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Firefly Resort: House & Cottage on 10 acres. BBQ deck, pool, tennis court, lawns

Vacation home in Firefly with private pool and kitchen

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Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor pool
Escape to the picturesque Manning Valley and unwind at Firefly Retreat. With a spacious in-ground pool, tennis court, and acres of lawn, gardens, and bushland to explore. Guests can enjoy valley views from the dining area or BBQ on the entertaining deck.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Firefly Resort: House & Cottage on 10 acres. BBQ deck, pool, tennis court, lawns

Welcome to Firefly Resort. Ten acres of lawn, gardens and bushland await you! The House and Cottage combined accommodate up to 18 guests. An in-ground pool and inner lawns are framed with hedgerows and paths that lead to the cottage orchard and larger grassy areas, which gently slope down to the front dam. An ideal space for a romp, pet exercise, or an afternoon/sunset picnic. With its location and all the amenities on offer, Firefly Resort is ideal for large group/family getaways.

Together, Firefly House and Cottage accommodate up to 18 guests.
The house welcomes 10 guests, with 3 bedrooms (2 ensuite), large kitchen, and adjacent open plan dining. The dining area boasts valley views, and leads to the BBQ entertaining deck and large in-ground pool. A wraparound verandah steps onto hedgerow-lined lawns, leading to a natural bush setting at the rear of the property, and the cottage and open grassy areas at the front.

Firefly Cottage accommodates another 8 guests. The cottage's open-plan living area contains kitchen, dining, log fire... and yes a full size pool table! Also downstairs is the bathroom with a spa bath, and a sofa bed for 2 guests. Upstairs consists of a large timber loft bedroom, set up with two beds for 4 guests. An additional self-inflating (very comfy) queen airbed can be set up for an extra 2 guests. The loft balcony is a great place to enjoy sunsets over the entire property and the valley beyond.

The pool area and tennis court - together with the grassy areas, pergola, firepit, orchard and rear bushland - provide for great outdoor experiences at the property all year round.

The property is located In the Manning Valley; 30 mins from Forster on the coast, and 30 mins from Gloucester … gateway to Barrington Tops National Park. A quick 5 min drive finds you in Krambach village, with country pub and bistro, and coffee shop opposite. A 15 minute drive finds you in the village of Nabiac, with more pubs, cafes, bottleshop, mini-supermarket and service station.

At day's end, the BBQ/Entertaining deck is the place to be - relaxing and dining with your group as you enjoy sunset views over the valley.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Tennis

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,691 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 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

Rules

-No noise after 10pm -Extinguish cigarettes in ashtrays -Use firepit/Chimney only when no fire restrictions, monitor fires, have blanket + hose nearby
-No outside guests unless agreed -Clean BBQ after use -Tidy up before departure -No food in recycling -Remove outdoor footwear when indoors
-No diving into pool -No jumping from deck handrail -No glassware in pool area -Only loo paper in toilets to avoid blockage; callout fee for plumber

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Events such as parties: By prior agreement only.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Events such as parties: By prior agreement only.
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-32159, 2429

About the neighborhood

Map
NSW, Firefly

What's nearby

  • Honeycomb Valley Farm - 14 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Wallamba Nature Reserve - 14 min drive - 8.8 km
  • The National Motorcycle Museum - 17 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Bullocky Wharf Reserve - 20 min drive - 23.0 km
  • The Big Buzz Fun Park - 31 min drive - 38.3 km

Getting around

  • Taree Station - 37 min drive
  • Taree, NSW (TRO) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bluegums on Bucketts - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bangers N Mash - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Honeycomb Valley Farm - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Krambach Cottage - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Firefly Resort: House & Cottage on 10 acres. BBQ deck, pool, tennis court, lawns have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Firefly Resort: House & Cottage on 10 acres. BBQ deck, pool, tennis court, lawns pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Firefly Resort: House & Cottage on 10 acres. BBQ deck, pool, tennis court, lawns?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Firefly Resort: House & Cottage on 10 acres. BBQ deck, pool, tennis court, lawns?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Firefly Resort: House & Cottage on 10 acres. BBQ deck, pool, tennis court, lawns located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Wallamba Nature Reserve and within 12 mi (20 km) of Honeycomb Valley Farm and Talawahl Nature Reserve. The National Motorcycle Museum and Bullocky Wharf Reserve are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Firefly Resort: House & Cottage on 10 acres. BBQ deck, pool, tennis court, lawns Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Giles A.

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

Great for a short break

Had a great weekend here with a large group of friends. Place was perfect with a pool and games room and ducks wandering by the house each day. Close to Foster too for a day trip. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo Z.

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

Excellent weekend away

Was a pleasure to have stayed at Mike and Christines property this week. Great local stay in a quiet setting. The space was massive and provided more than enough room for our group to enjoy the scenic setting.Would definitely return for another weekend outting.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel R.

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

Great weekend away

Property all in all was beautiful, everything worked and supplies were well stocked. We had a blast would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander H.

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

Wonderful Stay

Great area away from the city, Mike and Christine were warm and hospitable. Would recommend very highly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

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

A delightful retreat you won’t want to leave

Mike is warm and friendly host who made it easy for a much anticipated family get together. Our group of 6 adults and 7 teenagers had all the space and facilities to enjoy a great long weekend. The fires and beautiful bush setting were stand outs. Thank you Mike.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ossian B.

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

Our Stay at Firefly

This was the perfect place for our extended family holiday. The property & cottage were spacious and comfortable, and the pool and entertaining deck were the highlight. The host was very accomodating and hospitable, would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonie B.

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

Great group getaway

We really enjoyed the space and privacy afforded by the property. The flexible configuration of sleeping arrangements was great for our group and not something easily found in accommodation options. Overall a much enjoyed rural getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordin L.

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

So fun!

Loved it, great for kids :)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda D.

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

Rhonda

Lovely property. Views, quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Z.

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

Nice Weekend Getaway

The property was really nice overall with lots of things to do. The pool was a great place to be cause it was quite hot. We really enjoyed the many facilities available at the property. The hosts Mike and Christine were also super friendly and always happy to help. Overall a really great stay and would recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

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

Awesome stay!

Had a great weekend with my family here. Mike and Christine were great host and were very welcoming. We had lots of fun around the pool table and playing darts. The weather was perfect for a tennis game and a nice cool down in the pool. Plenty of rooms for a big group like ours. Great place to come and relax and be with natue..
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry P.

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

Beautiful Place

I Went here with me and my friends (11 of us). this place was perfect. We stayed over a heatwave so the pool was the place to be as well as the nice air conditioning inside. The place looks amazing and many games of pool where played in the games room.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie M.

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

Best house for groups

The house was amazing. Very private, with a lot of land. 10/10 stay. The house was very clean when we arrived. Would recommend staying here
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

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

Perfect for a group

We stayed at Mike's place when competing as a team in a rowing regatta in Taree. It was the perfect place to come back to at the end of the day and jump in the pool. There were so many sleeping options which made it perfect for our group. We will be back again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

gary d.

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

Fire Fly Review

Could not have asked for anything better. Fantastic accommodation and aspect. Comfortable, warm with all amenities at hand. Could NOT fault anything, perfect. Would go there again, without any doubt!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte O.

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

A great place for a group to come together!

We had a wonderful time at Mike and Christine's place. A group of us wanted to celebrate my husbands 40th birthday and this ticked all of the boxes. A beautiful place to stay, with plenty of room for our group and our little dog too! There was everything we needed to enjoy the weekend and Mike and Christine were fantastic hosts, easy to communicate with at every stage of the booking. Thanks for providing us with the perfect getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne C.

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

Relaxing Family Wedding Stay

We have recently spent a few days at Mike and Christines Country Retreat with a large group of family and friends for a Wedding. It was a perfect blend of tranquillity and family time. The rooms were spacious and clean with more than enough room for our large group. The large kitchen living area was an amazing gathering area. The large, covered deck was a great place for the Ceremony and a big enough area to sit and catch up with all our group. It was nice to relax around the pool while still being close to the group on the deck. We would definitely recommend The Country Retreat to anyone looking for a relaxing stay. Mike and Christine were friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brock L.

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

Hidden gem at Firefly

I recently had the pleasure of staying at the Firefly Retreat. If you’re seeking a plenty of space to relax and great facilities to match this is your spot. The group got plenty of use out of the tennis court, swimming pool, pool table and dart board. Mike the host was great to deal with and in regular contact. Close enough to Nabiac shops and a great country pub at Krambach. Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda D., Monroe, WA, USA

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

Great large group stay!

We booked Mike’s property for an extended family getaway with 14 people. We made full use of the lovely property using both homes and the grounds including the fire pits and tennis court. It was very comfortable accommodation with good beds, great fireplace and additional heating available. We cooked several meals for the group and the kitchen was well stocked. We appreciated the provision of plenty of supplies, towels, spare blankets, firewood etc. The pool table and darts were fun too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

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

Amazing!

What a property to stay at! My friends and I had an absolute amazing time at this beautiful property. It was well equipped with everything you could need and/or want across the two houses. The place was super clean and tidy and had gorgeous country views. Mike (host) was super in his communication and support over the weekend and leading up to it. Could not have asked for anything more. Would easily come back and spend longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georgia C.

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

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!

We were lucky enough to book Mikes property for a birthday celebration for a large group of friends. The residence was absolutely perfect and had plenty of facilities to keep us entertained! We especially loved the tennis court and pool table. Mike went above and beyond with his communication and was really helpful and timely in his responses. The house was clean and the beds were all very comfortable. Would highly recommend and will be returning in future! Thanks so much Mike and Christine!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne C., +61 413536182

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

Great accommodation for a family holiday

Our family group of 13, comprising 3 generations, had a great time during the Easter long weekend at Mike & Christine's Firefly property. We had ample room using both the main house as well as the cottage. The huge covered deck with a BBQ was a popular place at meal times. There was a comfy outdoor lounge setting on the veranda, a pool close to the house, a tennis court, and lovely bushland all around. During the months leading up to our stay I contacted Mike several times with various questions. He was always quick to respond and I have been impressed by his helpfulness. I would recommend Firefly to any group planning a relaxing holiday in a country location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ell K.

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

We'll be back again!

My friends and I stayed here for our annual Summer trip and absolutely loved it! 12 of us all up. Great for big groups; long dining table, pool with outdoor chairs, pool table in the cottage etc. The tennis court was also great. We all loved it and plan to rebook for next year's trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022