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Oaklands Lodge

Family-friendly farm stay in Pambula with a water park

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The Homestead offers a peaceful retreat on 300 acres near Pambula. Relax in the sunroom, wander through tranquil gardens and a secluded courtyard. Enjoy wide verandahs, a well-equipped kitchen, and high-speed WiFi in this comfortable colonial farmhouse.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Map
Pambula, NSW

What's nearby

  • Pambula Merimbula Golf Club - 7 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Main Beach Recreation Reserve - 13 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Merimbula Boardwalk - 15 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Short Point Recreation Reserve - 17 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Magic Mountain Recreational Park - 19 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Merimbula, NSW (MIM) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wild Rye's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Waterfront Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Kiosk - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Zanzibar Cafe - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Oaklands Lodge

Family-friendly farm stay in a rural location
Consider a stay at Oaklands Lodge and take advantage of a water park, a garden and laundry facilities. Active travellers can enjoy cycling at this farm stay. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A bike on-site, smoke-free property and books
  • Outdoor furniture and barbecues
Room features
All guestrooms at Oaklands Lodge have comforts such as free WiFi and dining tables.
Extra amenities include:
  • Highchairs and travel cots
  • 2 bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • TVs with DVD players
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting and recycling

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Water park

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Thin carpet in public areas

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Recycling

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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 PID-STRA-20487, 2549

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

The Oaklands Homestead Pambula
The Oaklands Homestead Agritourism property
The Oaklands Homestead Agritourism property Pambula
121987

Frequently asked questions

Is Oaklands Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oaklands Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oaklands Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oaklands Lodge located?

This family-friendly Pambula farm stay is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Panboola Wetlands and Heritage Project, Panboola Waterbird Sanctuary and Pambula Hospital. Pambula Merimbula Golf Club and Ben Boyd National Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Oaklands Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

Perfect haven in a lovely area.

We were so lucky to find this available when our English family visited. Comfortable and quiet, yet convenient to all the delights of the area, they left with the best of memories. Thanks for helping make their trip a special one. The Christmas tree was a lovely thoughtful touch, too.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan F.

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

Family favourite…!

We love Oaklands as it’s a really great place for families. Our kids love having so much space and taking walks down to feed the Donkeys is always a highlight.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa F.

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

Great stopover

Plenty of room for 3 couples so relaxing great property short walk to facilities would recommend. Host was friendly and provided breakfast on arrival was most appreciated thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Wendy W.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

was a magnificent mansion but sadly it was of need of care and attention.

Access was via a potholed road to the back of the house, which lacked any positive impresion as we were greeted by two very dirty rubbish bins outside the gate and then it only got worse when we opened the door and were overcome by a horrid musty old house odour. As for the stained mattress protectors on the bed, absolutely disgusting!! I only hope that these problems have been corrected for the people staying during the coming weeks. November 2022
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Fun in Pambula

Beautiful property, well situated to town, beach and cafe. People friendly everywhere we had dinner at local pub, nice also Candelo pub great meal also. Great day trips to other towns in vicinity, so much to do and see.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Very interesting old house which has been faithfully restored. Beautiful Australian cedar.

Kitchen area could have benefited with a heater as it was pretty cool. Otherwise very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Scott M.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Heritage beauty on the outside

The listing made it look and sound like it's a luxury getaway. But it's not. Really it's an old heritage building next to a farm. Beautiful on the outside, dark and basic on the inside. It's got a small lounge which means there isn't much of a communal area to relax in on rainy days. And the lack of oven definitely limited family meals. Otherwise location and farm are great. Kids loved feeding the animals. Lots of nature on your doorstep. Great walks and cycling around Pimbula.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Helen S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

A Slice of History

The Homestead is an amazing historic house in a pretty setting. It is nicely furnished and we enjoyed sitting on the back verandah in the sun. The staff were very helpful in replacing the faulty TV the day after we checked in. We understand that it is a very old house, and that there had been heavy rains recently, but the strong musty smell throughout made me feel ill and we left a day early. We kept all the screened doors and windows open 24/7 and it did improve during our time there, so perhaps the house could be aired prior to guests arriving. The bathrooms and kitchen are in need of updating, and a good microwave would be useful, given that there is no oven. The decorative touches and furnishings do provide a sense of grandeur and comfort, and it is an experience to stay here. We can understand why many people love it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn F.

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

Oaklands Homestead Pambula

A magnificent homestead in a peaceful setting. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay & felt privileged to be able to stay in such a beautiful home. There was so much to explore in the near vicinity with beaches, National Parks & towns on your doorstep.

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

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

Another lovely stay !

Thanks for another great stay - a perfect getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate P.

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

Gracious living in a country setting

Beautifully maintained, spacious property with farm animals close by.

10/10 Excellent

miranda h.

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

Excellwnty

Excellent as usual

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana M.

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

Beautiful heritage home

We’ve been to the homestead for five years in a row and absolutely love it. It’s incredibly peaceful and tranquil and surrounded by beautiful paddocks full of friendly farm animals. The homestead is such a unique property that has been lovingly restored in keeping with it’s history. There’s really nothing like coming back after a long day of sightseeing and sitting on the porch and watching the birds and other wildlife go by. Just up the driveway is the Oakland’s barn with a fantastic cafe, gallery and garden Centre, all run by incredibly friendly staff. We can’t wait to return to the homestead.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nathan F.

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

Our new favourite house

We've visited Oaklands Homestead twice now within the past couple of months. Its really family friendly and the kids just love exploring the gardens and walking up to see the animals. The house itself is very nicely furnished and has a lovely country / heritage charm to it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

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

Beautiful country home !

Thank you for wonderful few days 🤓
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Great Stay!!

We all had a wonderful time at this property! It was nice and peaceful, but only a short walk to the main street and a quick drive to the beach. The kids loved the property and feeding all the animals. We would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Kathryn S.

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

Room with a view

A peaceful retreat with huge rooms and a pleasant countryside outlook.

8/10 Good

Annabel U.

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

Gorgeous country home

Our kids loved riding bikes around the property and feeding grass to the horses. Pambula has some great little eats and is a short distance to the beach which was perfect for kids. We didn’t visit the oaklands nursery, cafe or brewery adjoining the property, there were a few tourist buses pulling in. Thanks Claire for a very relaxing couple of days !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mario v.

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

Great tranquil getaway

Fantastic farm-living experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra W.

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

Beautiful

We have had the most relaxing weekend. The house is gorgeous and the gardens were just beautiful to wake up to with a cup of tea. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicola S.

A very characterful property in a beautiful peaceful location.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Homestead. We loved the interior of the property and the surrounds, particularly the old oak and olive trees. Everything that we needed was provided. We appreciated the book giving the history of the area. It was very interesting reading. We used the Homestead as a base to explore Pambula and the northern part of Ben Boyd National Park. We would certainly return to the Homestaed if visiting the area again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Andrew M.

Great house

Makes me want to find a heritage house on acreage Regards Andrew
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

MARGARET V.

Homestead

The break and holiday was great, we would have liked a bit more detail about arrival say 2 days before we got there , but the people at the shop were very helpful, All in all it was great. did you find our departure left the place in good order?
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

6/10 Okay

Anne G.

Oaklands Homdstead is a beautiful original old Aaustralian Homestead with wooded garden .

Awaken to a chorus of birdsong and the lowing of grazing cows. Take your morning hot drink for a walk through the garden and say good morning to a horse wandering with the cows. The coffee shop at the event centre has marvellous breakfast served by cheerful folks, the nursery is laden with temptations. Arriving home after a day of sightseeing, call in at the brewery for an afternoon refreshment before returning to your homestead to watch TV, DVD, listen to music or hideaway in comfy corners to read and relax in total peace and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Bill W.

Wonderful Experience!

We enjoyed our stay at Oaklands; it was like stepping back in time. The owners had added many extra things to make the stay unique. We were so delighted to have Kangaroos in our front yard both evening and morning. The farm walk was lovely, and we purchased a painting at the art gallery on site.