6/10 Okay
Colleen J.
12 Jul, 2025
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A Beautiful Location
Colleen J.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Cabin
Kookaburra Cottage at Fern Gulley
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Reviews
6.0 out of 10
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Nannup, WA
- Whimwood Estate Wines6 min walk
- Nannup Arboretum20 min drive
- Jarrahwood State Forest21 min drive
- Busselton, WA (BQB-Margaret River)66 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Kookaburra Cottage at Fern Gulley
Kookaburra Cottage is a 1990s weatherboard cabin at the Fern Gulley Retreat private nature reserve on the banks of the Blackwood River in Nannup. Simple yet functional, the magic of the cabin is the expansive verandah that overlooks the Blackwood — teeming with wildlife and humming with the sounds of the Australian bush. Guests have their own one bedroom private cabin with everything required for a restful, relaxing retreat. This is quintessential Nannup — low key, quiet luxury in nature.
Property manager
Tanya McKenna
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No 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 indicated that 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number STRA62755P480YS7
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Nannup
Located in Nannup, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. St John Brook Conservation Park and Proposed Conservation Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Nannup Arboretum and Balingup Lavender Farm. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nannup, WA
What's nearby
- Whimwood Estate Wines - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
- Hillbille Winery - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
- Nannup Arboretum - 20 min drive - 20.1 km
- Jarrahwood State Forest - 21 min drive - 21.4 km
- Timberline Trail - 23 min drive - 23.1 km
Getting around
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
6.0
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Cleanliness
8.0/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
8.0/10
Listing accuracy
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About the host
Hosted by Tanya McKenna
I am a sustainability professional living between Perth and Denmark with my partner Peter and our son, Eddie. Together we love building and renovating homes, spending time in nature, surfing, getting creative, brewing beer and travelling to new parts of the world. We are in awe of the magic of Western Australia where we were born and raised, and love sharing it with others.
What makes this property unique
The Kookaburra Cottage was one of 5 cabins built in the 1990s on a private nature reserve just out of Nannup. The Kookaburra is a private one bedroom cottage with a separate bathroom, toilet, living space, kitchen, verandah and parking area. The bedroom has a king bed and includes all linens, spare blankets, an electric blanket for extra warmth and an electric log fire for those cool Nannup evenings. The bathroom is spacious, complete with a corner spa bath. The kitchen is equipped with cooking essentials - a stove top, a mini-electric oven, air-fryer and a fridge for cold storage.
The living space overlooks the verandah with a TV, Bose speaker for tunes and DVDs for an old school night in. You’ll also find coffee table books, novels from fellow travellers or even a board game but unfortunately we do not yet have wifi in the cottage - please use Telstra hotspot.
Dine inside or out depending on the weather, everything is fully undercover and there is a BBQ (electric) on the verandah. The cottage and the verandah overlook the Blackwood River and the beautiful bush surrounds — birds will come to feed every morning, and the groundskeepers alpacas may be roaming.
Hot or cold, the cottage has reverse cycle air-conditioning, ceiling fans, electric blankets and an electric log fire for ambience.
The cottage is located just 15 minutes by car from the town of Nannup, along a beautiful winding road that passes through wineries, farmland and bush reserve. It is far enough from town to feel a sense of seclusion, but close enough to everything you could possible need for your stay.
There is so much to do in Nannup and surrounds - the area is brimming with artisan produce and goods, slow activities like bushwalking or for the more adventurous - mountain biking with world class trails on your doorstep, not to mention a winery just across the road.
The living space overlooks the verandah with a TV, Bose speaker for tunes and DVDs for an old school night in. You’ll also find coffee table books, novels from fellow travellers or even a board game but unfortunately we do not yet have wifi in the cottage - please use Telstra hotspot.
Dine inside or out depending on the weather, everything is fully undercover and there is a BBQ (electric) on the verandah. The cottage and the verandah overlook the Blackwood River and the beautiful bush surrounds — birds will come to feed every morning, and the groundskeepers alpacas may be roaming.
Hot or cold, the cottage has reverse cycle air-conditioning, ceiling fans, electric blankets and an electric log fire for ambience.
The cottage is located just 15 minutes by car from the town of Nannup, along a beautiful winding road that passes through wineries, farmland and bush reserve. It is far enough from town to feel a sense of seclusion, but close enough to everything you could possible need for your stay.
There is so much to do in Nannup and surrounds - the area is brimming with artisan produce and goods, slow activities like bushwalking or for the more adventurous - mountain biking with world class trails on your doorstep, not to mention a winery just across the road.
Languages:
English
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