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Eighteen Mile Homestead ~ escape from hustle & bustle!

Family-friendly farm stay in Darlington

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Escape to The Homestead, a spacious holiday home in the beautiful Lost World Valley. Enjoy bushwalking, bird watching and stargazing on 500 acres of surrounding bushland and mountains. Explore the property's private in-ground swimming pool, outdoor camp fire area and table tennis for endless entertainment.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About the area

Map
Darlington, QLD

Getting around

  • Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O'Reilly's Mountain Café & Gifts - ‬98 min drive
  • ‪O'Reilly's Bar - ‬98 min drive
  • ‪The Dining Room - ‬96 min drive
  • ‪Mountview Alpaca Farm - ‬98 min drive
  • ‪Christmas Creek Cafe & Cabins - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Eighteen Mile Homestead ~ escape from hustle & bustle!

Family-friendly farm stay
At Eighteen Mile Homestead ~ escape from hustle & bustle! , you can look forward to a garden, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Swimming pool
  • Ping pong, games and barbecues
  • Smoke-free property and books
Room features
All guest rooms at Eighteen Mile Homestead ~ escape from hustle & bustle! include perks, such as private pools and fireplaces, in addition to amenities, such as air conditioning and WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • 3 bathrooms with showers and shower/bath combinations
  • TVs with DVD players
  • Decks/patios, outdoor lighting and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Table tennis

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Private pool
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Finer details are provided with guests arrival information.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: With prior approval. Not permitted inside house.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 is also known as

Eighteen Mile Homestead Darlington
76962
Eighteen Mile Homestead Private vacation home
Eighteen Mile Homestead Private vacation home Darlington
Leave the City Hustle Bustle Behind Escape to the Country!

Frequently asked questions

Does Eighteen Mile Homestead ~ escape from hustle & bustle! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Eighteen Mile Homestead ~ escape from hustle & bustle! pet-friendly?

Yes, this farm house allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Eighteen Mile Homestead ~ escape from hustle & bustle! ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Eighteen Mile Homestead ~ escape from hustle & bustle! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Eighteen Mile Homestead ~ escape from hustle & bustle! located?

Set in Darlington, this family-friendly farm stay is within 6 mi (10 km) of Gondwana Rainforests of Australia, Hillview Park and Carhill Park. Burgess Park and Jingeri Nature Refuge are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Eighteen Mile Homestead ~ escape from hustle & bustle! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely host and lovely property, well equipped and very clean. Everything we needed for a family weekend away, the hike to the ridge was great though longer than anticipated! Thanks for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family birthday celebration

We loved our stay at the homestead. The children enjoyed running around outside playing games and swimming in the pool. We all enjoyed the firepit and sitting on the deck watching the wildlife.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual Family getaway

Superior home with all amenities you could wish for. Plenty of space, both inside and out. We enjoied our stay immensely.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lianne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday

Loved the house, cozy and comfortable. Plenty of room for everyone. Fully stocked with all appliances and plates etc
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Darlington Visit

Eighteen Mile Homestead was a total home away from home. Spacious and comfortable with every convenience we could wish for. The beauty of the district, complete with all the country sounds of birds and cattle, plus no phones or internet, made it a wonderful retreat from the busy city.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family weekend

We recently stayed at Eighteen Mile Homestead for a family member’s 50th birthday & Father’s Day combined weekend. The property is in a beautiful, peaceful location where we could watch the cattle & wallabies & listen to the local bird life. There was plenty of space for our group of 13. The home was very well equipped with everything you could possibly need. We spent lots of quality time together & also spent some individual time doing our own things (hiking to the top of the ridge, swimming, playing cricket, going for a bike ride). I would love to bring the family back another time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Suzanne J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Uncomfortable furniture and bedding lacks ma

Overpriced lacked maintenance beautiful days and pool would have been wonderful if heater was working spa bubbles in pool also don’t work photos deceiving
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We (9 girlfriends from uni days - very long standing friendships) recently stayed at Eighteen Mile Homestead for our annual catch up and everyone said how great the accommodation was. The house is big, really well laid out for groups and was really clean and well cared for. Everything we needed (outdoor fire pit), well located kitchen close to eating area so the cooks could still chat and be close to the action and a great sunken lounge for games and laughs was there. We didn't use the pool (winter) but the outdoor deck in them morning sun was fabulous. Thanks Robyn for providing such a great home for us and we are pretty sure we'll be back (the locals at the Rathdowny Pub said we were welcome next year)!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Seventieth birthday long weekend

A couple, their adult children and spouses and four grandchildren spent a wonderful long weekend.The very well-equipped and spacious house made it easy for the ten of us to enjoy being together and apart in small groups.We cooked a number of meals including a three-course birthday roast dinner. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good retreat option

Good property for a small getaway with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

stunning country proprry

we celebrated a girlfriends 50th birthday. what a wonderful property with everything we needed in a beautiful country town. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderfully relaxing home

The home was spacious and clean with a gorgeous outlook. A perfect place to connect for a group of 12 people. The pool was great and kept us mostly occupied but we did wish there was a pub or market close by. We appreciated the easy check in, communication and cleanliness of the home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place, great experience

Absolutely loved our family stay at 18 Mile Homestead. So much room, everything you could want for a large family getaway in a perfect location. Lovely welcome from Jan and great communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

Wonderful location for adults, children and pets. Everyone had an area they could enjoy and the dogs loved running around. The games and kids toys were also a hit. The family all loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAN H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful scenic rim

We had our family Christmas weekend here at 18mile Homestead. It is sooooo good. It has everything ! The kids did not get out of the beautiful pool all weekend. We had a fire pit both nites even though the weather was very warm. So fun roasting marshmallows. A clean running creek was a great adventure for us all through the day. The house has everything too - you do not want for anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation with friends

Lovely property. Loved the interior, kitchen was very well equipped, the whole outdoor setup with the pool and deck is a dream, and the fire pit sustained many a conversation. Had a great time and thank you very much
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay at 18 mile Homestead

A great place for a family to stay as there is plenty of space inside the house and the outside area. Our family group was 7 adults and 5 children from 8 to 2. The place allowed people to enjoy some space when required but to be together for some great fun. We did bring toys but there were plenty there for all tastes: the "dress up" box provided much fun for the kids imaginations. There were plenty of birds and also saw kangaroos amongst the cattle. All in all a great getaway - the kids especially were not happy to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend away

We had a great weekend away with family and friends. The kids loved swimming in the pool even though it was still a bit chilly, and the adults loved sitting on the deck watching. The house is very spacious for a large group. This is our second time staying at Eighteen Mile Homestead and we will book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Extended Family Get Together

A Fantastic place for an extended family to getaway and re-connect. Immersed in Nature with Bush walks and creek exploring. The Homestead has a Comfortable and Homely feel, equiped with all you need for a few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect break

Jan came to welcome us the same day we arrived and made sure we had everything we needed. Excellent, comfortable and well equipped accommodation in a perfect setting. There was enough room for everyone to play or chill out. We all loved the campfires and walks, we even braved the swimming pool. Highly recommend the Homestead we didnt want to come home.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous property

We rented the Eighteen Mile Homestead as our son was getting married close by. The house was spacious, immaculate and very peaceful. There was plenty of room for the groom and groomsmen to hang out as well as the rest of the family. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Extended Family Get Together

Awesome spot!! We had a fabulous weekend at the Homestead with our large extended family/friends group. The house was fantastic, heaps of room for everyone, great games room, fire pit and everything needed! Even the pool got a workout. Kids and dogs enjoyed swimming in the creek and for the adventurous the hiking on the property was awesome too!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay for family fun

Our family of five has grown over the years, so that now we are a family of 12 adults and two children. (My eldest son's best friends and their little families are included). We have been taking the kids away nearly every Easter for about 15 years now, and have created so many wonderful memories. It's hard trying to find a house that accommodates all of us, and then one day we stumbled across this place. It was way better than we could imagine! There were enough bedrooms for everyone, three bathrooms, so many areas to relax and hang out. The kitchen was a great size, and had absolutely everything you could want and more! Everyone loved the pool, though it was a bit chilly at this time of the year. They still jumped in after going down and exploring the river and going for a bush walk. We hung around the fire pit every night, or when it rained, came in and hung out in the family room and played table tennis and board games. If you have a big group, don't hesitate to book this place, as you won't be disappointed. Everything is lovely and clean, the beds are comfy, and there's heaps of room for everyone to spread out and enjoy themselves. 💯 would stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maddy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend away with friends

Eighteen Mile Homestead had everything we needed for a short trip away with friends and children. The place is spacious and clean. The kids loved the ping pong table and pool, as well as the games and books. The kitchen is well stocked with everything needed for self catering for groups. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Viththiya I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exalent property

Marvellous experience
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024