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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

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Ghinni Ghinni, NSW
  • Place, Manning Entertainment Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Manning Valley Visitors Information Centre
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Taree Central
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taree, NSW (TRO)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About this property

A unique quaint property just out of Taree

This historical cottage is an original wood slab Post Office consisting of a bedroom with a queen sized bed and a single with a trundle, lounge room with sofa bed, well equipped kitchen, sitting nook, bathroom & laundry facilities. verandah, off-street parking.
A full self cooking breakfast is provided.
Pets are welcome.

The cottage is surrounded by trees with 2 acres of land to walk your pets.
Privately self contained but with someone available if necessary.

Very convenient to a major highway so therefore ideal for rest breaks along the Eastern Highway.

The cottage is self cottage with off street parking
The cottage consists of a bedroom with a queen size bed plus an additional single bed that can be made up on request for an additional $40 which includes laundering and breakfast, a loungeroom, sitting nook, well equipped kitchen, bathroom and laundry facilities.
There are 2 acres where pets can be walked but will require being on a lead due to only a 5 strand cattle boundary fence. Pets allowed inside.
The first 2 pets are included in the price, $10 for each additional pet 🐶
The cottage shares land with the historical Ghinni Ghinni school building which is no longer in use
During your stay at this bed & breakfast, you'll be close to Towibakh Nature Reserve. You'll find features such as free breakfast and laundry facilities.
  • Free breakfast offered
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 8 minutes by car from Manning Entertainment Centre and 9 minutes from Cattai Wetlands
Free breakfast is available. A unique quaint property just out of Taree also features a garden, laundry facilities, and local meal delivery service.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Ghinni Ghinni bed & breakfast.

Guests are served a free breakfast.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: A single bed can be made up for a cleaning fee $20

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

A unique quaint property just out of Taree Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
What an amazing place to stay. We had a very long trip of 10 hours to just south of Port Macquarie. and were wondering where to stay for just 1 night that was pet friendly. I luckily found this great cottage. Following the floods in 2025, the entire cottage would have needed to be renovated. Deb has done a great job. It's was spotlessly clean, all the amenities were there and the bed and pillows were very comfortable. Deb obviously loves dogs like we do. Our little dog Coco had her own welcome sign and treats. She felt very special.It's a shame that we could only stay for the 1 night. I would have loved to have stayed longer and explored the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved your quaint cottage, just perfect for an overnight stay on our journey. All the little extras were lovely. Thank you Deb.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

L T.

Liked: Cleanliness
It is a quaint historic cottage, beautifully decorated and makes you feel like you have stepped back in time, but with all the mod cons. Supplies loads of goodies as well as breakfast which is an added bonus. We loved that there was a sign welcoming our dogs as well, a great touch. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette V.

Liked: Cleanliness
It is very comfortable and homely and very well set up. It was great for the dogs and for the humans. The supplies for breakfast were generous fresh and tasty. We loved the little touches such as fresh flowers and snacks.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susie a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

linda

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient and comfortable stopover

This was our second time staying here on our travel from Melbourne to Brisbane. As comfortable as we remembered and very welcoming of our dogs who were travelling with us.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A lovely stay

We loved this property. Very comfortable, thoughtfully presented and well equipped with all we needed. We especially loved the welcome doggie treats for our two moodles! Thank you for a great stay.Sarah and Matt
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Grinning Ghinni

Charming historical surroundings Great home cooking Warm hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne A.

Liked: Cleanliness

A gem for overnight travellers with pets.

A beautiful setting with plenty of thoughtful touches. My overnight stay with two border collie dogs was a perfect rest stop. A large, fenced yard with dog toys and bowls provided. Deb is a fabulous host who cooked up scrumptious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfort stay

This was a great stop off to relax on a long road trip from Gold Coast to Sydney.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

PJ

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming stop over

The old post office is comfortable and the hosts very welcoming. I enjoyed the antiques and history of the property and I was overwhelmed with supplies provided for both myself and my chihuahua. Safe and exciting property for dogs. Great stop over close to M1. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny-Lee S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jaci D.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Quaint tidy little home

Lovely little home, we just found the pet urine smell on the rug very overpowering. Other than that it was lovely thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

james p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden highway gem!

We had a wonderful stopover at the old Post Office. The accommodation is a beautiful period property just off the highway that is VERY dog-friendly and filled with old world charm. The host, Deb, is amazing and made the stay very enjoyable. We will be back again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria P., Canberra

Liked: Cleanliness

Ghinni ghinni spacious 4 room historical cottage

Wonderful comfortable stay with everything you could need including an air fryer, homemade, home grown pumpkin soup and a well stocked first aid kit, all of which we made use of. Our Border Collie was in heaven with plenty of green grass to run around on and doggie treats. We slept incredibly well in the very comfortable bed. Delicious brekky incl farm eggs. Very interesting storybooks on the history of the property and about good places to go locally. We will be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Small heritage farm Cottage

It was a great option for a quick over nighter during a roadtrip with the fur baby
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jason b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A little slice of paradise

A perfect little slice of paradise.We loved this quaint little cottage.Thank you Deb. Th Watched
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great pet friendly stopover stay

Great spot for us to break our road trip. Very welcoming cottage including for our doggie with treats and water bowl etc set up for our arrival. Everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janece C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lulu Love

Great little place, great Hostess. Our little Blue Lulu loved playing in the Paddock
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul N.

Liked: Cleanliness

One night stay

Second time stay, again the property was excellent and breakfast hamper was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Disappointing stay

Cottage was very generous with supplies left, including treats and a warm welcome for our dog. The cottage runs parallel to the Princes Highway and the trucks run all night so it was very noisy. There was no hot water so we had to wash dishes in cold water and we were not able to have a warm (or hot) shower. Overall a disappointing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stop

Great, convenient location,perfect little cottage and the food was beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024