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Wanderers Retreat

7 Koala Place | One Mile Beach, Anna Bay, New South Wales 2316, Australia
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Wanderers Retreat
4.0 of 5 stars 35 Reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012 via mobile

We stayed here during April & after the experience & the amount of money it cost, I wish we'd stayed elsewhere, in town! The drop toilets were a complete surprise to me, which I then had to break to the other guests who were expecting a nice weekend away! The bathroom was full of flying insects the entire time. Maybe... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012
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I've just spent a long weekend at the wanderers retreat and it was a lovely experience!! I stayed in the tree-houses, which I would definitely recommend over the eco lodges, just more fun! The owners were friendly and very informative. As we arrived they gave us a comprehensive map and highlighted some recommendations for activities and dining etc.. When we... More

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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2012

When I booked Wanderer's retreat I wasnt quite sure what to expect. A treehouse cabin seemed to me initially conjure up visions of boy scout/girl guide weekends of roughing out and making do with bunk beds and swinging ropes. However, we were pleasantly surprised to find that not only does the romantic well appointed tree cabin come with all mod... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2012 via mobile

Novelty of the treehouse did not merit the price. It needed a general update. Windows were dirty and it appeared that no ongoing maintenance had been undertaken since it was built. Very nice owners . Had to drive to the beach.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012

Stayed for 3 nights and it was very pleasant. We were in a bush spa cottage and found it spacious and comfortable. The spa was one of the best we've been in size-wise and the no-flush loo (though initially odd) posed no problems. We thought it was ideally located being walking distance to beautiful One Mile Beach and a short... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2011

My boyfriend and I spent two nights in one of the amazing tree houses on Dec 09 - Dec 11. The tree house and retreat in general exceeded all expectations. An absolutely breathtakingly beautiful place to stay for a romantic weekend. The in room spa, bath robes and complimentary chocolate were beautiful. Had a visit from a kookaburra followed by... More

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Sydney
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 23, 2011

My husband and another couple stayed here for two nights in an eco cottage and thoroughly enjoyed it. Whilst the accommodation was compact it was spotlessly clean and there was definitely no smell from our long drop loo. It was authentic eco accommodation and the little touches such as port, bubbly, chocs and breakfast baskets were lovely, they also left... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 15, 2011

My girlfriend and I had the pleasure of staying at Wanderers Retreat for four days, in an eco cottage. First impressions were excellent, but the service and quality actually kept getting better and better the longer we were there. We were greeted with cheese and crackers/ bottles of wine/ chocolates ect. The setting is just beautiful with koalas at every... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 6, 2011

My partner and I stayed for 2 nights in an eco cottage and had a great time. Ian, the owner, came to chat to us and checked if everything was ok. The cottage was cosy and clean, the compost toilet was different, but absolutely fine and no smells at all. It was really great to have BBQ on the deck... More

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San Francisco, California
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed September 12, 2011

As a couple we really liked the idea of staying in a nature's retreat and being secluded and quiet. Our disappointments were the eco-toilet - I must have missed it on the website description (I am unsure if it is there) - but it was a surprise to both of us. And the odor was just repugnant when the fan... More

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7 Koala Place | One Mile Beach, Anna Bay, New South Wales 2316, Australia
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