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Swagman's Rest Lodge at BANJOS BUSHLAND RETREAT - couples, 1 family or singles

Family-friendly lodge with a sauna and a hot tub

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Interior
Private kitchen
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
$201
avg per night

Explore the area

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Vacy, NSW
  • Place, Skipline Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Tocal Homestead
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Camyr Allyn Wines
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area
Price is $201 avg per night

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About the neighborhood

Vacy

Located in Vacy, this lodge is in a rural area. Winter Art Bazaar and Maitland Regional Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Camyr Allyn Wines and Mindaribba Weddings. Consider Bimbadgen Palmers Lane for a night out or Maitland Showground if you're traveling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours, mountain biking, and hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Skipline Park - 17 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Gresford District Historical Museum - 19 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Tocal Homestead - 22 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Camyr Allyn Wines - 23 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Wallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue - 36 min drive - 40.6 km

Getting around

  • Martins Creek Station - 19 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Flying Duck Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Vacy Hotel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Vacy General Store Cafe & Gifts - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Farmers Hotel Vacy - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Aquablu Bistro and Bar - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Swagman's Rest Lodge at BANJOS BUSHLAND RETREAT - couples, 1 family or singles

Perfect for 1 family, 2 couples, 6 singles - can accommodate 6 guests.

Banjos Bushland Retreat is rated 4.5 star (AAAT rated)

NOTE: FULL REFUNDS GIVEN IF BOOKING IS CANCELLED DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS!

Swagman's Rest Lodge: Both bedrooms have king beds that can be separated into singles when required, plus 2 extra beds that can be easily accommodated into either bedroom. One bathroom has a bathtub, and another has disabled facilities. Both bedrooms have air conditioning and ceiling fans.

Spacious living areas with slow combustion wood fire for the cooler weather, leather lounge and cane furniture; large decks with outdoor furniture and BBQ. Fully equipped kitchen and laundry. Stunning bush views from every room.

Many different recreational facilities including, full size tennis court, table tennis, billiards, indoor spa, sauna, children's adventure playground, swing set, giant chess set and outdoor furniture - all for the exclusive use of Banjos guests.

Banjos Bushland Retreat consists of 3 luxurious lodges and private Recreation Facilities: Swagman's Rest has 2 bedrooms, Clancy's has 3 bedrooms, and Brumby's Run Lodge has 4 bedrooms. Visit our HomeAway listings to make a booking for Brumby's, or Clancy's Lodges. When booking all 3 lodges you have the advantage of enjoying the entire retreat in complete privacy.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Amenities

Pool
Hot Tub
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 12:30 PM
Check out before 2:30 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-2428, 2421

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Swagman's Rest Lodge at BANJOS BUSHLAND RETREAT - couples, 1 family or singles have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Swagman's Rest Lodge at BANJOS BUSHLAND RETREAT - couples, 1 family or singles pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Swagman's Rest Lodge at BANJOS BUSHLAND RETREAT - couples, 1 family or singles?

Check-in begins at 12:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Swagman's Rest Lodge at BANJOS BUSHLAND RETREAT - couples, 1 family or singles?

Check-out is at 2:30 PM.

Where is Swagman's Rest Lodge at BANJOS BUSHLAND RETREAT - couples, 1 family or singles located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly lodge is within 16 mi (25 km) of Tocal Homestead, Camyr Allyn Wines, and Mindaribba Weddings. Maitland Showground and Stockland Green Hills Shopping Center are also within 25 mi (40 km).

Swagman's Rest Lodge at BANJOS BUSHLAND RETREAT - couples, 1 family or singles Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful stay. The property is incredible and we had the best time. Beds comfortable, amenities great, fireplace was unbeatable. Host was super organised and helpful with check in process etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

Beautiful family getaway

Clean, spacious accomodation. Property has everything you need to keep the family entertained without leaving the beautiful surrounds.

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

Excellent

very good accommodation. Plenty of firewood. Great having activities on site so you don't have to use the car. Great beds. Fantastic for a relaxing weekend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018