✨YOUR ULTIMATE FAMILY HOLIDAY AWAITS✨
Our stunning modern holiday home on 9 acres is surrounded by picturesque countryside and starry skies. Perfect for 2 families or an extended family.
Featuring:
• Large Outdoor Hot Tub
• Campfire
• BBQ & Alfresco Dining
• Bushwalking & Fishing
• Children’s playroom with toys
• Theatre Room
• Trampoline
• Water Play
• Outdoor Sports
• Veggie Patch & Sensory Garden
Discover more about our award-winning home.
Strictly No Parties or Visitors.
The space
🌿 Welcome to Dido's Place – The Ultimate Family Holiday House in the Hawkesbury!
Nestled on 9 acres of pristine bushland, Dido's Place offers a unique blend of adventure, relaxation, and comfort. Created and hosted by a Mum, Dido's Place is one of the few child-friendly accommodations in the Hawkesbury region. It's the perfect destination for families seeking a memorable getaway or for those attending a local wedding event.
🌳 Outdoor Paradise
Immerse yourself in nature with activities like:
• Scenic bushwalks to Robert's Creek
• Fishing in our private dam
• Outdoor games: Finska, footgolf, trampolining, cricket, croquet, archery and badminton
• Large outdoor spa, shower & water play area
• Cosying up on our lounge with an outdoor fire
• Entertaining in the alfresco dining & BBQ area
• Foraging in our Veggie patches
• Making magic potions at our Magic Potion Stand for kids
• Relaxing on our deck chairs with a book from our library
• Stargazing with our telescope
• Roasting marshmallows over the campfire in the cooler months
🏡 Indoor Comfort
Our holiday house features:
• Curated, locally-sourced welcome basket
• Spacious living and dining areas
• Board games and books
• Fully equipped kitchen with premium appliances
• Nespresso machine & premium organic teas
• Theatre room with complimentary popcorn & Netflix
• Karaoke
• Kids’ playroom full of toys & activities
• Classic Nintendo
• Dedicated office space with free Starlink WiFi
• Laundry facilities
• Deep baths with caddies
• Aromatherapy soy melts, body scrubs and chocolates
• Hotel-quality linens and towels
👶 Family-Friendly Amenities
Designed with families in mind:
• Boori cot with linen & doona
• Drynites bed mats & mattress protector
• Baby monitor, 2 bedrails & booster seat
• Baby bath & high chair
• Bedtime stories
• Children's dinnerware and utensils
• Children's Playroom full of toys and activities including our outdoor explorer's kit, borrow a bear, dress-ups and sensory toys
• Sandpit & Trampoline
• Magic Potion Stand
• Complimentary Zooper Doopers and Popcorn
• Water tables and water play activities
And much more!
🛏️ Sleeping Arrangements
Accommodates up to 11 guests:
• Master Bedroom: King Bed (Sleeps 2 Adults + 1 Infant)
• Midnight Fleur Bedroom: Queen Bed (Sleeps 2)
• Alpaca Bedroom: 2 Single Beds (Sleeps 2)
• Equestrian Bedroom: 2 Single Beds (Sleeps 2)
• Children’s Room: 2 Sofa Beds (Sleeps 2)
• Theatre Room: 2 Sofa Beds (Sleeps 2)
💍 Wedding Guests
Located near top wedding venues:
• Lilburndale
• Cooks Shed
• Windsor Polo Club
• The Lakehouse
• Lochiel House
• Lynwood Country Club
• Enniskillen
• Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley
• Hawkesbury Racecourse
• Cornwallis House
• Chapel Hill Retreat
• Serene View
🛒 Local Amenities
• Kurrajong Village: 8-minute drive (supermarket, butcher, bakery, restaurants, pharmacy, cafes)
• Coles & Aldi in North Richmond: 14 minutes
• Woolworths & Coles in Richmond: 18 minutes
⚡ Additional Features
• Outdoor 15 amp power point for EV charging (BYO cables)
• Complimentary firewood and firelighters
• Sensory Friendly: sensory toys, activities, weighted blanket and timer. Social story available on request.
• Vegetable patches for fresh produce
• Complete privacy on all 9 acres
• Solar power with backup battery
• Managed and hosted by the owner
• Small family business, Australian owned & operated
🌻 When booking
• Please ensure all guests are included in the booking (including infants and children). The house will be prepared to the exact number of guests specified in the booking.
• This property is for the number of booked guests only. Strictly no additional guests or visitors, with the exception of pre-approved wedding vendors (eg photographer, hair & make-up).
• Our home has been thoughtfully designed by a family, for families, to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Please note that the property is not suitable for parties or events.
• Before booking, please review and agree to our house rules to help us maintain a peaceful and welcoming space for everyone.
🏆 Awards & Recognition
• Winner of Hawkesbury Business Awards for Accommodation: 2022, 2023, 2024
• Finalists in Australian Small Business Champion Awards for Tourism: 2024, 2025
• Silver in the Western Sydney Tourism Awards for 2025
• Currently Finalists in the Local Business Awards for Tourism & Accommodation and Business Person of the Year 2025
• Currently Finalists in the Australian Women's Small Business Champion Awards 2025
📚 Explore More
Check out our Airbnb Guidebook for local recommendations, tried and tested by our family! We also offer complimentary trip planning for all bookings.
Guest access
GUEST ACCESS INFORMATION
Welcome to our Airbnb! Guests have full access to the entire property, with the exception of the garage, linen room, and sheds. You'll find ample parking available on-site for your convenience.
CHECK-IN DETAILS
To ensure a seamless arrival, we will provide you with contactless check-in details and procedures the evening before your stay. Upon request and subject to availability, early check in can be arranged up to 2 hours before our usual check in time of 2pm.
Other things to note
OUR POLICY
At Dido’s Place, we aim to provide a peaceful and relaxing environment. To help us achieve this, please adhere to the following guidelines:
• No parties, weddings, schoolies, loud music, visitors, or events of any kind are allowed.
• Climbing on property structures is strictly prohibited.
• Children must be supervised at all times, especially around the unfenced dam, spa, creek and barbed wire fencing. We do not take responsibility for our guest's/visitor's actions.
NO EXTRA GUESTS OR VISITORS
Unregistered guests and/or visitors will incur a charge of $100 per person per day.
NSW CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE SHORT-TERM RENTAL ACCOMMODATION INDUSTRY
Dido’s Place complies with the NSW Code of Conduct for Short-term Rental Accommodation. A copy is available in our guides folder onsite and on our website. As guests, you are required to agree to the following:
• Treat our neighbours with respect by keeping noise to a minimum.
• Do not host parties or events that disrupt the peace of the home or neighbours.
• Follow our house rules throughout your stay.
PROFESSIONAL CLEANING
The health, safety, and well-being of our guests are of utmost importance. For this reason, Dido's Place is professionally cleaned after each check-out. All linen and towels are also professionally cleaned at a commercial laundry facility.
CAMPFIRE
Please note that the campfire will not be operational during the Bushfire Danger Period (1st October - 31st March in any given year). No fires are permitted during Total Fire Bans.
Registration details
PID-STRA-9726
