8/10 Good
Judith G.
22 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
IB
Judith G.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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Historical workers cottage in the Main Street of Texas
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Texas, QLD
- Maroomba State Conservation Area
- Dthinna Dthinnawan National Park12 min drive
- Thompson's Nature Refuge14 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Queen Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Historical workers cottage in the Main Street of Texas
Indulge yourself in the romance of a bygone era. Built by the Middleton Family at the turn of last century. Cottage was built in 1897 from handmade nails and timber split at the local sawpit. Now renovated for your comfort and available for you to enjoy the rustic charm this cottage offers. Perfect for a romantic getaway for 2 or up to a group of up to 6 guests. There is one double brass bed and one double four poster bed. A comfy sofa bed in the lounge increases to 6 the guests that can stay.
Fully self contained kitchen is complete with tea and coffee making facilities.
The lounge room has a cosy open log fireplace and glass of port to enjoy as well as TV, DVD .
Cottage is in town's main street within walking to restaurants, coffee shops, newsagency and other shops.
Services available for our special guests!
- Bookings can be arranged for you at either of the local restaurants. Just confirm arrangements on booking at Rachel's Cottage.
We can arrange to have the newspaper delivered if you wish.
If you'd like any particular food or wine available when you arrive, it can be arranged at your expense.
SPECIAL OFFER - To assist country people in drought affected towns.
For a limited time, we are offering a 2 night stay for 2 guests in Rachel's Cottage for $200 (plus fees and a $50 returnable deposit), including breakfast basket for you to cook.
This offer includes $50 of "Cottage Cash" which is our funny money that is able to be spent in any business in Texas, which displays a "Cottage Cash Welcome Here" sign.
The cash will be available at the cottage when you arrive and can be spent within 2 weeks of your stay. All cash expires on 29 February 2020.
Cash will be given in $5, $10 and $20 denominations, and can spent split up to spend in different businesses. NO CHANGE CAN BE GIVEN!!!
Extra guests are welcome at a cost $15 adults and $10 children per night.
Extra nights are bookable at a discount rate of $50 per night per couple.
Drought Assistance package is available for stays between 12 October 2019 and 29 February 2020.
Fully self contained kitchen is complete with tea and coffee making facilities.
The lounge room has a cosy open log fireplace and glass of port to enjoy as well as TV, DVD .
Cottage is in town's main street within walking to restaurants, coffee shops, newsagency and other shops.
Services available for our special guests!
- Bookings can be arranged for you at either of the local restaurants. Just confirm arrangements on booking at Rachel's Cottage.
We can arrange to have the newspaper delivered if you wish.
If you'd like any particular food or wine available when you arrive, it can be arranged at your expense.
SPECIAL OFFER - To assist country people in drought affected towns.
For a limited time, we are offering a 2 night stay for 2 guests in Rachel's Cottage for $200 (plus fees and a $50 returnable deposit), including breakfast basket for you to cook.
This offer includes $50 of "Cottage Cash" which is our funny money that is able to be spent in any business in Texas, which displays a "Cottage Cash Welcome Here" sign.
The cash will be available at the cottage when you arrive and can be spent within 2 weeks of your stay. All cash expires on 29 February 2020.
Cash will be given in $5, $10 and $20 denominations, and can spent split up to spend in different businesses. NO CHANGE CAN BE GIVEN!!!
Extra guests are welcome at a cost $15 adults and $10 children per night.
Extra nights are bookable at a discount rate of $50 per night per couple.
Drought Assistance package is available for stays between 12 October 2019 and 29 February 2020.
Property manager
Jenny Frazer
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 1:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
Events allowed
Please discuss with owner
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 are allowed on site
Note from host: Please discuss with owner
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Texas
Texas is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Thompson's Nature Refuge and Dthinna Dthinnawan National Park.
Texas, QLD
What's nearby
- Dthinna Dthinnawan National Park - 12 min drive - 16.5 km
- Thompson's Nature Refuge - 14 min drive - 13.6 km
- Sundown National Park - 38 min drive - 50.5 km
- Coolmunda Conservation Park - 60 min drive - 50.2 km
- Burral Yurrul National Park - 85 min drive - 70.1 km
Restaurants
- Stockman Hotel - 8 min walk
- Texas Treats - 6 min walk
- Brew 52 - 6 min walk
- Metro Texas - 8 min walk
- Texas Restaurant - 10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
8/10 Good
Silvestro L.
12 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
C
Silvestro L.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Wendy M.
12 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique experience. Nice getaway.
Wendy M.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karen M.
30 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Step back in time
Karen M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tim L.
11 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and facilities
Tim L.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bernie S.
4 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Texas history
Bernie S.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jan M.
13 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A good time in Texas
Jan M.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tash P.
18 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely little cottage
Tash P.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Kim D.
15 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just Perfect
Kim D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Barbara B.
5 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Step back in time
Barbara B.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bobbi W., Brisbane
27 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
1898 wonderland
Bobbi W.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
David V.
23 Dec 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Texas townhouse
David V.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Peter S.
27 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's like going back in time, maybe a mosquito net would be a though, especially in summer.
Peter S.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Steve W.
29 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Weekend in Texas Qld
Steve W.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Katie C.
21 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved It
Katie C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Lee G., Brisbane
15 Mar 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
PERFECT
Lee G.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
10/10 Excellent
Rhondda N., Alexandra Hills
12 Dec 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
Rhondda N.
10/10 Excellent
Neil H.
19 Nov 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heritage accommodation, comfortable and friendly
Neil H.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
10/10 Excellent
Naree K.
7 Oct 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute historic cottage
Naree K.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Geoffrey E.
8 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rachael’s Cottage
Geoffrey E.
10/10 Excellent
Annmarie S.
15 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Texas charm
Annmarie S.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Margaret A.
28 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Margaret A.
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
21 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Skip Stanthorpe give Texas a go
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Stephen M.
20 Apr 2019
A step back in time
Stephen M.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
10/10 Excellent
Don D.
22 Mar 2019
Delightful
Don D.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
About the host
Hosted by Jenny Frazer
My Great Grandfather built the cottage with his brothers. My grandfather was born there as were his brothers and sisters. My Great Aunty Ray lived there all her life, and it was a highlight for us to go and visit her. Long Weekends would often be spent by the fire, working on a project that needed to be done, chopping firewood and eating Aunty Ray's great cooking.
Why they chose this property
Although Aunty Ray never married, she was loved by all of her relatives, and friends in town. The family had helped maintain the house while she lived there, but she was in care in the hospital for 6 years, and the house needed much maintenance. It was left to 2 of her nieces, both whom had young family and/or ill health, and were unable to do the massive job of up keeping the property. It was sold for pittance after my uncle managed to stay a demolition order on it. It was bought by a couple who split the back block and put a house on it, but they also did much work in saving the house. New posts, restoring the framework of the house. It was sold in 2003 (I think) when we missed out on an offer on the cottage, and was sold again in 2005 when my husband Bruce and I were able to buy it. It took a lot of money, hours of hard labour and love to get it back to the comfortable cottage that it is now, and we have tried to keep it in the spirit that Aunty Ray would have been proud of. My mother and aunty's are able to visit and relish in the memories of many happy times.
What makes this property unique
The simple pleasure of sitting by the open fireplace toasting marshmallows and sipping port. To wake up in the morning, make a coffee and sit on the front verandah and enjoy the birdlife in the front yard, while the town wakes up, and gets busy in it's own special way.
Taking a coffee down to the Dumeresq River and enjoy the flow of the water on a hot day.
To be able to stay in a real heritage cottage, with detached kitchen and dining, whilst having to walk across the verandah to the kitchen and bathroom is unique.
Taking a coffee down to the Dumeresq River and enjoy the flow of the water on a hot day.
To be able to stay in a real heritage cottage, with detached kitchen and dining, whilst having to walk across the verandah to the kitchen and bathroom is unique.
Languages:
English
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