Ombu - Comfortable, well equiped home with views.

Situated on a small acreage, overlooking farmland on the outskirts of Maryvale, half way between Brisbane and the Stanthorpe Wineries and with sweeping views of the Goonburra Valley, Ombu is the perfect base to explore the Scenic Rim and Southern Downs, or chill and watch the wild life and gaze at the Milky Way. Only 10 minutes from Cunninghams Gap and Main Range National Park walks. A short walk to the historic Maryvale Crown Hotel. Semi off grid and therefore essential that you read the house rules before booking. Open plan Lounge, Dining and Kitchen. Retro furnishings. Built for the environment with passive heating/ cooling. Ceiling fans and a wood fire heater with oven. Sweeping views through large bi-fold doors, allow easy viewing of birds and wildlife. There are usually Swamp wallabies on the back lawn in the evenings and early mornings. Ombu is also far enough away from the city lights to view the Milky Way clearly. Second highest- Level 2 - on the Bortal scale of star brightness. All unlocked areas Call me if you have any questions or issues. Maryvale is a small town just over Cunningham Gap and an hour and a half from Brisbane. We have one Pub, The historic Maryvale Crown Hotel. Just 5 minutes up the road is Bestbrook Mountain Resort with Horse rides, farm tours and a restaurant. Next door to Bestbrook is Gap Creek Moto where there are a range of motor bike activities for children and adults. Spicers Peak Resort is a 25 minute drive to truly spectacular views, a day spa, five star restaurant and walking trails. Just 10 minutes to Main Range National Park and Scenic Rim Walking trails. 25 minutes to Warwick. If you are bringing food supplies, there is a good fruit and vegetable market, Bakery and butcher on the highway at Aratula (before you cross the range). Otherwise the Maryvale Crown Hotel does an excellent meal and only a 10 minute walk. The Brisbane to Warwick bus stops on the highway, 2 k from Ombu. Though I suggest that you will need a car. If you are attending a function at Spicers Peak resort, they will pick you up and drop you back if you organise it with them. In the kitchen there is a Bullet, a bench top oven, Espresso Coffee machine, Peculator, stove top Espresso, a milk creamer (for latte), Toaster, Jug, Microwave, Sous Vie, various pots, pans, serving dishes and implements. The Hot water system is solar and very efficient, (be aware the water is hot hot), but should there be very cloudy days then there's a power booster to switch on. There are games and puzzles in the draws of the second bedroom single bed. There is a hammock that can be attached to the porch posts. Air bags (like bean bags) for outdoor lounging. They are in the large basket by the bi-fold doors.