Vacation rentals in Joes Box

Tooloom Homestead - High Country Escape.

Treat yourself to a totally private and immersive High Country Escape. You will enjoy a fully equipped gourmet, granite kitchen with double oven, stove, microwave, dishwasher and huge island bench. The 18 meter long, open entertainment area includes a large dining room table, slow combustion fire and huge open fireplace. Constructed from local hardwood timber, the house is imbued with a distinctive Australian aesthetic and the walls are decorated with botanical eucalyptus drawings. Spend summer evenings on the expansive veranda, taking in panoramic vistas and breathtaking sunsets and when the cooler weather arrives, unwind with a glass of wine and enjoy the rustic appeal of a roaring open fire. If you are keen for adventure, take an exhilarating wilderness walk or kayaking adventure on the Tooloom river. Pack a picnic hamper, fishing rods and sunglasses and head for the river, where you can cast a lure and wait for a bass to strike. The architecturally designed homestead is perfect for large families or groups, with its wrap around veranda and spacious, travertine ensuites, adjoining every room. For biosecurity reasons, we ask that you leave your pets at home, but feel free to encounter the many cattle, horses, Pretty Faced Wallabies, occasional shy koalas and platypus that call this landscape their home. I trust when you are heading for home, You are refreshed and brimming with memories....... already planning for the next time you stay. Happy days, Cara McMurtrie.

Kookaburra Cottage at Uralba Eco Cottages

Get away from it all and relax in a beautiful off-grid Eco Cottage on 38 acres. Experience the peace and beauty of a unique and ecologically sustainable Australian sub-tropical environment. Two distinct cottages make up the one residence at 'Uralba Eco Cottages'. One is occupied by your hosts, the other 'Kookaburra Cottage'. Both are separated by a breezeway, but each living space is designed to ensure the total privacy of its occupants. National and International Ecotourism Certification

Bonalbo B&B "Manning Cottage"

Manning cottage was once a school house, but now welcomes visitors to its rooms. Set in a tranquil environment surrounded by birdlife and rolling hills, the cottage is beautifully decorated for practicality and comfort. A well stocked breakfast basket with locally sourced produce is included. The Upper Clarence district offers a choice of outdoor activities including canoeing, fishing, bird-watching, bushwalking, 4wdriving as well as the local show, campdraft, and dog trials are held annually.

A Simpler Place in Time

Restored 90 year old farm building separate from house overlooking the McPherson Ranges and Mount Barney on a 17 acre farm block with animals. Great place to stay if you are walking Mt Barney, Mt May or Mt Maroon - 40 mins drive north. The cottage can accommodate 3 people using a queen bed and a trundle bed (extra $15/night). The cottage runs on solar power (off the grid); gas cooktop; gas hot water; septic toilet; tank water and wood heater. Dean's shed is overflowing with stories and harness.

The Sunday School Garden Cottage

The first thing you hear is the birds as the morning light streams through your windows or the block-out curtains allow you to rest as the day drifts by. Overlooking the pool and private yard surrounded by trees, it's hard to believe that Coles, Aldi, Woolworths, the train station, pubs & clubs are less than 2 km's away Our mild winters, exceptional beaches, National parks, & unique community are within reach daily! Visit for a day and stay a lifetime. Full Kitchen facilities, WiFi, AC Fridge.

ECO CABIN WITH VIEWS & CREEK

Very private self contained cabin with fully equipped kitchen, full sized fridge, stainless steel gas oven and burners, beautiful private outdoor bathroom complete with claw foot bath and state of the art composting toilet is overlooking the rainforest. Solar power and hot water (gas booster for overcast periods) and a great pot belly stove for the cooler periods. Views to Sphinx Rock from the beautiful big verandah. Drive only 10 mins to the Border Ranges National Park and 20 mins to Nimbin.

Wallaby Creek Retreat Farm Cottage

Wallaby Creek Retreat offers complete privacy in a remote farming valley in the border ranges, Northern NSW. The cottage is 2brm, self-contained, wood fire heater and big outdoor fireplace, lots of space, lots of quiet, 2.5 hours from Brisbane & the Coast, big verandas overlooking the scenic valley. Screen-free zone: no tv, no phone reception, no wi-fi, no 240 v power (all gas and solar powered). Full kitchen for cooking, dining inside or out, 1 queen room, 1 queen + single room.

The Haven on Barker

The Haven - Central location, fully renovated, 2 full size bedroom, living space is a big converted veranda. Casino is situated between the sea and mountains. There is spectacular rainforest and bushland nearby in the Border Ranges, beach towns and some of the most idyllic villages the North Coast of NSW has to offer nearby, while set in quiet rolling farmland. Although the name of our town suggests a Casino there is none, it is named after a town in Italy by our early settlers.

Rustic Early Settlers Cottage with amazing views!

Step back in time. Unplug your devices and recharge your soul. This is a unique experience that has been loved by so many who have stayed with us. Sit around the camp fire and toast marshmellows whikst taking in the views to the Boarder Ranges, or relax in the clawfoot bath looking out at a bush setting. Situated close to historic pubs, hiking trails, wineries and cafes. Bring your horse if you have one. This is not a 5 star experience, it's a Million star experience.