Bush Cottage on the Blackwood River (Nannup)

TWO ADULTS ONLY - NO CHILDREN OR PETS PLEASE.

Get back to nature and unwind in this tranquil, sweet little bush cabin on the banks of the Blackwood River. Situated between Nannup & Balingup, Kookaburra Cottage is part of unique Fern Gulley Retreat.

Breathe the country air, watch the wildlife, enjoy sundowners on the veranda overlooking trees & river, read a book, stroll around the property, visit local attractions or nearby towns, go walking, cycling, or just chill out and relax.

The cabin is part of 'Fern Gulley Retreat' in a peaceful & picturesque rural area in Southwest WA. You'll be in the country but just 20 minutes' drive from the closest town of Nannup - a popular tourist destination for nature lovers, cyclists, weekend motorcycle enthusiasts & walkers which has several cafes, a pub, brewery/restaurant, small supermarket & a few shops (opening hours are limited). When planning your holiday be sure to visit the Experience Nannup website.

Staying in the cabin is a gentle, back-to-nature experience with no washing machine, no clothes dryer, no noise, no dishwasher & no city hassles!

PLEASE NOTE THAT MOBILE RECEPTION & WIFI ARE ONLY AVAILABLE IF YOU HAVE TELSTRA & A SMART PHONE WITH 'HOTSPOT' CAPABILITY!

However, you DO have most other creature comforts - electricity; gas hot water; kingsize bed with doonahs & electric blankets; en-suite bathroom with privacy screen; reverse cycle air conditioner/heater plus two electric 'log' fireplace heaters; indoor & outdoor dining areas; microwave; mini-electric oven; air-fryer; gas stovetop (4 burners); electric outdoor BBQ; crockery, cutlery, glassware, cooking utensils; comfy couch/sofa bed in living room; wrap-around scenic verandah with outdoor settings and cocktail bar; birdfeeder with special birdfood; and magical views of the tree-lined valley leading down to the Blackwood River.

For your entertainment, there is a TV/DVD player, a selection of books, movies, cards & board games; resident alpacas & geese; visiting kangaroos & emus; and beautiful tiny blue wrens and cheeky parrots who come for treats.

The cabin could be called "McCubbin Cottage" as the walls are decorated with some of the best-known bush paintings of this much loved turn-of-the-century artist.

If you're a romantic, for a special treat turn the main lights in the bedroom ON half an hour before you go to bed. When you retire & turn off the lights, look up to see a sparkling night sky!


You'll have access to your cabin & surrounds plus six acres of private wooded river frontage 'common area' which form part of Fern Gulley Retreat.

The valley behind the cabin is ideal for a gentle stroll; to watch the visiting wildlife & colourful birds; or to just admire the view from your verandah. When the Blackwood River is up you can go for a dip or maybe even catch a fish!

As we are not on mains water, PLEASE USE THIS PRECIOUS RESOURCE SPARINGLY!

Please don't touch or feed any of the wildlife (other than at the birdfeeder where special food is provided for parrots & wrens). Thanks!

There is a resident caretaker on-site in case of emergencies, but please do not go onto their property unless invited to do so. Thanks!