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The Secret Garden Cottage

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A deck with two Adirondack chairs and a table overlooking a forested valley with distant hills.
A house surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a view of the outdoors through the windows.
A living room with a beige sofa, a white rocking chair, a white coffee table, and a black wood-burning stove.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a mirror above the bed, and a window with sheer curtains.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Kangaroo Valley, NSW
  • Place, Pioneer Museum Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Kangaroo River Nature Reserve
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Kangaroo Valley Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Shellharbour, NSW (WOL)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Kangaroo Valley

Located in Kangaroo Valley, this cottage is in a rural area. Cambewarra Estate Winery and Nowra Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Nowra Aquatic Park and Shoalhaven Zoo. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Kangaroo Valley, NSW

What's nearby

  • Pioneer Museum Park - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Kangaroo River Nature Reserve - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Kangaroo Valley Golf Club - 6 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Barrengarry Nature Reserve - 9 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Red Rocks Nature Reserve - 10 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Berry Station - 24 min drive
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Friendly Inn Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The General of Kangaroo Valley - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Maddison's in the Valley - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Kangaroo Valley Craft Beer & BBQ Festival - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Kangaroo Valley Golf & Country Resort - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Secret Garden Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 5 total).

How much is parking at The Secret Garden Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Secret Garden Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Secret Garden Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Secret Garden Cottage located?

This family-friendly Kangaroo Valley cottage is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Kangaroo River Nature Reserve, Pioneer Museum Park and Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve. Barrengarry Nature Reserve and Red Rocks Nature Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 108 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and spot for a family getaway to the valley
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was perfect for our needs and our dog lived the large garden too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, excellent location to walk into town, clean and tidy, very homely with everything you need, it was a girl's weekend and didn't disappoint.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning property right in the heart of Kangaroo valley. The place was clean and very well furnished, we had no issues finding it or checking in. The property itself was huge and made for fun walks and exploring. The bbq area and the fire pit made the evenings all that more fun. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
We had a nice stay. The property is very close to shops and restaurants. Bit of traffic noise but it was quiet at night. The house is comfortable. We had some unseasonably warm weather and upstairs got quite hot but there were ample ceiling and pedestal fans. The bathroom is old and tired with cracked tiles and mould. Beds were great though and kitchen well equipped. The most disappointing thing was the photos of the garden on the listing do not accurately depict its current state. It’s overgrown and all the furniture around the viewing platform at the rear of the property had rotted through. The furniture nearer the house - fire pit and patio area - were safe to use though and we enjoyed a glass of wine there. Waking to birdsong was lovely but overall a bit expensive compared to other properties in the area. We had a lovely dinner at Wildes - recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of room to spread out inside and out. Great location easy walk to the village. Nice and central to explore other areas of the Southern Highlands
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were very accomodating, amenities were plentiful, house was comfortable and close to village.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location in tranquil garden setting. Fantastic for the dogs and children. Close to town to enjoy the amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous property, perfect for our weekend away. We couldn’t find the wifi information but didn’t need it anyway as there was plenty to do and we preferred to be offline.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all loved our stay here, especially our dog and kids who loved having lots of room to explore and run around. The views from the lookout were stunning and the bush walk was great. No wombats or echidnas spotted but we did see lots of kangaroos in the neighbours field. Having the second upstairs living area was good although a shower upstairs would have made it perfect. Nice location to walk to everything. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay in your property, thank you. We did not put liners back in the bins, because we did not find any, we were also unable to vacuum, the vacuum was not charged, we left it plug in, we did sweep with the broom.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Lovely property, 10 minutes walk into town, amazing garden with lots of places to sit. Our dog loved it too!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place

Incredible property
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Nice house set in big beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for a weekend

Nice house, gardens and outdoor settings in great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy home

Great location, perfect house to stay over the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage in the middle of Kangaroo Valley

We had a lovely stay as a family! The place is super clean and there are a lot of toys, books, games and equipment for young babies.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
The property is not as advertised. Based on the photos, I expected expansive views of Kangaroo Valley (which was completely untrue) and I booked for two couples on the basis that the property had two useable showers/bathrooms. This was not the case. It is misleading that one shower is in an outside ‘room’ and basically inhabitable given it needs extensive work and is full of mould. The property has two neighbours very closeby, which is fine except I wanted a very open space with no neighbours (in line with what I saw in the pictures.) The accommodation itself was okay but definitely needs attention - broken tiles, etc. in the bathroom. Extremely disappointed overall given the price we paid.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it

Relaxing, beautiful - a truly wonderful weekend thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thank you Will and Sophie!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Secret Garden. The house was cozy and equipped with everything we needed, grounds and views were stunning. Fantastic location, short stroll to local village and beautiful surroundings to enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice weekend in Kangaroo Valley

Comfortable house. Good facilities and plenty of space. Well located; less than 10 minutes walk from the house to shops and cafes.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway

The cottage and location are absolutely perfect. We loved the outside fire pit and the view from the lookout on the property is absolutely spectacular. It is impossible to stay at this cottage and not unwind, relax and rejuvenate. It was exactly what we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful AND convenient

Gorgeous. A beautifully decorated and supplied interior matched with an abundance of exterior BBQ's / firepits / seating / chillout locations. Very close to the village centre and cafes.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house. Nice stay

Spacious, light filled and very clean home :). Peaceful garden. Plenty bathroom towels and kitchen crockery etc. Comfortable beds. Decks are great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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