Blackbutt The Shack at Gilinlea

Location: 578 Old Esk Road, Benarkin, au

Star Rating: 9.6 Stars

Property Type: Farm stays

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 12:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Non-smoking rooms
• Terrace
• BBQ facilities
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private check-in/check-out
• Board games/puzzles
• Outdoor furniture
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Key access
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Access to health care professionals
• Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
• Golfing on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Private picnics
• Japanese garden
• Covered parking
• Charcoal grill

Rooms Available

• Standard Queen Room

  The spacious double room offers a dining area and a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. This double room provides heating, a flat-screen TV and mountain views. The unit offers 1 bed and 1 futon.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Dining area
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Cots

Guest Reviews

• Ben (8/5): -
• Daniel (10/5): -
• Veteran (10/5): Great place for dogs , and also cats as they get to see things they don’t normally get to see - The cows with hairy udders and the occasional oversized mouse The noisy pump - but I heard worse while trying to get to sleep But don’t worry it was mentioned that a plumber is booked
• Bec (10/5): Perfect getaway to relax and rejuvenate - We loved the whole vibe of the shack, country styles and warm welcoming layout. Loved the land, the cattle (they certainly love pats!), and the little fenced off backyard. We spent hours in the afternoon playing ball in the yard with the kids, whilst the cows came to investigate us over the fence. Then as sun set we got to watch kangaroos hop across in the distance. Beautiful spot with gorgeous native wildlife. There was nothing we disliked about the property! We actually booked a second night whilst we were at the shack because we weren’t ready to go home the next day after seeing how lovely it was.
• Alejandro (8/5): -
• Andrea (8/5): Country retreat - Quiet spot, comfy bed, warm heater Bit cross country to reach cottage, water pump noisy until we found out how to turn it off. Good idea to arrive in daylight to find the venue
• Ricardo Viotto (10/5): Perfect place to rest - It's the perfect place to disconnect from daily life and reconnect with yourself. I regret only staying one night, I should have stayed at least one more...very clean and quiet place. The hosts were amazing! It was all well—nothing to say.
• Miha (7/5): So far so good. - Awesome place. Heating did not work and it was 4 degrees outside.
• Barbara (10/5): - The cottage was beautifully clean. The bed was super comfortable. The views were spectacular. The hosts were amazing. The silence of the surroundings was good for the soul. We will definitely be back. There is nothing to not like! Everything was exquisite!
• Felix (9/5): Loved it - Great location fully equipped
• Ian (8/5): We enjoyed the peaceful location, the personal touches to the accommodation and the silence! -
• Nina (10/5): Exceptional -
• Kirkpatrick (10/5): Country living at its best - Nothing around you except beautiful Bush and a few cows... Great place to go to experience peace and Quiet
• Tania (10/5): Exceptional -
• Tammo (9/5): Superb -
• Carolyn (10/5): Has everything you need. Comfortable bed and great shower. - We have stayed before and this was our second visit which to me speaks for itself.
• Lois (8/5): Very good -
• Shinobu (9/5): We look forward to coming back. - Surrounded by nature. Quiet and peaceful. Nothing.
• Anna (10/5): Exceptional -
• Gavin (9/5): Superb -
• Christopher (10/5): This place is amazing, roomy and well furnished. Not a typically small cabin. -
• Melissa (10/5): Great place for a very private and peaceful stay. Added to my favourites list. 👍👍 - Absolute privacy
• Erik (9/5): A great place to recharge your batteries. - Very quite and peaceful, well appointed, comfortable All good
• Mylene (10/5): Lovely night away in the countryside - Fabulous stay! We've spend 1 night as a family with 2 kids and absolutely loved our stay at the Shack. The place was so quiet and had everything we needed for our stay. We will definitely recommend that place to anyone.
• Smith (10/5): Exceptional -
• Stephanie (10/5): Exceptional -
• Natasha (10/5): Beautiful little nest getaway - The location was gorgeous, the whole property was clean, comforting and well maintained. We would definitely be returning when we’re in the area. Worth the trip.
• Kathryn (10/5): We had a lovely cosy peaceful stay. We wish it could have been longer. - Lovely quiet bushland setting. Large comfortable room. Really good quality sheets, towels etc. The room was decorated with old family items like an old Sewing, a piece of antique glassware, an old family photograph.
• Smith (10/5): Exceptional -
• Stephanie (10/5): Beautiful escape - Scenery was amazing!
• Chris (10/5): Relaxing and peaceful , away from the city and people. The beat place to take a break.😍 The owners were very friendly, h - Beautiful and peaceful. Beautiful birds, wallaby with joey. Love the bush setting . Just a wonderful, comfortable welcoming place.
• Rebecca (10/5): Cute quiet overnight stay - It was a cute little cabin at the back of 100 acres. It was quite and really well set out. The hosts were helpful and friendly to help us with any problems. We needed to stay for more than one night to enjoy it properly! The kids didn't want to leave.
• Lisa (10/5): Exceptional -
• Timothy (9/5): Superb - It was a lovely little quiet cottage. We just wish we had of arrived earlier to enjoy our time we had at the cottage.
• Rikki-lee (10/5): GILINLEA SHACK IS NOTHING SHORT OF A MAGICAL COUNTRY ESCAPE - We 'loved' our entire Shack experience. My hubby and our girls (12 & 14yrs) spent a total of 7 nights at Gilinlea Shack. We were deeply saddened to be leaving. There was absolutely nothing the owners missed on this one. From Modernised rustic living totally off grid and nestled away. On our first morning we woke to a Stag 🦌 tip toeing along the fence line, the friendly cows must have smelt country on us as they stayed away and didn't visit at all. The girls found a little gecko of which they adored and were humbled by the kangaroos bouncing around on our return late one evening. We had the pleasure of meeting the lovely owners midweek as they dropped off some fresh linen & towels. ... not only this, they rearranged the bed settings so our daughters had their own beds prior to our arrival... those beds of which they did not want to leave. The fire pit kept us warm & provided tasty bush tucker treats we couldnt have baked in the oven. The Bar-b-cue was put to great use with Breakfast & Dinner every day/night. The Shack is gorgeous, beautifully clean and easy to find. The surrounding towns were full of genuinely beautiful, kind hearted and welcoming people. We absolutely recommend Gilinlea Shack and would stay here again without question. The sunrises and sunsets were nothing short of magical.
• Zookiah (10/5): Fantastic stay - Beautiful, private and secluded. Had everything you could need! Hosts were fantastic and super accommodating. A great place to disconnect from the wider world. Was a little difficult finding the property in pitch dark if you are arriving at night. But once you find the track, it's an easy, straight run, it's just a bit further up the track than you might initially think.
• David (10/5): Exceptional -
• Montira (10/5): Exceptional - Location really peaceful -
• Sara (10/5): Exceptional property, very good for BVRT - Serenity, remoteness Nothing
• Julie (10/5): Amazing country stay - Absolute peace and quiet. Only trees and occasional cows
• Anna (10/5): Exceptional -
• Kerri (10/5): Lovely off grid farm stay with friendly cows. - Very secluded and quiet. Perfect cozy little farm stay. Very friendly cows. Best nights sleep I’ve had in a long time.
• Tammy (10/5): Relaxing country getaway with total privacy (except for the inquisitive cows). - Super relaxing location. Loved the cows who came to visit often during our stay. As we stayed in the middle of summer, it was very hot and the small fans provided didn’t do much to alleviate the heat.
• Cammy (9/5): Nice quiet hideaway - Quiet, remoteness, peaceful.
• Wendy (10/5): Exceptional -
• Tara (10/5): Exceptional - 🌳Private and peaceful 🏡 self contained 🧼clean ✨ beautiful sky's
• Ron (10/5): Were pleasantly surprised. Would have stayed longer if we had the time. -
• Wayne (10/5): Everything you need for the stay is available to use. Loved the addition of the bbq since our last stay and the cast iro - So quiet and relaxing. My wife didn’t like the Christmas beetles outside 🤣🤣🤣
• Tilling (10/5): Exceptional -
• Tammy (10/5): Beautiful shack in a peaceful location. Host were lovely too! Would highly recommend! -
• Norman (9/5): Superb -
• Tilling (10/5): Exceptional -
• Robert (10/5): Exceptional -
• Heshan (10/5): Exceptional -
• Carolyn (10/5): Modern shack in a peaceful location with everything you need to switch off and relax. - Peaceful location, the shack was so cute, had everything you needed to switch off and relax. Bed was comfortable and the smell as you came in was so lovely as was the smell of the bed linen. No internet, so make sure you take a photo of the area map that was thoughtfully supplied in the information book to help you get around the area.
• Cara (9/5): Opportunity to relax in nature - Great location to get away from everything/spend some time relaxing…very quiet.
• Barry (10/5): Blackbutt Haven - The Solitude Nothing, it was a fantastic place to stay, we'll be back.
• Tilling (10/5): Exceptional - Awesome location and facilities! Leaving
• Sharon (10/5): Exceptional - Everything, space and privacy. The owners are precious beautiful people. Couldn’t find a broom.
• Meldog (9/5): Lovely quiet, secluded bush location with a fire pit. Friendly and helpful hosts. -
• Paige (10/5): Easy to find location, quite, secluded, clean facilities, host very accommodating and helpful - Clean room/bathroom Fenced area Cow manure can get in the car when opening/closing first gate
• Debby (7/5): Great hosts, lovely tidy, clean, comfortable cottage. - You were great hosts and were there straight away when we needed help. The beds were very comfortable. Very peaceful setting.
• Wayne (10/5): Very quiet and relaxing with plenty on wildlife, will book again. - Had everything you needed for a stress free holiday. The only thing would be the cooking plate at the fire pit. Just lucky I bought a cast iron pan to cook on.
• Paul (10/5): The best accommodations - Beautiful location. Friendly cows. Very helpful neighbour. The hot water was labeled cold in the bathroom sink. The fridge froze my milk. Really minor things .
• Glaves (10/5): perfect - Great for a secluded out of town coffee table

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