra and Adelong
* Other Towns to visit: Tumut, Gundagai, Batlow, Cabramurra, Tumbarumba, Adaminaby, Cooma
* Picnics and barbeques
* Great half and full day car trips
* 4WD tracks in National & State Forests (subject to weather & conditions). Snowchains may be required in winter. Some roads & 4WD tracks are closed in winter due to snow.
* Bike Riding and Walks
* Just sit back and relax

DISTANCES & APPROXIMATE TIMES TO OTHER DESTINATIONS FROM TALBINGO (according to RACQ database):
* Tours of Tumut 3 Power Station (3 km)
* Yarrangobilly Caves (39 km - 37 min)
* Tumut (43 km - 33 min)
* Kiandra (55 km - 39 min)
* Selwyn Snowfields (57 km - 41 min)
* Adelong (62 km - 50 min)
* Tours of T2 Power Station (70 km)
* Batlow (74 km - 1:04 hr)
* Cabramurra (74 km - 1:01 hr)
* Gundagai (76 km - 1:02 hr)
* Adaminaby (92 km - 1:03 hr)
* Wee Jasper (110 km - 1:47 hr)
* Tumbarumba (111 km - 1:35 hr)
* Khancoban (137 km - 2:18 hr)
* Cooma (143 km - 1:40 hr)
* Wagga Wagga (144 km - 1:53 hr)
* Jindabyne (177 km - 2:14 hr)
* Smiggins Hole (206 km - 2:38 hr)
* Perisher Valley (209 km - 2:41 hr)
* Thredbo (211 km - 2:43 hr)
* Bega (254 km - 3:01 hr)
* Canberra (258 km - 3:10 hr)
* Sydney (446 km - 5:37 hr)
* Melbourne (563 km - 6:10 hr)

VISIT: Batlow for apples; Adelong & Kiandra for gold diggings; Yarrangobilly for caves; the Snowy Mountains, Tumut 3 Power Station, Talbingo Dam, Kosciusko National Park, Bago State Forest, Blue Water Holes, Buddong Falls and much, much more.

FISHING: All year for rainbow trout, brown trout and redfin on Lakes Talbingo, Blowering or Tantangara, or in season in the numerous streams running out of the foothills of the Snowy Mountains. Some good Murray Cod and other native fish are caught in Blowering Dam. Jounama Classic - special fishing & boating weekend in Jounama pondage - occurs annually on last Saturday in October every year.

WINTER: Ski Mount Selwyn. Although Talbingo is below the snowline, the ski slopes of Mt Selwyn are only 40 minutes away via the Snowy Mountains Highway open all year. Mt Selwyn offers 12 ski lifts, at the lowest prices in the Snowies! Toboggan runs and beginners slopes are provided. Also a ski school. Some of the finest cross country ski tours in Australia are a feature of this area. Check out the latest snow report for Mt Selwyn on the world wide web or from Talbingo Supermarket by 8am every morning during the ski season.

SUMMER:
Watersports: Talbingo is the centre of immense waterways. Talbingo, Blowering and Jounama Lakes offer 6500 hectares of recreational water for fishing and on Talbingo and Blowering water skiing, sailing, canoeing and swimming are every day activities during the warmer weather. 5 HP, 4.3 metre motor boats and trailers for hire locally from tourist park - no licence required. PETROL.

Swimming: A magnificent, safe area has been allocated near Talbingo Dam specifically for swimmers. The views are unbelievable and the water as clear as a bell! This area is just 5 minutes from The Kabahna by car. There are many swimming spots in the local creeks, including Jounama Creek.

ALL YEAR:
Golf & Tennis: 9 hole golf course and two tennis courts available at the Talbingo Country Club - Just out the back gate!
Bushwalking: Specific information at The Kabahna, Talbingo Service Station and Tourist Information Centre. Choice of walks in the Kosciusko National Park or the largest state forest in Australia for both experienced and dedicated walkers, as well as for those who love to wander in our natural environment. Hume & Hovell Walking Track and Buddong Falls with beautiful scenery and views to name just a couple. This area is a bushwalkers delight!

Property manager

Kim Harris

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

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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
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
Property Registration Number 2720, PID-STRA-10328

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Talbingo

Located in Talbingo, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. While the natural beauty of Kosciuszko National Park and Goobarragandra Wilderness can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Tumut Golf Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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TALBINGO, NSW

What's nearby

  • Tumut River Brewing Co - 32 min drive - 43.5 km
  • Tumut Golf Club - 34 min drive - 43.3 km
  • Blowering Dam - 36 min drive - 40.7 km
  • Yarrangobilly Caves - 43 min drive - 39.5 km
  • Selwyn Snow Resort - 45 min drive - 61.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Go Play Outside - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Kabahna". Free Wi Fi, Wood fire, wood supplied. A/C all rooms, D/W. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "The Kabahna". Free Wi Fi, Wood fire, wood supplied. A/C all rooms, D/W. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "The Kabahna". Free Wi Fi, Wood fire, wood supplied. A/C all rooms, D/W. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "The Kabahna". Free Wi Fi, Wood fire, wood supplied. A/C all rooms, D/W. located?

This family-friendly Talbingo cottage is located on a lake, 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Kosciuszko National Park, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Goobarragandra Wilderness and Kosciuszko National Park. Yarrangobilly Caves and Stockwell Gardens are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alex T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Lovely, homely home away from home. Very comfortable and just a nice place to be. Definitely would come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clarkes C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and fantastic correspondence with manager!
A great spot, very close to town and the manager was very helpful to let us know how good spots for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
Loved spending the week in beautiful Talbingo. The Kabahna had beautiful views of the mountains and provided everything we could possibly need and more! Location was perfect! Looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Nice tidy and clean house with everything you need.Communication with Kim was easy and good instructions were supplied. Would definitely choose to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

narelle h., Wagga Wagg

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay thanks
Was much more than I expected, pleasantly impressed, location was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in a great spot
We had a wonderful time, very comfortable and everything went smoothly. Loved the fire and the views and the local wildlife.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place
Great base for visiting snow
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable holiday
Accommodation provided everything needed to stay in lovely and peaceful place. Certainly a place to return too.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

This place was just right for our family of 6, plenty of beds
This place was just right for our family of 6, plenty of beds

10/10 Excellent

Liana J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountain views
Well equipped and cosy place with great mountain views, ample space for a family to relax and easy communication with the owner. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dimity T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great skiing base
We loved staying at the Kabana while we skied at Selwyn. It was cosy and warm, close to the Country Club for a dinner out, lots of character, and comfy beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little place
Perfect little getaway for myself. Peaceful and beautiful views. The fire was great, bed very comfortable and would happily stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you could possibly need for a long or short stay was available.
Had no problems at all from start to finish renting this property for our weekend away.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short stay
Nice little house to stay in! We are a family of 6 and stayed 2 nights and didnt want to leave. We had a great time here. Only thing was not all the electric heating in the beds worked but apart from that itwas perfect. Thank you kim
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Amazi g we will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little house and location
We stayed in this house overnight to have a day trip to selwyn snowfields. Great location very close walk to the club. House is very clean and tidy and a lovely warm fire.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Talbingo holiday
Our host was a pleasure to talk with offering many helpful suggestions regarding our stay. Unfortunately there was no snow for our holiday this year but we will be back ! The house is picture perfect and I highly recommend this place for families. Thank you !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mahendra k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Location
Is a neat and tidy house surrounded by abundant natural beauty. enjoyed all my mornings with hot tea and valley views.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Kabahna
We had a lovely stay at The Kabahna, a very well presented home, filled with everything we needed. Super safe for a toddler too!! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gai W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easter family holiday
Wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visiting the Brumbies
The property was well located for us to travel back along Snowy River highway to photograph the Brumbies and visit Yarrangobilly Caves and highlights along Long Plain Road. Property close to club for Chinese meal and petrol and small general store handy for our visit
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The brilliant Kahbana
We loved our stay at The Kahbana. Great location, beautiful views and it was equipped with everything we could possibly need. We loved the three different outdoor areas and the beautiful bay window surrounding the dining space. Having an evaporative air conditioner to cool the whole house and a split system to additionally cool the living space (along with ceiling fans) was awesome. We certainly hope to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nostalgia with a view
Hadn't been to Talbingo for years, so staying here brought back all the great memories. This is a cute cottage with a jaw dropping view. Outdoor seating and BBQ. Very comfortable, we loved the wood burning fireplace. Comfortable beds. Everything you could want. You do need to bring your own sheets and towels but the host forewarns you. Backs onto the sports club which had the best Chinese food I've had in years. No exaggeration. Definite repeat
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seejan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun
I am from nepal you gyz can enjoy at night also
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well appointed and clean.
We really were comfortable, the property is older, however it was clean! Lots of time was taken to ensure the property was clean, and all items you could ever need were considered. We were very impressed with the accommodation overall, and we're very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

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Hosted by Kim Harris

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