The StoneHouse Retreat

New Listing..This unique hand-built masterpiece of natural stone, raw timbers, recycled materials and polished concrete, sits on the edge of the escarpment. 80 min from Brisbane CBD. Ideal for 3 couples or 6 people. Sleeps 9 if the optional 4th bedroom (which is more basic and "functional") is added. Eco Solar Design (being off grid means there are a few very simple tasks to monitor / manage power usage ...very easy ) Pet Friendly, Esk, Ravensbourne, Brisbane Valley Rail Trail. Very private. This house is unique and slightly querky in a good way. It is hand build from site quarried stone, timbers milled on site, polished concrete floors, fire place, recycled doors from old railway buildings, windows rebirthed from the Royal Women's Hospital at Herston, fully off the grid solar design. set on 175 acres of Australian Bush and INCREDIBLE VIEWS. The standard setup is 3 bedrooms 2 x king, 1 x queen. There is an optional 4th bedroom - sleeps 3 - extra costs apply for additional guests / and or use of the extra bedroom. Note: Covid is an unfortunate and unpredictable reality for us all. While we will ALWAYS work with guests to find a win win the risk of booking needs to be shared 50:50, not owned by only one party. It is part of the "new normal" for everyone and no longer an unknown possibility or probability. Lets hope it all settles soon hey! We will work with you in good faith and with a win win approach. Stay safe. The house, the waterhole (competent adult supervision essential), Ravensbourne National Park, local cafes and country pubs, antique stores. On property walking tracks and, off property trails for mountain biking in adjacent State Forest. Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, Lakes Cressbrook, Somerset and Wivenhoe dams, and plenty of great day drives. The views from the huge decks are amazing. very private. Email is best first up. Phone contact there after is usually most (Website hidden by Airbnb) The StoneHouse Retreat is a truly unique unique hand built masterpiece of natural rock, timber and polished concrete, located on the Scenic Rim near Ravensbourne / Esk and was recently profiled on 7s Queensland Weekender. The views are truly incredible. The house itself is unique, eco friendly / totally solar powered. The huge thermal mass making it cool in summer and warm in winter. The house is set in the company of Deongwar State Forest and Ravensbourne National Park. It is amazing...(and it is not The Palazzo Versace polished and uberlux). Very comfortable, rustic, interesting, it will have you thinking about the simple and beautiful basics and sustainability. Access is by private vehicle and requires an 80 min drive from Brisbane CBD. The access is via a well maintained dirt rack which is suitable for normal vehicles....not super low sports vehicles. The farm /vehicle tracks on the property are for "walking only". Driving around the property is not an approved activity ie no 4wd or trail bike (Website hidden by Airbnb) powered vehicle use. Riding horses is not allowed without permission and indemnity in place. Riding push bikes / mountain bikes if undertaken, is done at the user's risk and NO liability is accepted by the property owner / operator. The property has creeks gullies and unfenced waterholes - all swimming needs to be supervised - no risk is accepted. Monitor all children closely re these risks. Covid terms below. Please read. Minimum night stays - weekend 2 nights (Friday / Saturday nights) Fri Sat nights not generally spit unless part of a longer booking or, same rate applies if split. A standard booking for 6 people assumes the use of the 3 x Main Bedrooms. Use of the optional 4th bedroom "in addition" to 3 main bedrooms triggers costs associated with "additional guests". If preferred, the 4th bedroom could be substituted with one of the other bedrooms if that configuration was more optimal. Most likely swap is the Main Queen / Bedroom 3 for 4th bedroom that has both a queen and a single. NOTE: The generally optional 4th bedroom is more functional and basic..not as snazzy...ideal for kids or extra guests. Nightly rates / minimum night stay may vary for peak periods, school and public holidays. 3 night minimum long weekends. Security Bond required: $300. Should be included in Airbnb booking. A Guest Info Pack is provided at the time of booking. If the booking relates to a function or event this will need to be fully disclosed and agreed before a booking is accepted. Special Terms and different rates may apply. Non disclosure would result in cancellation of the booking or being asked to vacate the property without refund. Pets welcome - additional fees apply / $80 - $100 per stay. Max 2 x dogs. Pets allowed inside but not in bedrooms. There is a secure "pet lounge room" on the end of the verandah and the verandah is secure. There is no fence around the house itself...just 180 acres of bushland. Inspections are only available by arrangement. Bookings are required in advance. Our cancellation policy shows as Strict / Non Refundable. In reality we always strive for a reasonable win win outcome if demonstrable unforeseen events impact our guests ability to travel or stay as planned. Note: Covid is an unfortunate and unpredictable reality for us all. It is part of our known landscape as a risk...like the weather! While we will always work with guests to find a win win the risk of booking needs to be shared 50:50, not owned by only one party. We can not provide free travel insurance. Getting Covid travel insurance is impossible for all these days. Guests book accepting at least 50% of the risk. Lets hope it all settles soon hey! Stay safe.