Ben Ricketts Environmental Preserve - quiet mountain hideaways

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A rustic cabin with a stone chimney, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
A cozy room with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a wicker chair.
A bunk bed room with a red sofa, a ladder, and a small desk.
A grey sofa with red and blue cushions, a floor lamp, and a window with curtains.
A forested landscape with dense foliage and a distant view of a valley.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Budderoo National Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Firepit
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Jamberoo, NSW
  • Place, Barren Grounds Nature Reserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Budderoo National Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, North Wollongong Beach
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Shellharbour, NSW (WOL)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Cabin 1 - Wombat (sleeps 6)

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Cabin 2 - Lyrebird (sleeps 7)

2 Single Bunk Beds, 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Cabin 3 - Sugar Glider (sleeps 4)

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Cabin 1 bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Cabin 2 bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Cabin 3 bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Jamberoo

Located in Jamberoo, this cabin is in a rural area and near a water park. Kiama Seaside Markets and Stocklands Shellharbour are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Barren Grounds Nature Reserve and Budderoo National Park. Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk and Jamberoo Action Park are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking and ecotours.
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Map
Jamberoo, NSW

What's nearby

  • Barren Grounds Nature Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Budderoo National Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Jamberoo Action Park - 12 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Wollongong City Beach - 38 min drive - 49.4 km
  • North Wollongong Beach - 38 min drive - 49.8 km

Getting around

  • Robertson Station - 19 min drive
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café 106 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jamberoo Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Crust & Crumb - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jamberoo Bowling Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Valley Cafe - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ben Ricketts Environmental Preserve - quiet mountain hideaways pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ben Ricketts Environmental Preserve - quiet mountain hideaways?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ben Ricketts Environmental Preserve - quiet mountain hideaways?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ben Ricketts Environmental Preserve - quiet mountain hideaways?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Ben Ricketts Environmental Preserve - quiet mountain hideaways located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Budderoo National Park and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Barren Grounds Nature Reserve. Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk and Minnamurra Falls are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely place in a quiet mountain hideaway. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Great location for us to visit all the attractions nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct, 2025
Hi Rae, thanks for the nice review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

It’s a very quiet area to stay and relax, very peaceful and beautiful place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct, 2025
Hi Ghina, glad you enjoyed our cabins and found it relaxing.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family friendly

Great cabin, clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

Peaceful, relaxing and beautiful location. Cottage well equipped, quaint and perfect for tranquil getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2023
Looking forward to seeing you here again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for Barren Grounds visits

Lovely cosy cabin. Very easy acces to Barren Grounds Nature Reserve, so multiple visits possible.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend family getaway

This was exactly the kind of location and accommodation we were looking for. Beautiful country side and bush in a cosy cabin with a log fire. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quiet and close to nature

It was easy to find and easy to organize with owner. Great family time close to nature. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city I really enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay in a very cosy cabin, fireplace was lovely and warmed the place quickly once we got it going. Shower was strong and hot too duvets were very warm and beds comfortable. Amazing rainforest bushwalk on site and spotted roos and wombats in Misty Lane over the road. Had a fantastic Thai meal in kiama only 20 mins away (also has good fish and chips there and a great kids playground), also hung out in Robertson at Moonacres cafe and the buzz cafe which had great books and kids games to keep is busy. Minnamurra rainforest walk and illawarra fly treetop walk were nearby and wonderful can't wait to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and Cosy

We are a family of 5, cabin was perfect for us. Very quiet, clean and user friendly. Great location for Jamberoo Action Park !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great and beautiful region

Nice and cosy cabins with a fire place. In the middle of the national park. Mat has been really helpful! Recommend anytime
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rainforest and bird watching getaway

A great getaway from the city in a peaceful spot in the rainforest. It's close to multiple rainforest walks and some beautiful waterfall picnic locations at Minnamurra and Carrington. Also a short drive to multiple beaches. We didn't take advantage of the outside or indoor fireplaces so we would recommend visitors bring bbq or marshmallows to make the most of the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Helpful

The manager went out of his way to help me.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Two of us stayed in the Sugar Glider cabin. Small but cosy and had everything we needed for a 2 night stay. There was no distractions with TV so we happily played board games and chatted all night. Daytime was spent at numerous bushwalking locations not far from our cabin. The air was filled with bird calls during the day and frogs at night. So peaceful. We saw numerous finches, lyrebirds and kookaburras. The best couple of nights sleep for a long time (not because of the beds). We'll happily come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quiet Retreat

Tidy Little Cottage with all the basic necessities. Quiet setting on the edge of rainforest with light traffic within 100mtrs of Property. Suited to short stays for those wanting to get away from the hustle and bustle, bushwalkers etc. No Wifi or TV. Patchy Mobile Phone Coverage.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Our expectation of having our bed in a separate room to our grandson was instead a sofa double lounge as you entered the cabin where the dining table was. We were told the garbage bin refuse had to be removed from the cabin. The caretaker told us it was our responsibility not his and a charge would incur if not done. We were also told we had to vacuum before we left. Once again not the caretakers duty.
House rules
Cleaning resources left for washing up
Kitchen left tidy
Sofa bed in entrance
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing bush setting stay

We loved staying here and look forward to returning soon! Thanks so much for your hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot for adults and kids!

The listing undersells the property! We had two cabins and it was totally private,the third cabin and Homestead located over the road. Well equipped for cooking etc, fast more than expected. Good size rooms etc. Would definitely go again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy retreat

We came for a mums' weekend away, and returned refreshed and relaxed! We spotted lyrebirds, wombats and roos on and around the property, and enjoyed the views and rainforest walks. The cabin was cosy and provided all we needed. We will definitely visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Everything you need for a refreshing break

Everything provided in order to relax together
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice cabin

We had a enjoyable stay at the cabin and enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little cottage in the mountains

One highlight was the walking trail within the property itself, which was well marked with just the occasional enjoyable challenge of finding the next marker. The outdoor fire was another highlight with the kids (big and small) enjoying the whole process from collecting the wood to enjoying the marshmallows. Overall a great getaway in the mountains for our city family.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

picturesque, most amazing weekend away.

So much better than advertised, highly recommended when you need time to escape and relax, and to admire the beauty of the area, both fauna, and flora.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanks

Awesome time; thanks so much
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2023
Your very welcome. We hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved our stay! Superb location with so much to do in surrounding area! Birdsong abounds!

Really enjoyed it! Peaceful pleasant setting!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Great nature getaway with the kids

We had a great few days going on bush walks and exploring the area. Kids loved the camp fire with the mandatory marshmallows. The cabin was quite basic but had a well equipped kitchen and comfortable bedding.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
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