About this property

Spacious Holiday Home in North Rothbury: Ponderosa Homestead offers a spacious holiday home in North Rothbury, Australia. The property features five bedrooms and two bathrooms, ensuring ample space for all guests. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can enjoy a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a beautifully maintained garden, and an outdoor fireplace. The outdoor seating area provides a relaxing space to unwind. Modern Comforts: The holiday home is equipped with air-conditioning, free WiFi, and streaming services. Additional amenities include a washing machine, patio, kitchen, and private pool. Convenient Location: Located 64 km from Newcastle Airport and 14 km from Hunter Valley Gardens, Ponderosa Homestead provides easy access to local attractions. Highly rated by guests for its spaciousness and excellent facilities.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 4
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 5
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Trinfinity
    Australia Australia
    We loved the size of the place. Every room was super large. The lounge room was very comfy, a great space to relax in with the family. The pool was fantastic. Great size and well maintained. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this place and would...
  • Calista
    Australia Australia
    Fab house, lots of different areas for a big group, room and bed were clean & comfortable, outdoor area & pool were lovely, will stay again

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Hunter Valley Stays

Company review score: 8.9Based on 189 reviews from 20 properties
20 managed properties

Company information

Hunter Valley Stays is the No.1 Short Stay Accommodation and Property Management Group in the Hunter Valley, NSW Australia. We like to think of ourselves as accommodation match makers and listen to what you need for your stay. When you stay with Hunter Valley Stays, you can unlock the doors to our collection of more than 80 individual and review worthy, self-catering properties located in Pokolbin, Rothbury, Lovedale, Broke Fordwich, Wollombi, Millfield, Gresford, Elderslie and the Yarramalong Valley. Whether it be for large group accommodation for family and friends, wedding accommodation, a romantic break in one of our snug Hunter Valley cottages, a corporate escape to rest and grow, a fitness and wellness retreat, or an ultra-luxe destination for a milestone celebration – there’s a property to suit your needs. In season all year round, there’s a property for every taste, and we cater to those who wish to spend a little or indulge a lot. Hunter Valley Stays are contactable 24 hours, 7 days a week and we respond to enquiries 365 days of the year. We offer After Hours guest services for in-house guests.

Property information

SECURITY DEPOSIT A security deposit/bond of 1000.00 is required for your stay and is payable as a credit card pre- authorisation. This will be processed approximately 24 - 48 hours before your arrival, so please ensure the funds are available at this time. Ponderosa Homestead features five large bedrooms, two bathrooms both with bathtubs for indulgent relaxation, multiple living/dining areas, one of which includes a nine-foot pool table, perfect for friendly competitions and fun evenings. Enjoy a modern and well-appointed kitchen to create memorable meals and enjoy the gourmet produce you collect on your food and wine trails. Step outside to find a generous covered BBQ dining area. Enjoy meals and games, complete with darts board, while overlooking pool terrace and bushland beyond. The massive, sparkling in-ground pool is so inviting and the perfect spot to linger and relax on a hot summer days. Beyond the pool, you'll discover a purpose built wooden seated fire pit area next to the dam, perfect for cosy winter evenings while star gazing with a glass of fine Hunter wine. The entire property is kept comfortable all year round with reverse cycle air conditioning and there’s a laundry with washer and dryer when needed. Please note that this property is NOT pet friendly. Please note, Ponderosa Homestead has exterior security cameras to monitor the exterior of the home only for the protection of the property. Security cameras are commonplace at many of our rural properties. Footage is private and remains the property of the owner, and will only be used for insurance liability reasons, to monitor occupancy and other policies noted in our Terms & Conditions. They, in no way, are there to infringe upon the expectation of privacy of guests in these exterior areas. To disable or obscure the cameras is prohibited and may result in loss of security deposit or eviction.

Neighbourhood information

Ponderosa Homestead is located just a short drive from the Hunter Expressway and is only a few minutes to The Vintage Golf Course, the township of Branxton and Huntlee featuring a Coles, Tavern, and speciality shops to stock up on provisions for your stay. With top restaurants, vineyards, cellar doors and concert venues located within a short drive of the property makes Ponderosa Homestead the perfect accommodation location for your next stay in Wine Country. Ponderosa is the perfect property to use as your base to explore the Hunter Valley. Enjoy dining at renowned Hunter Valley restaurants close by, such as Amanda's on the Edge, Esca at Bimbadgen, Jimmy Jones, Muse and Kawal. Discover award-winning cellar doors within a 10-minute drive, including Lucy’s Run, Blueberry Hill, Degen Wines, Hart & Hunter, Calais Estate and many more. Concert goers will be within easy reach of Bimbadgen, Hope and Roche Estates.

Languages spoken

English,French

Property surroundings

House rules

Ponderosa Homestead takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this property does not have any policies, procedures or resources in place to accommodate the unique needs of school graduates during the annual 'Schoolies Week' period. It does not have adequate resources to engage qualified security personnel to guarantee the safety, comfort and convenience of school graduate guests during this period. Please note that this property has a 'No Party Policy'. Failure to comply with property policies may result in the eviction of guests and the loss of any deposits or payments made. Please note that there is a 1.3% charge when you pay with a Visa or Mastercard credit card. Please note that there is a 1.6% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card. Please note that this property requires an AUD 1000 credit card pre-authorization prior to check in to cover any incidental charges, damage to the property or excessive cleaning fees. Where these costs exceed the amount of the security deposit, the guests credit card will be debited for the excess amount. This amount will be released after inspection of the accommodations within 3-7 working days of check out. Please note that the number of guests should not exceed the maximum number of occupants. Please note that late check out may be available on weekends on request in the week of arrival. Please contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. Please note a registration form needs to be signed, 14 days prior to check-in, by the guest whose name is on the booking confirmation. The form will ask for the primary guests credit card details and an authorization signature, which will be used for the pre-authorization. The property will be in touch after booking to provide this form. For more information, please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. Please note that this property is strictly non-smoking. If evidence of smoking is found in the rooms, an additional cleaning fee may apply. If keys are lost, an additional charge of AUD 100 will be charged. For further information on any of the above policies, please contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. Wood will be supplied for fireplaces and are regularly serviced in line with council regulation when in use. Fireplaces are unavailable from the 1 October until 30 April every year. Swimming Pools are open seasonally and available from 1 October until 30 April every year. Please inform us in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. The New South Wales Government has issued a mandatory code of conduct outlining the rights and obligations of people either hosting or renting accommodations on a short-term basis, including a complaints process. License number: PID-STRA-17997

Please inform Ponderosa Homestead in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Guests will receive a rental agreement which must be signed and returned to the property prior to arrival. If guests do not receive the agreement on time, they should contact the property management company at the number on the booking confirmation.

License number: PID-STRA-17997