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8.6

Excellent

7 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 15500 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Washer

Explore the area

Berry, NSW

Shoalhaven Zoo11 min drive
Berry Courthouse11 min drive
Coolangatta Estate17 min drive
Nowra, NSW (NOA)21 min drive

Most relevant reviews

8/10 Good

Really relaxing stay, good for family gathering.

Miriam T.

Oct 2, 2023

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 7

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Meadow Mountain Lodge-Great for groups of families w/ playground + tennis court

The home sleeps up to 15 people (incl. 3 double beds, and 2 singles convertible to a double), great for family & friend groups, children and intimate corporate events. By prior arrangement, temporary single bedding can be made available for up to 3 indoors and more outdoors with camping on the secure, flat, fenced off grounds.
-Weekend bookings can request a 3rd night at 25% discount
-$400 cleaning fee is included in the price
-7 bedrooms and 4 large living spaces including 3 large group dinner tables
- 2 bathrooms – 1 with shower and 1 with shower and full-size bath
and toilet washroom located in car-port area
-Enjoy our steaming hot outdoor spa under the country stars (optional with extra charge - $285 for two nights and $95 per night from the 3rd night)
-Facilities for children (see below)
-Full size tennis court - with racquets supplied at $10 each for the weekend (court is being resurfaced & fully renovated late 2023 subject to weather)
-Excellent range for internet/ mobile coverage - please provide your own data
-Large TV /DVD
-Full brand new gourmet kitchen stocked with all necessary pans and cooking gear
-Decorated by leading Sydney interior decorator
-Sit back and relax around our large open fireplace or fire-burner and enjoy our wide selection of best sellers and classic books.

- Only 20 minutes to famous South Coast Beaches
- Near Historic and beautiful Berry and Kangaroo Valley
- Surrounded nearby by wineries and outdoor activities
- Catering can be supplied and full gas BBQ is included for your free use
- In house masseur can be arranged

FOR CHILDREN
The lodge is famous for its extra touches, style and great facilities for children

- Playground/sandpit with large commercial shade-cloth
- Selection of sandpit toys/games/toys/small bikes/tennis rackets
- Wide selection of DVDS for all age groups.
- 7 acres of flat and safe grounds for the children to run around and play (except for fenced off paddock and dam)
- Collect seasonal fresh eggs daily from our resident chooks
- 2 portable cots for the little ones,

SPECIAL OCCASIONS
We can cater for
-Corporate groups
-Team building
-Weddings
-Birthdays/ anniversaries

Locality

We are located right in the middle of all the famous Shoalhaven tourist attractions
- 5 -7 minutes from famous historic Berry
- 20 minutes from Kangaroo Valley
- 20 minutes from the 7 mile Beach
- 5 minutes from Nowra
Local dairy farm tour can be arranged for special price (see how an automated milking machine works, meet he cows and the lovely farming family for a cuppa and or a fresh farm meal)
Golf/tennis
Kayaking/river rafting/Canoeing/whale watching
Swimming/surfing
Children's playground
Bike/Bushwalking/fishing
Cafes/restaurants
Wine tastings and tours
Dolphin and river cruises
Horse Riding/Rock-climbing
Arts and crafts/festivals
Famous Berry markets
HMAS Navy aircraft museum

Property manager

Justin Rickard

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Low key celebration events but no wild parties

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

Note from host: low key celebration events but no wild parties

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Meroo Meadow

Located in Meroo Meadow, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve and Bomaderry Creek Regional Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Shoalhaven Zoo and Granties Maze. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Berry, NSW

What's nearby

Nowra Golf Course - 8 min drive
Shoalhaven Zoo - 11 min drive
Berry Courthouse - 11 min drive
Coolangatta Estate - 17 min drive
Kangaroo Valley Golf Club - 26 min drive

Getting around

Berry Station - 12 min drive
Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

‪North Nowra Tavern - ‬8 min drive
‪Chooksy's - ‬6 min drive
‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
‪Bomaderry Bowling Club - ‬5 min drive
‪Hyper Hyper Coffee - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Meadow Mountain Lodge-Great for groups of families w/ playground + tennis court pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Meadow Mountain Lodge-Great for groups of families w/ playground + tennis court?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Meadow Mountain Lodge-Great for groups of families w/ playground + tennis court?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Meadow Mountain Lodge-Great for groups of families w/ playground + tennis court located?

This family-friendly Meroo Meadow holiday home is located on the riverfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve, Silos Estate Berry and Bomaderry Creek Regional Park. Stockland Nowra and Nowra Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Miriam T.

2 Oct 2023

Liked: Communication, location

50th Birthday Party

Really relaxing stay, good for family gathering.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Alex R.

28 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Not terrible, just needs TLC

It's a big space and a good idea, just poorly executed. We had missing window louvers in the master bedroom in the middle of winter which isn't ideal. There's no floor plan, which hides the fact that several of the "bedrooms" are contained within each other. This might be okay for families but less than ideal for any other groups. Only had 1 teacup in the kitchen which is also bizarre for group accommodation. Several doona covers had weird stains on them. Was probably a nice stay 20 years ago but needs some TLC. I wouldn't be rushing back. It is relatively cheap so I guess you get what you pay for.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Debbie B.

12 Apr 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Good property however needs some work

My family had a lovely Easter weekend at the property however feel the property requires some work. When it rained the fireplace in the kitchen area leaks. We had quite a few children within our booking and the property showing a play area with the slide and sandpit was a selling point. Unfortunately it no longer looks like the photos and we were quite disappointed with the state of it and did not allow the children to play within it, it was definitely in need of a good clean and many spiders had certainly made it their home. The sandpit should also be covered as it can contain harmful bacteria's and animal faeces. The deck particularly around the main bedroom needs to be looked at we had three splinter casualties (large ones). One of the bedroom bunks was broken in need of repair and the blinds and rooms need a good deep clean. The living spaces were fabulous, and we certainly enjoyed these. I think it is a great property however needs some work to prevent disappointment.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melina M.

13 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable

Great place to stay

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

JAYSON Z.

3 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good place for a large family!!

This place easily accommodated our large family of 13 people, great location very close to the shops and highway.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Rebecca F.

3 Jan 2023

Liked: Location

Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Good location and size but disappointing

We rented Meroo Meadow for our family visiting us for Christmas from the States. There were a few issues with the property. Access codes to the single key to get into the property were only given once we located the owner mowing the driveway on arrival. The beds are mostly singles, the bedrooms have little or no privacy. It was not very clean as there was dried meat blood in the freezer, spider webs in the bathroom and no leaf blower or even attempt at sweeping the tennis court before our arrival. The owner said it’s a windy area so why bother. We had to pay extra for the spa that stank so badly by day 2 the bathing suits smelled. We felt ripped off by the extra charges . Charged $47.50 per night for extra single bed and they didn’t even make the bed, just supplied the linen. Not enough toilet paper or basic supplies. It is in a beautiful setting and close to lovely Berry. It does have a great kitchen and good space for a large group. It is just such a shame that a little TLC is not there as it would make such a difference especially for the amount of money they expect.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gordon S.

4 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderfully quiet property

We had a great time and happy we chose this property.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Lauren S.

29 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Space to Relax

We had a group of girls away for the weekend and had an absolute blast, plenty of space to escape when needed and big communal areas for us to come together. Quiet and comfy.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

kerry h.

30 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good for large family group

The house is great for a large family group- 3 generations from 4 years up. The spa, tennis court and large grounds suited everyone. The young ones enjoyed collecting eggs and watching the cows. Happy to recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

17 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great accommodation for large family gathering

The property is beautiful - the surroundings are scenic and peaceful. The home is lovely, looks better in real life than in pictures. The layout is great for a large group with different spaces to retreat to. Kids loved visiting the chickens and the spa and tennis courts were a hit for all!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Jill W., Somersby NSW

23 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Large enough to accommodate mist of our extended family

Rain limited our outside adventures but happy memories of celebrations togethet

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

lulu g.

10 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication

Great property

This is a great property for large groups and overall we had a great time despite various issues with the owner regarding our initial agreement, causing us to pay additional money that was out of our original budget.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janelle T.

28 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous geraway

Had a fabulous time on the property !! Stunning location and accommodation . Would highly recommend .

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin O.

27 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice

House was good size, good kitchen, great location Slept 12 adults easily with room to spare which was great. Outdoors a little run down but not a problem. Was charged extra for tennis court and spa which I didn't realise at the time of booking.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eldin S.

29 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent time spent here

Had an awesome time over the weekend with some friends 12 of us and everyone was comfortable place is big and photos don’t do it justice. Spa was great, will be back for another visit. Awesome views and fire 🔥 was great on the cold nights Thanks heaps!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Deb P.

25 Apr 2022

Liked: Location

Disliked: Check-in

Meadow Mountain Lodge

Great peaceful rural location only 12 minutes drive from Berry, and just a short drive to a number of fabulous wineries. Well equipped Lodge, beautiful fire places, kitchen, dining room etc but overall the property is in need of a little love and attention inside and out. Main bedroom great, but other accommodation mostly geared to families with children, rather than adults. Especially, given the number of bunk /single beds and the 1-2 minute shower rule. Unfortunately the children’s playground was not in a condition to be used by young children on our visit. Play equipment was dirty, spider webs in cubby house, sandpit uncovered, etc. Tennis court could be used, but was covered in leaves, very slippery. Overall a good family retreat for a relaxing getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

5 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Awesome location

We really enjoyed our stay, it was lovely! We did struggle a bit with following all fine print regarding the check in process and all the rules and regulations for our stay, finding it a little stressful when it came to checkout and making sure that all the requirements were met.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Amy W.

27 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy country home

A cosy place to stay for our group. The kids loved the play area and spa and location was super central to everything.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Scott H.

23 May 2021

Liked: Location

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Not value for money

Must say for the price we expected alot better property and experience. The number of rules and lack of little things like milk in fridge and fire prepared etc was totally underwelming. Cannot believe that to use the spa was an added expense and was not even ready for use.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Penny B.

3 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great get away

Thoroughly enjoyed the stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Timothy P., Sydney

19 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend getaway place with beautiful scenery.

The property is located 5 min out form the shops, but doesn't feel like it. Rolling Hills in the background made waking up spectacular with almost 180 glass views in the main bedroom. The house has a greater vibe for shared accommodation for family or friends with enclosed revandah space made a perfect place to enjoy drinks and board games etc. Large bbq, plenty of rooms, open kitchen, made the say so easy. Would definitely come again !

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick L.

28 Jan 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Great little place

Great place overall has some issues with communication as Justin had no service

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Magedy H.

31 Dec 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

Nice, private farm with scenic views of neighbouring farms. Was good value for what we paid. Would be better if there were a few bicycles to use on the property. Over all was very good value. Would definitely return.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth T.

31 Dec 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Lovely outlook but mediocre accommodations

I have never before written a bad review. But the best word to describe our time in the house is disappointing. The air con in the main area was out of order. The dishwasher was out of order and the screen door was missing off the verandah. Which allowed bugs and flies in. The furnishings and general condition of the house was very rundown and dated. The air was musty on arrival. Water pressure was minimal. The owner was more concerned about his rules and fines than our comfort and enjoyment.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

16 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and homely

We had a lovely weekend away and the owners were great to get in contact with - thank you for a wonderful stay!

About the host

Hosted by Justin Rickard

Welcome to our marvellous Meadow Mountain Lodge. We are delighted you are considering staying at Meadow Mountain Lodge. We bought this beautiful acreage in 2002 and renovated it to suit large groups and children. We have four children and know how hard it is to find family-friendly houses. Our philosophy when searching for holidays is finding places that are great for the whole family!

Why they chose this property

Meadow Mountain Lodge has been set up for providing for kids as utmost importance. We have four children and are fully aware that a great holiday depends on whether the children are happy and fully catered for.

The owners have stayed at many holiday houses and resorts. They found it hard to find affordable, quality holiday homes close to Sydney that mixed style with a family-friendly environment. Hence, Meadow Mountain Lodge was born!

Kids are fully occupied so the adults can sit back and enjoy a well-deserved break

There is something for all ages from birth to teenage years. Our aim was that children would be fully occupied, so the adults could sit back and enjoy a well deserved break and be refreshed in this amazing property.

Children's facilities
Collect the fresh eggs daily from our resident chickens
Safe children’s adventure playground with slippery dip and swing
Cubby house
Shaded sandpit with sand toys
7 acres of flat safe grounds for play and games
Large flat-screen TV, video, DVD, stereo and leather lounges
DVDs for all ages
Play-station 3 set up on a separate TV with games
Books for children and adults
Tennis court and racquets, please bring tennis balls as they tend to go missing
Bikes
Orchard with fresh fruit to pick
Say hello to our cows
Wildlife
2 cots available

What makes this property unique

Private acreage
Lots of space indoor and outdoor
Something for all ages groups to do
Flat easy access and land
Close to amenities and shops
Stunning views
Close to Berry and South Coast beaches