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Black Cockatoo Retreat Leura

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Leura, NSW
  • Leura Golf Club
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Leura Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Leura Cascades
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Black Cockatoo Retreat Leura

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Positioned at the very end of one of Leura's finest tree lined streets, this retreat commands magnificent uninterrupted views across the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park towards Wentworth Falls.

Sitting on 1350 square metres with a sunny north /east aspect, the Black Cockatoo Retreat is a contemporary country style 5 bedroom residence surrounded by delightful gardens.The property is peaceful and private, with tree lined fencing, large electronic security gates, and a monitored security system.

The exceptional ambience of this property must be experienced. Spectacular views of the valley are on show from the living /dining area, the outdoor courtyard, the sitting room, and the master bedroom. The crystal clean air, the morning mist in the valley, the quality of daylight, the sounds of native birds and the colourful garden all combine to awaken the senses in way that both relaxes and revitalises.

The ground level of the retreat comprises a large bedroom with king bed, a stylish, well equipped granite kitchen, a lovely living /dining area featuring a handsomeFrench provincial dining table and wood fireplace. French doors open out to a large covered courtyard area with fabulous garden and valley views.The mezzanine level boasts a spacious family entertainment area and a stylishly furnished sitting room. The first level comprises two bedrooms with queen beds, one single trundle, one single bed and a family sized bathroom. The top level showcases a huge master bedroom with king size bed, TV/Apple TV and spacious relaxation area, a walk in robe and bathroom. Also, adjacent to the walk in robe and bathroom is an additional queen bed suite, extending maximum occupancy to 13.

If you wish to explore beyond the comfort of the retreat, there is much on offer close by.
A five minute walk takes you to the Leura Golf Resort and the facilities of Fairmont Pacific Resort. A five minute drive will place you in the heart of Leura Village with fantastic shopping and eateries.

This is a special property of exceptional quality that delivers stunning beauty as well as great comfort and practicality. It will appeal to couples looking for a romantic getaway, families seeking to access all that the mountains have to offer, or small groups of friends seeking to combine golf, dining, shopping, tourism and home entertainment.

Features
- central gas heating
- enclosed wood fireplace
- ceiling fans
- extensive cooking facilities
- large extendable dining setting for entertaining
- tv+ Apple TV + Netflix in 3 rooms
- Sound Bars with bluetooth in two rooms
- modern Sealy beds in all rooms
- 5 bedrooms
- ground floor 1 king bed
- first floor 2 queen beds, 3 singles
- top floor 1 king bed, 1 queen bed.
- portable cot
- off-street covered parking for 2 cars, plus uncovered space for 2 more.
- property is fully fenced
- Large range of dvds, cds, books
- back to base, monitored security alarm
- gas barbeque
- outdoor setting
- washing machine
- dryer
- ironing facilities
- 2 bathrooms, 1 bath with spa
- 3 toilets
- non smoking
- no pets


Attractions
There is so much to see and do around the Blue Mountains. Many attractions are only 15 minutes away, others involve a half or full day.

Close by
- Bushwalking, waterfalls and sightseeing are in abundant supply in Leura (Sublime
Point), Katoomba (the Three Sisters), Wentworth Falls and Blackheath
- Great golf courses in each of the same 4 villages (play a different course each day!)
- Fabulous Day Spas in Leura and Katoomba
- Scenic World Railway and Skyway -a must do attraction in Katoomba
- Leura Toy and railway Museum
- The Edge Cinema complex, Katoomba
- Antique stores and galleries in Katoomba
- Leura Everglades
- Hop On - Hop Off Blue Mountains Trolley Tours
- Falls Gallery in Wentworth Falls
- Great restaurants in Leura, Wentworth Falls, Katoomba, and Blackheath
- The spectacularly renovated Hydro Majestic Hotel & dining complex in Medlow Bath

Further out
- Norman Lindsay Gallery, Faulconbridge
- The wineries of Orange & Mudgee
- Jenolan Caves
- Horse riding in the Megalong Valley and Hartley Valley
- Mount Tomah Botanic gardens
- Breenhold Gardens, Mount Wilson

Property manager

Nora Li

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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 is not permitted
Minimum number of guests are 5
Provision of your Photo ID is required to secure confirmation of your booking.
In advance of booking the property, tenants are required to review and accept the terms of Short Term Rental Agreement (attached).

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-6706, 2780

About the area

Leura

Located in Leura, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Blue Mountains National Park and Katoomba Scenic World. Travelling with kids? Consider Everglades Historic House & Gardens and Mount Victoria Railway Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Leura, NSW

What's nearby

  • Leura Golf Club - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Leura Mall - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Sublime Point Lookout - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Leura Cascades - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Katoomba Scenic World - 9 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Leura Station - 3 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mountain High Pies - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Red Door Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Leura - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Bunker Cafe Bar Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sublime Lounge - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Cockatoo Retreat Leura pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Black Cockatoo Retreat Leura?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Black Cockatoo Retreat Leura?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Black Cockatoo Retreat Leura located?

This family-friendly Leura holiday home is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Everglades Historic House & Gardens, Leura Mall and Leura Golf Club. Blue Mountains National Park and Sublime Point Lookout are also within 2 miles (3 km). Leura Station is 26 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 65 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Geoff C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family weekend
A weekend with our boys and their partners. House very well set up, great kitchen and dining area, and very well located for walks, golf, etc
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Christmas in July
This property was perfect in every way. The host was exceptional. My family had a wonderful time at this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for extended family group
The ground floor space including compact but generous kitchen were perfect for our group. The garden and view over the valley were a real pleasure.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home in Leura
Black Cockatoo Retreat was a wonderful place to stay. This was an annual re-union of ten ladies. The property was clean with ample amenities. The beds were very comfortable. It's a wondereful walk to Sublime Point lookout. The communication with Nora (the host) was amazing. Nora made many suggestions of places to go and options for food.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house
It was a great place to celebrate my 60th birthday with my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely weekend away!
Great house and location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B., Dural

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Family Stay
Clean, warm, very spacious and comfortable… this house provided our family with an ideal place to all get together for a winter break.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very enjoyable stay
Our group of 8 stayed here for the UTMB event in May 2023. The house is in a beautiful location on the edge of a valley with gorgeous sunrise views. It is a spacious home, with a great outdoor dining area, lovely gardens, well appointed kitchen and living area, wood fire and central heating. The owners were easy to contract and very helpful. We would be very happy to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls weekend away
A fabulous house for our girls weekend away. Very clean, roomy and all necessities included. We walked to Sublime point, with awesome views. Walked into Leura town, hilly but gorgeous surrounds. We highly recommend this house, and look forward to returning in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

simon n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Friendly Spacious Accomodation
The Black Cockatoo retreat in Leura was a great base for my 60th, with my 2 daughters & 3 grandchildren (all under 3). It was 10 minutes to 3 Sisters, cascades, Scenic World & numerous bush walks & great restaurants. The Black Cockatoo has 5 bedrooms, 1 with a cot & 2 with additional single beds. The top floor master is the best but gets very hot during the day & night. There are additional fans but it still a hot room. The 2 middle rooms are cooler but needed additional fans. The ground floor is the coolest. We went in end of March when it was 25-30 during the day
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magic weekend
The property was wonderful. So much space to accommodate a big extended family. Very close to shops, beautiful food & local attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

David C., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great big house
Overall very good. A little disappointed with the bathroom towels
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ladies' weekend
A very clean, well-maintained property surrounded by beautiful houses and views. A good 1km walk to Everglades. Probably a drive to the Mall. There were 6 of us and we fitted well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountain Mummas
Beautiful property, lots of room, great place for a group, 5 bedrooms, sleeps 13, mod cons, would definitely return ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

tess m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous views and room for everyone
We (3 families) had a lovely stay at this comfortable home. The host was really helpful, communicative and made sure we had everything we needed. The separate living areas meant there was plenty of room for everyone and parents drinking wine by the dining room fire were still able to keep an eye on their little ones playing in the nearby living room. The yard is beautiful and the view is amazing. Absolutely recommend this wonderful spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ratanpreet S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing and calming place
It's an amazing place to stay. The host was helpful throughout our stay. The house is well organised and very spacious. We didn't feel like leaving. It's a 10 min drive from the attractions in the mountains, such as the three sisters.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Derek C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Space to unwind with great views of the valley
We loved the kitchen, dining room, outdoor table facing the great view of the valley. Meant we could all feel connected even while doing different things. Nora was a great host and shared detailed instructions for the house topped off with great bits of local knowledge.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Douglas C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay at BCR
Great accomodation and plenty of space for family and friends to gather around and have a yarn! Wonderful location would highly recommend for a Blue Mountains stay. Nora the host was lovely and quick to respond to any issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carina H., Sydney Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and location
What and amazing house with spectacular views. Love the location and it was easy to find. We all had a lovely time and were very comfortable (although our friend in the single bed said the mattress could have been updated). Overall a perfect house for a group of adults looking to enjoy the mountains in a beautiful location. The host was happy to answer any of our questions personally. Overall a lovely weekend away with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Belinda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING!!!!
We've just spent a lovely girls weekend away at Black Cockatoo Retreat. The house was lovely, very clean, organised and close to town. We especially loved the beautiful garden. Our host Nora was lovely and very accommodating. We will definitely be returning in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen E., Wollongong Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning views
Stunning views from a lovely garden. Very comfortable house, plenty of space for our 4 friends getaway. Could have easily taken more people! Clean, great beds, quiet and secure with everything you could need. Nora was lovely and accommodating, great communication and helpful with “lockdown” changes. Thank you Nora. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shine Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lovely house to stay and enjoyed
This is a lovely house for a big family or a group to stay. Very convenience, we enjoyed stay there for our holidays.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kiran S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good experience
Owner is very responsive and very helpful. The property is very beautiful and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eliza T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Holiday House
Will definitely come back to rent this house. Nora is a nice lady and quick in responding our enquiries. Very Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Shona F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful garden and view
Communication with the property manager was easy and everything well organised. The kitchen was well stocked with basic cooking items (oil, salt, pepper etc). The outdoor space is beautiful. Very lovely view to sit with a drink and while away your stay!

About the host

Hosted by Nora Li

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Languages:

English