Ruddle's Retreat - for families, kids and pets - Reesville

10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Fireplace

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Reesville, Queensland

Maleny Dairies9 min drive
Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World9 min drive
Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve13 min drive
Caloundra, QLD (CUD)38 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

About this property

Ruddle's Retreat - for families, kids and pets

A special place for families or couples looking for a memorable holiday, or musicians, writers and artists looking for inspiration. Live in a beautiful quiet country house. Catch sunrise and sunset views from the decks and don't forget your camera!
Experience total relaxation with the colorful garden, friendly wildlife, birdsong, fresh air.
Ruddle's Retreat is the perfect choice for a surprise romantic weekend.

We are very children and pet friendly.

Ruddle's Retreat has a lovely welcoming feel as soon as you enter the property. The atmosphere is deliberately not meticulous, though the house is always presented very clean and tidy, and we are proud of that. There are no signs telling you how to save water or what not to put down the loo! I travel extensively, and I know there's nothing nicer than opening the door and instantly feeling at home.

Guests have use of the whole house except locked cupboards and the shed.

Ruddle's is also advertised on other web sites so please be patient while we double check your requested dates against the calendars. We will generally respond with a confirmation well within 24 hours though.

It doesn't get much better. Ruddle's Retreat sits on top of a hill in a very quiet, beautiful, peaceful and neighborhood friendly lane.

A friendly local taxi service is available. Popular venues are Shotgun, Sarah's Unplugged, Old Bank Cafe and Finbar. There are plenty of great restaurants to try out. There's even a brewery in town. Don't miss the aviary tour at the Botanical Gardens.

Ruddle's Retreat has been a holiday house for our guests for 10 years. Over 60% of our guests are returning guests, and some still return every year.

Ruddle's Retreat can provide a venue for small quieter marquee weddings, corporate training sessions, yoga and meditation days, or 'sensible' events for up to 60 guests. We have a built in SONOS / Spotify sound system on the deck, surround sound and basic Foxtel in the lounge and free unlimited internet access. There's even a piano.
Please.. Smoking inside the house is not permitted at all. Smoking outside is fine but cigarette butts do not enhance the beauty of garden, grow into trees or get eaten by parrots. It's a fantastic help if all the used linen is left in the downstairs bath but we totally understand if you didn't really want to leave and just ran out of time.

Please feel at home and enjoy your stay here.

Property manager

Stuart Erskine

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

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

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

About the area

Reesville

This holiday home is located in Reesville. Neil Holloway Reesville Nature Refuge and Witta Nature Refuge reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Australia Zoo and Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World. Maleny Cheese and Big Kart Track are also worth visiting.

Reesville, Queensland

What's nearby

Maleny Dairies - 9 min drive
Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World - 9 min drive
Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve - 13 min drive
Australia Zoo - 22 min drive
Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk - 32 min drive

Getting around

Landsborough Station - 25 min drive
Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

‪Brouhaha Brewery - ‬6 min drive
‪Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve - ‬14 min drive
‪RSL Sub-Branch Maleny - ‬7 min drive
‪The Maleny Marketplace - ‬6 min drive
‪Sarah's Unplugged - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ruddle's Retreat - for families, kids and pets pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ruddle's Retreat - for families, kids and pets?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ruddle's Retreat - for families, kids and pets?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ruddle's Retreat - for families, kids and pets located?

Situated in Reesville, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Neil Holloway Reesville Nature Refuge and within 6 miles (10 km) of Maleny Dairies and Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World. Gardners Falls and Witta Nature Refuge are also within 6 miles (10 km).

10

Exceptional

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

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

James D.

19 May 2024

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

Perfect

The whole family loved the place.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

14 Jan 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

relaxing

this was our third visit and we are planning our next trip. loved everything about this place!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roger B.

10 Oct 2020

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

Relax at Ruddle's Retreat

Our stay was very peaceful, exactly what we needed. Such a beautiful outlook. That's why we've re-booked for the Christmas holidays!.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Zuzana G.

6 Sept 2020

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

So beautiful and relaxing

The house, garden, location, views and everything else was just so perfect! I can’t fault our stay here. I loved everything about the property. Will be back soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

16 Aug 2020

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

Amazing Location

A wonderful property in a great location. We enjoyed playing in the garden (kids on the swing and the dog running around), chilling out on the deck taking in the beautiful views and relaxing in front of the fire. We loved our stay and will definitely return.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Phil H.

12 July 2020

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

Fantastic house, lovely location

Everything spot on. Would loved to have stayed longer and we hope to be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kylie G.

9 July 2020

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

5 stars the whole way

lovely home, great location, wonderful little touches to make us welcome, would thoroughly recommend a stay at Stuarts

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Esther H.

17 Jan 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

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Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl R.

9 Sept 2019

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

Lovely

Lovely property in a rural setting

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

19 Aug 2019

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

Great getaway retreat

We all loved our stay. Such a beautiful home, We would have loved to know the history of the property.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dion G.

7 Aug 2019

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

Amazing spot

Lovely property and extremely easy checkin progress. Very much enjoyed my time and will be back no doubt!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

charlotte t.

3 July 2019

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

great location, superb property

Just out of Malent town so quiet and private but convenient. Lovely property, we have been several times and always enjoyed a log fire in the lovely lounge. Coffee on front veranda in the morning for sunrise and the back deck in the afternoon for the sun!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carrisa L.

13 June 2019

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

Perfect getaway

The property is so beautiful and private and the location is perfect. It is far enough away from town to feel secluded but close enough for when you need.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Trevor S.

6 May 2019

Everything and More

Stayed 3 nights over May Long Weekend. The location was excellent, only a few klms from Maleny. Outstanding views, very peaceful and serene. The house felt like home when you walked through the doors. Bedrooms were great, very comfortable and cosy. Everything you could wish for and more was provided. Highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kylie G.

20 Sept 2018

An amazing home set in the gorgeous qld hinterland

My family and I couldn't have asked for anything more, a superb treat! I will be coming back again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Chris G.

31 July 2018

How's the Serenity!!!

It was a lovely property to spend some time relaxing at. The outlook was gorgeous & our dog enjoyed running around the large gardens. All the basics we could possibly require to make our stay comfortable were provided & the house was perfectly clean on arrival. A few attention to detail things such as more current property information and replacing the worn bath towels with holes in and it would have been a 5 star review for sure!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Kym G., Brisbane, Australia

4 Aug 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A very relaxing stay

A home away from home.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

cara m.

12 May 2014

BEAUTIFUL PROPERTY

WE STAYED FOR ONLY THREE DAYS AND WE DID NOT WANT TO LEAVE WHAT A PERFECT PLACE TO SPEND TIME WITH FAMILY AND RELAX. CANT WAIT TO STAY AGAIN JUST LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT IT.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

31 Jan 2013

We spent Australia Day long weekend there when ex Tropical Cyclone Oswald paid us a visit an cut our

We spent Australia Day long weekend there when ex Tropical Cyclone Oswald paid us a visit an cut our power and running water off for 2 days but because of the way the cottage is setup we probably had one of the best times together as a family just enjoying each others company for entertainment so it ended up being an unforgettable getaway. Will recommend this cottage an probably return to experience it in normal Qld Sunshine.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

14 Jan 2013

the best holiday we have had in years

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

6 June 2011

A very comfortable house in a beautiful location. The house is very spacious and has every amenity

A very comfortable house in a beautiful location. The house is very spacious and has every amenity you could possibly want. If youre looking for a quiet and private place to enjoy a relaxing holiday, then Ruddles Retreat will definitely suffice. I highly recommend it and hope to be back there sometime soon.