Jamaicaville - 90 Acre hilltop off-grid eco-home with awesome views

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Interior
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Upper Growee, NSW
  • Louee Enduro and Motorcross Complex
    24 min drive
  • Glen Willow Stadium
    43 min drive
  • Blue Wren Winery
    46 min drive
  • Mudgee, NSW (DGE)
    128 min drive

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About the area

Upper Growee

A family-friendly stay in Upper Growee awaits you at this farm stay. You'll be 35 km (21.8 mi) from Louee Enduro and Motorcross Complex and 39.1 km (24.3 mi) from Goulburn River National Park. Highlights at this farm house include a kitchen, a dryer and a fireplace. .This pet-friendly farm house offers a garden and barbecues. .Sights in the vicinity of this Upper Growee farm house include Dunns Swamp and Kookaburra Beach.

What's nearby

  • Louee Enduro and Motorcross Complex - 24 min drive
  • Glen Willow Stadium - 43 min drive
  • Lawson Park - 44 min drive
  • Blue Wren Winery - 46 min drive
  • Lowe Family Wine Co - 54 min drive

Getting around

  • Rylstone Station - 15 min drive
  • Mudgee, NSW (DGE) - 128 min drive

About this property

Jamaicaville - 90 Acre hilltop off-grid eco-home with awesome views

Get away from it all when you stay under the stars. Jamaicaville is an off-grid 90 acre property, with panoramic views of the surrounding region as far as the eye can see.

This 3 bedroom eco-friendly escape is just 3 hours from Sydney, comfortably sleeps 7 - 10 guests.

15 minutes from Rylstone and 40 minutes from Mudgee. Make the most of the breathtaking views, take to the nature trails or explore the local heritage towns, the best that the mid-west region has to offer is at your fingertips.

Jamaicaville is a place for those who appreciate self-sufficient, off-grid living. If you enjoy nature, privacy, no neighbouring houses, the sound of birds chirping, rustling leaves in the wind, the sight of millions of stars on a cloudless night, the crackle of firewood in the fireplace on a cold winter night, then you are in the right place.

It is located at the highest point on Bylong Valley Way, enjoying magnificent views of the surrounding mountains, hills, and valley. Enjoy a twilight drink and bbq on the verandah while gazing at the changing colour of the sky. Night time is even better especially on a cloudless night when millions of stars will put on a spectacular light show.

The house is constructed from rammed earth making it energy efficient. The walls help keep the house warm during winter and temperate during summer. It is completely off-grid and powered by solar panels/batteries hence electrical appliances used are chosen for their low power consumption.

House does not use electric heaters as solar power/battery systems are not designed to cope with its high power consumption. Warmth is provided by a wood-burning fireplace. It can get very cold during winter adding to the excitement of your stay. Plenty of firewood will be provided during winter.

Water is provided by nature in the form of rainwater stored in tanks. Water from taps inside the house are safe to drink. Hot water is provided by the good old sun and heated on the roof top heating panel and stored in the roof top hot water tank. Water will not be as efficiently heated during winter or cloudy days hence guests should be conscious of hot water consumption during night time and during winter. The fireplace helps add heat to the hot water system as it is a wetback system.

The rooms comfortably sleep 7 people (2 guests each in bedrooms 1 and 2, and 3 guests in bedroom 3). Extra guests up to 3 can sleep in the living room using the foldaway beds stored in the closets and also the couch which is big enough.

No wi-fi is provided. We want you to experience a completely off-grid stay. But if you must use your smartphone, signal is quite strong for Telstra and Optus phones.

The toilet is separate from the bathroom.

There is also a laundry room although no washer or dryer is available. Laundry soap is provided for handwashing. Guests can also go to the laundromat located in the neighbouring town of Kandos.

The property is located in a rural country area where insects and wildlife are present, on occasion, pests or bugs can find its way inside especially if you don't close the doors or fly screens fast enough.

Other things to note:

House Rules & Check Out Procedure:

We kindly ask you to read our house rules carefully and keep them in mind during your stay.

1. Please always keep the door fly screens closed. This is the countryside with an abundance of insects and wildlife. They can easily get inside.
2. No parties or events allowed.
3. At night time, conserve electricity as the house runs on battery power. Using too much energy may deplete the batteries and cause a power shutdown. please be wary of power use and only use the appliance that you need.
4. No smoking allowed inside.
5. Please only flush pee, poo, and toilet paper down the toilet. Anything else will instantly block the septic system. Our housekeeper checks the toilet on every clean, and if it’s blocked after your stay, your full bond will be deducted to cover the cost of the plumber call out, and or we will seek plumber costs through airBNB.
6. Pets are allowed, but not in bedrooms and not allowed on any furniture or beds. All pet excrement must be disposed of appropriately. (Please keep your pets secure as they can get lost in the forest/bushland. (Jamaicaville is home to various wild animals and thousands of trees)
7. Please do not tamper with the solar power system, water filter, pumps or tanks.
8. For your children’s safety, please accompany children at all times on the property.
9. From 1 October to 31 March all outdoor fires are banned. At other times of the year please check for any fire restrictions before lighting a fire in designated firepit. Please make sure the outdoor fire is extinguished when retiring for the evening to lessen risk of bushfire. Do not light fires on windy days and supervise children at all times.
10. Please turn off lights and appliances before you go out. during the night and when you check out.

CHECK OUT PROCEDURE

1. Please leave property in a neat and tidy state to avoid additional cleaning fees.
2. Please respect check-out times. (If we haven’t already arranged late check out for you. Late check out might be available if there is no other booking on that day, please contact us to find out. Early check-in is also possible if there are no prior guests on your check-in date. Let us know if you you would want to arrange for earlier check-in/late check-out and we will do our best to accommodate you.)
3. Please dry washed dishes, cutlery, cups, etc. on provided drying rack and put away.
4. Please put towels in the laundry basket or leave them in the bathrooms.
5. Please clean the BBQ after use to avoid additional cleaning charges.
6. Please switch off all appliances and lights.
7. Please move furniture back to its original position if moved.
8. Please put books, DVD’s and CD’s back in their original location.
9. Please remove rubbish from inside bins and place general rubbish in the red bin and recyclables in the yellow bin located at the verandah.
10. Please lock all sliding doors when checking out.
11. Please put key back in the key safe box next located at the front sliding door.

Finally, thank you for staying at Jamaicaville and we hope it was one for the memory books.

Property manager

Marcia and Jeff

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Playground
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 4 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses solar energy. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 2849, PID-STRA-40890

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Jamaicaville - 90 Acre hilltop off-grid eco-home with awesome views?

The closest beach to Jamaicaville - 90 Acre hilltop off-grid eco-home with awesome views is Kookaburra Beach (27.7 km).

Does Jamaicaville - 90 Acre hilltop off-grid eco-home with awesome views have a pool?

No, this farm stay doesn't have a pool.

Is Jamaicaville - 90 Acre hilltop off-grid eco-home with awesome views family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Jamaicaville - 90 Acre hilltop off-grid eco-home with awesome views is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Jamaicaville - 90 Acre hilltop off-grid eco-home with awesome views?

No, Jamaicaville - 90 Acre hilltop off-grid eco-home with awesome views does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Jamaicaville - 90 Acre hilltop off-grid eco-home with awesome views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Jamaicaville - 90 Acre hilltop off-grid eco-home with awesome views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kiritika R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
This was a stunning property to stay at. The house is cosy and the views are breathtaking. We enjoyed our short stay here and had the best campfire under the stars. My friends could not stop talking about what a great place it was. The hosts are absolutely lovely and gave us ample information for our stay. We are already planning our next trip back here! Thank you so much for having us!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great to disconnect
Nice property - no obvious signs of civilisation and a great opportunity to gaze at the heavens. Saw wombat holes, kangaroos/wallabies, and even a wild pig, as we strolled around the grounds, and the nearby Baby Feet Cave was an unexpected find. Good to get the kids off devices for a few days too!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Natasza S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
The property was so beautiful and peaceful had a great time relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private Getaway
We spent 2 weeks in the region with Jamaicaville as our base only leaving the property to go to Newcastle. Most days were spent lazing around, short walks and watching the kangaroos & the diversity of birds at sunrise & sunset. It was very hot on most days, however the house was very well insulated with the rammed earth walls. Everything we needed was supplied & if we had any questions, Sarah the property manager was very responsive. Jamaicaville is a fabulous location to get away from technology and the hussle of modern living !!
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zozan O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely weekend away
Lovely property with amazing views! We had a wonderful time. Hosts were helpful and quick to respond. Location is close to Rylestone and great bushwalks, but also plenty to do on the property! We didn’t end up leaving much because it was so lovely. Thanks so much for our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, insulation
The property is located right on the Great Dividing Range and there are great views all around. A short walk in the bush to either more great views or some fantastic rock. With that position it can be a bit nippy outside, but the house is very well insulated and soon warms up once the fire it lit for a cosy night in.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarp T., Randwick NSW Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in
We were two families with children (3-6), we had great time! The house warms up very nicely l, we were never cold. Outside fire pit was also great to spend tome around. I recommend this lovely house to anyone who likes the silence of the nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023