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'Tara-Lee': A Step Back in Time...

Family-friendly holiday home in Cessnock with an outdoor pool

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Outdoor pool
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

'Tara-Lee': A Step Back in Time...

Family-friendly holiday home in Cessnock with an outdoor pool
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free holiday home has laundry facilities and a garden. Other amenities include barbecues. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. A kitchen comes with a fridge and an oven, and guests will also find upscale touches, such as a private pool and a fireplace.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers private pools and fireplaces. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds, desks, dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions come with DVD players. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Karen & John

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total
  • Food and water bowls

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Note from host: Please ensure you clean up after your pet.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Games, books and toys available.

Important information

You need to know

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
Note from host: Maximum of 9 guests/visitors allowed.
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Property Registration Number 2325, PID-STRA-5797

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

'tara Lee' A Step Back In Time
'tara lee' A Step Back in Time.
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'Tara Lee' A Step Back in Time...
'Tara-Lee': A Step Back in Time... Cessnock
'Tara-Lee': A Step Back in Time... Private vacation home
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About the area

Map
Cessnock, NSW

What's nearby

  • Saddlers Creek Wines - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Hunter Valley Wildlife Park - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Roche Estate - 13 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Hunter Valley Gardens - 13 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Cypress Lakes Golf and Country Club - 17 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

  • Greta Station - 20 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Australia Hotel - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cessnock Ex-Services Club - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Vincent St Kitchen + Bar - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does 'Tara-Lee': A Step Back in Time... have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is 'Tara-Lee': A Step Back in Time... pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at 'Tara-Lee': A Step Back in Time...?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Tara-Lee': A Step Back in Time...?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'Tara-Lee': A Step Back in Time... located?

This family-friendly Cessnock holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Werakata State Conservation Area, Oaks Golf Course and Saddlers Creek Wines. Hunter Valley Wildlife Park and Binnorie Dairy are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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'Tara-Lee': A Step Back in Time... Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Such a beautiful period home, true to the photos posted on the StayZ website!!! Such a privilege to be amongst it's history. Such wonderful and very helpful hosts!!! Would love to stay there again and again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

Our family stayed her over the Christmas Holidays. Everyone loved the house. It was beautifully decorated with a classical antique vibe. Very spacious, multiple dining areas, big kitchen. The pool was amazing and the kids stayed it in most of the day. The location is excellent, 5 minutes away from everything, shops, supermarkets, various churches. The host is very responsive and very understanding. Thank you for providing my family a 2022 Christmas we will never forget.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

6/10

Location was great, check in easy. However when we arrived, one of the beds appeared to have been slept in and there were dirty towels on the bathroom floor which hadn’t been cleaned. I called the owner and left a message, who never responded. We changed the sheets ourselves and attempted to tidy up the bathroom. Other than that the place was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10

From the moment we stepped into Tara lee we were all amazed at how well preserved and renovated this beautiful old house was, it welcomed us with a charm like no other holiday stay has ever done before. The wine and Chocolates on arrival was a nice touch that made us all feel very special and welcome. The magnificent large rooms accommodated all our family very well and the house was equipped with everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. The kids loved swimming in the beautiful in ground swimming pool as my partner and I relaxed in the comfortable chairs around the pool. Even thou it was a short stay we felt like we stayed allot longer as we we’re totally relaxed in our surroundings, we will definitely be back for a longer stay in the future and we’d recommend this holiday stay to anyone looking at visiting the beautiful wine region. Thanks Karen and John for a wonderful experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10

As soon as we opened the front door we couldn’t believe it. Wow was all we could say. Smelt gorgeous and looked fresh and super clean. A generous and thoughtful touch with the wine and chocolates left for us to enjoy (and we did, thankyou!) This property is in immaculate condition and we loved the decor and reading about its history. The pool was stunning and a real bonus in this hot weather. The kitchen was the best equipped holiday let kitchen we’ve ever seen. Best sleep I’ve had in ages, beds were so comfy and beautifully made with crisp, fresh linen and neighbourhood is extremely quite. This property is very close to everything we needed. A gorgeous home. We had a lovely time and we’ll certainly be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

4/10

The property was cute, neat, tidy and quirky. It was tricky to organise sleeping arrangements when not all persons are a couple. More single bed options would be handy. The house was lovely but due to floor plan, and thin walls, noise easily carried through each room which made sleeping for some problematic. It was also hard to fit everyone in one room for board games. Upon check in, the host was hostile and unprofessional as she changed check in and departure times the night before without warning and it differed to all previous communications. When we arrived, well after advertise check in time, they weren’t ready, we were made to wait outside for 40 minutes after a long drive, the host and cleaner continued to argue with me and made us feel very unwelcome. I had my 84 year old mother with me who just wanted to use the toilet and enter the property but we were told to go away. As she charges a premium, I was shocked and disgusted by her attitude, this situation could have been managed so much better and nicer. Her text messages were also rude, inappropriate and unhelpful. I had to ask for information about the key and entry details into the property as I was waiting on any communication from the host prior, there continued to be no communication except for argumentative texts from host upon arrival. She then continued to ‘punish’ us by texting me stating we had an earlier check out time just because she wanted to be nasty, this was confusing us once again as to what was the actual check out time. I personally think the host is in the wrong profession, she was so cranky, unorganised and commutations were inaccurate. We did however try our best not to let this ruin our holiday. But if you’re going to charge people through the roof for 2 nights accommodation there is a certain level of service expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

Beautiful house with character and perfect for family weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

We had such a nice stay at Tara Lee. Everything is so well thought out and was made so easy. Would definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

Great house with great character. Location was perfect as well. All round great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10

The heritage-like property was clean, spacious, and so very well equipped. Large timber deck looking over the perfectly manicured greenery and a stunning sandstone pool. Cafes, restaurants, and shopping all about a 500m walk away. Highly accommodating owners just to top it off. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10

We have family visiting from the UK so wanted to get out of the city for a few days. The property perfectly accommodated 4 adults and 2 little ones, we also brought the dog. The house had everything you can think of, the cleanliness was exceptional, beds comfortable and sheets so soft. The kids enjoyed the pool, despite the rain. The location was perfect in terms of proximity into Cessnock and the wineries. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10

Beautiful Home with everything you could ask for. Very nice and clean Pool. Convenient location and our Puppy enjoyed the Garden. Hope to return later in the Year
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10

Very secure property for our small dog. Garden gorgeous after all the rain. Was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10

Perfect location, exceptional home slept 8 in comfort with everything you need. Beautiful weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10

We had a wonderful time at Tara-Lee. The property is very well appointed, clean, beautifully furnished and the pool is fantastic. Check-in and communication with Karen was very easy and the chocolates and bottle of wine was a lovely touch. Couldn't recommend Tara-Lee highly enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10

We loved our stay at "Tara-Lee". The property was just amazing. Very relaxing, Beautiful pool, great secure backyard for our puppies. The house has been beautifully restored and there was plenty of room for our family of 6 adults. Shops and Restaurants were just a 10 minute walk away. I would highly recommend this accommodation and will hopefully return when next in the Hunter Valley
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10

Just a nice 5stars place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10

Excellent property, beautifully restored and maintained in early C19 condition....was a pleasure staying there. We would definitely recommend it and return at any time with pleasure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10

Loved the character and how spacious the home is with not taking away the coziness of the property
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10

lovely home - very unique charm while also very comfortable with everything you might need. highly recommend it to others！
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10

We had a great weekend in this property. Good location, clean house and we love everything vintage.

10/10

Even before we arrived to Tara-Lee I knew I would feel at home. Karen and John were an absolute to deal with and went above and beyond to make sure we had all the information and answer any questions before we arrived. When we opened the door to Tara-Lee you immediately fee the warmth of a home and notice the attention to detail. The home was immaculate, and welcoming. It was extremely comfortable to house 7 adults and 2 children and we had our own privacy with the property boasting multiple living and dining settings. The pool was very clean and inviting. Would return without hesitation and if I could I would give it 6 ⭐️! Great location, close to town and only a short drive to a number of award winning wineries. Thanks again Karen and John for sharing your slice of heaven.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10

Pool is an awesome feature great for the kiddies. Lovely home deco and fittings, complete with amenities would recommend for anyone to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10

The house was beautiful, well kept, clean and homey. The pool was very inviting, and a wonderful relief in the heat of Feb in Cessnock. Well used and enjoyed. May well come back to Tara-lee. Many thanks for Homeaway-stayz & managers of this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10

Great stay at Tara-Lee. My family had the most amazing and relaxing time together. Convenient location. The house was clean, huge and very beautiful. Large backyard and large pool. Would definitely return.