Khan Cottage - rainforest, birdsong and views

Berry, New South Wales
$201 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

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Sleep 4

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Night 2 nights

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A stilt house which elevates you to the tree tops, Khan Cottage has a spectacular outlook over the Illawarra Escarpment and its own 135 acres of land. From the wraparound deck, hear the rush of the creeks after rainfall and the raucous call of rainforest birds and kookaburras in sunshine. Swing in the hammock with only the call of the Whip Birds to disturb you. You are looking out over one of the most successful rainforest regeneration projects in the region. South Coast beaches are a fifteen-minute drive away.

Despite our faraway feel, vibrant Berry with its many cafes and shops is a five-minute drive from the house. Seven Mile Beach and Gerroa Beach, boutique wineries and excellent restaurants are on our doorstep. You are also close to Kangaroo Valley and the stunning beaches of Jervis Bay National Park.

We, the owners, do not live on the property which means that the house, its environs, the mown path to the creek and beautiful views are all yours for the duration of your stay making Khan Cottage a very private and peaceful retreat for two to four people. It is located at the foot of the escarpment along Bundewallah Road which is itself a lovely long and rural lane along which to walk. A public walking track up to old-growth rainforest begins just past our lower gate. The cottage is a two-hour drive from Sydney, south along the new Princes Motorway.


Facilities

Khan Cottage is fully self-contained. The accommodation includes two bedrooms: one queensize with its own deck and one double bedroom, both supplied with quality linen and towels. The house is lovingly furnished and maintained and is equipped with a kitchen, bathroom, woodburning stove, gas heater, Bluetooth speaker with an aux cable for connection to your phone. There is no wi fi at the house. Khan Cottage is a place to enjoy its absence. Should you need access to the internet this is available at cafes in Berry where there is also 'in-town free wi fi' available 24 hours a day. Please note that there is a minimum two-night stay and the weekend tariff applies to both a Friday and Saturday night OR a Saturday and Sunday night. Two-nights midweek are charged at $650 (plus VRBO fees). The lower nightly rate applies after the initial two nights. Two person rates are for one-bedroom use.


Khan Cottage's rainforest restoration project

Over twenty years ago when we bought the land, our creeks - like most in the Illawarra - were dense privet, lantana and other weeds. Today they are regenerating Illawarra Subtropical Rainforest, a Critically Endangered Vegetation Community. It is a life-long endeavour to return as much of our property to this endangered rainforest as we can. To do so requires hard work in often unpleasant conditions and we have dedicated countless thousands of hours in labour and many tens of thousands of dollars to ensuring its success. We have been awarded Federal, State and local government grants to assist us towards this end. In March 2020, the property was granted Biodiversity Conservation status by the NSW government. This conservation status was awarded not because of any pre-existing vegetation on the property but because of the rare young rainforest that now stands where at the start of our tenure there grew only privet. Your stay at Khan Cottage enables us to continue financing this project.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Property Does Not Allow Children
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Outdoor Furniture Walkway To Water
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Whale Watching Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Stereo Video Library
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In A Village In The Mountains Near A Zoo Near The Bay Near The Sea On The River
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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Review Review

  • Rebecca R.

    Submitted Jan 7, 2026

    Stayed Jan 4, 2026

    Sara is a very attentive host. Provided clear information and followed up immediately on some problems we encountered. She resolved tg after we left. A gorgeous elevated cottage tasteful decorated and very comfortable over looking a stunning rainforest. Great little hide way. If you want peace n solitude.

  • JUSTIN J.

    Submitted Dec 22, 2025

    Stayed Dec 19, 2025

    We had an amazing stay in these picturesque surroundings! The host was responsive and helpful. A couple of quick notes for future travelers: one of the beds is a bit snug for two people (best suited for a couple), and there is no AC in the house, which is only really an issue on those very hot days. No coffee making facilities but Nescafé was provided. Overall, a beautiful getaway!

  • Stuart B.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    A beautiful, quiet property in one of best parts of NSW. The perfect place to get away from the world and just breathe...

  • Corina B.

    Submitted Apr 24, 2025

    Stayed Apr 11, 2025

    Beautiful, peaceful, can't wait to return

  • Mark H.

    Submitted Apr 23, 2025

    Stayed Apr 17, 2025

    Magnificent way to unwind, relax and be in touch with nature. So secluded and peaceful sitting on the deck listening to the birds. We were treated to the sounds of a lyrebird give its full rendition of all the other birds of the bush for at least half an hour. The cottage was comfortable and well supplied with everything we needed. Such an enjoyable and rejuvanating time away.

  • Christopher W.

    Submitted Mar 13, 2025

    Stayed Feb 28, 2025

    Beautiful location and close to shops and local attractions. Only feedback was that it was unbearably hot during the day and without aircon, ceiling fans or stand fans, we went out during the day rather than suffer through the heat. The large doors bring a wonderful breeze in but without screens, the bugs put a stop to that.Overall was a wonderful place and it'd be amazing in the winter with the fire and view.Host was great and communicated regularly and clearly.

  • BEN L.

    Submitted Nov 15, 2024

    Stayed Nov 8, 2024

    What a wonderful place to escape from it all! Just us and the forest and the birds (and the echidna, wombat and wallaby!) A beautiful location, a lovely house, completely private, but a short drive to Berry for anything we needed.

  • Tiff B.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    Stayed 3 nights at Khan Cottage. It was immaculate and wonderful. Just the tonic needed for some rest, relaxation and contemplation. Feels so secluded seems like it’s a million miles from anywhere but still really close to Berry!! I tried to count the different birds singing and there were so many I lost track. Spent hours in the hammock. Loved it.

  • ross h.

    Submitted Sep 12, 2024

    Stayed Sep 9, 2024

    Dark nights and Green days. Surrounded by trees during the day with the sounds of fast flowing water close by ever present. The living space had light through many windows and doors. The small & well placed kitchen was modern and appropriate. The bedrooms were snug and comforting. Small thoughtfully placed windows became pictures to the outside trees and sky on the journey between the living and sleeping floors. From the outside the house appears old and somewhat precarious. Inside it is modern, robust and made of simple but effective materials. Khan Cottage is well suited to those that want solitude and respite from the electronic noise of contemporary life. Make sure you take a few books and your favourite music.

  • Madeline M.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2024

    Stayed Jun 21, 2024

    We spent a very cosy two nights at Khan cottage. It was so warm with the fire roaring. We saw and heard many different birds, as well as kangaroos and an echidna! Beds were warm and comfortable, everything was clean and easy. Berry is about a 10 minute drive, and we loved popping out to get coffee and lunch there, as well as visiting the shops and the markets. The TV/DVD was not working which was a little disappointing but it was actually really lovely to switch off anyway! We had limited phone reception but were prepared for this, and that was fine :) Overall a gorgeous spot and we would definitely come back.

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