Mansion in the Mountains Family Homestead Laguna

Entire home in Laguna, Australia

14 guests
5 bedrooms
5 beds
2 baths

Hosted by Daren

Superhost
6 months hosting

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A private mountain retreat just 2 hours from Sydney, 18km from Wollombi village and 12km from the Trading Post Laguna.

The historic off-grid home is ideal for large families looking to slow down and spend time together in the Wollombi Valley.

Set on 40 acres of bushland, it’s quiet, spacious and surrounded by national park.

The space
Yango Park House, your “Mansion in the Mountains”, once known as a grand old dame, Yango Park House still holds onto that feeling. It’s a solid sandstone colonial homestead, sitting quietly on 40 acres of bushland.

It's a little 1980s inside but full of character. Think high ceilings, a classic colonial fireplace, and stained-glass windows.

Inside, it’s simple, with a slightly nostalgic edge, just as you see in the photos. The house runs entirely on *solar*, so things are kept simple and in tune with the surroundings.

There’s a fully equipped kitchen for relaxed breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, plus a large undercover BBQ area.

There is a pool table and a ping pong table for great family game time. There’s also a tennis court, bushwalks to explore, and a sauna for Winter use.

*There are 4 bedrooms downstairs sleeping 8 people, with three queen beds and one double bed. If more accommodation is needed message us and we can prepare an extra beds for you however know it would be in the house's loft bedroom which is poorly insulated currently. See pictures for bedroom #5 (loft/attic). **Please book per person staying to reflect the actual charge. **

Note: We live down the road so we are around if needed but otherwise, you’ll have the place to yourselves.
*Please be mindful of noise/loud music at night as sound travels and we can hear it.
*Please we mindful of our “off-grid” system at night.
*Please drive carefully along the roads as our neighbours ride their horses regularly.

There is no Wi-Fi or proper mobile reception here, but Telstra reception can often be accessed near the BBQ, and Optus on the right end of the tennis court; however, internet access is not 100% reliable.

If you’re after somewhere with lots of space, history then this might be just the place for you. For us, it's about creating a place for families to enjoy.

-Kitchen with gas grill, cooktop, and oven
-A great undercover BBQ area.
-4 bedrooms downstairs (with linen)
-large dining table with seating for 8 chairs
-desk working space with a power outlet
-tennis court for a hit and giggle
-tennis racks and balls provided.
-ping pong game table
- Games for children
- range of billy carts
-kitchen has pots, pans, and utensils - (BYO food supplies)
-Sauna wood fire -Summer use not permitted due to bush fire risk.
-Small fire pit available.
-We are “off-grid” so note no AC.
-We are on rainwater, so you need to be mindful.
-No wifi.
-No TV, but we have games, a pool table and lots of nature and stargazing.
-Surrounded by bush and awesome views.
-Property not fenced off so pets and children need to be supervised at all times.
This place, the national park, is special.

Bathroom:
There is one main bathroom with a toilet/shower/basin, and then there is a second toilet in the hallway and another shower near the sauna.

We are a family friendly focused property. However for ANY event enquiries such as small gatherings/parties/weddings/elopement’s please discuss with us first as we need to confirm EXTRA charge. For medium events of up to 50ppl with up to 26accomodated for, the fee will be $6500. Message for details and larger/smaller events.

Fun fact for Gen X-ers. This home was built by Simon Townsend from Simon Townsend’s Wonder World!. Remember that TV show from 1979–1987 and his dog Woodrow.

Guest access
We will send you an email close to the check in date confirming access.

Good for AWD or 4WD. There is an 11km dirt track road if you come via Laguna . If traveling from Wollombi along Yango creek rd, do not take Dry Arm Track, as it passes through private properties.

Please drive slow on the dirt track roads. Our neighbours ride their horses regularly.

It's surrounded by bush so you are very remote. So please be prepared with food and drink options if checking in late. Laguna has the wonderful Trading Post cafe, wine bar and the Laguna Village Providore for fresh fruit and veg.

Please note there is no Uber or Taxi service out here in the National Park.

Other things to note
We feel slightly remote, so please check the map before booking or ask us any questions.

BYO water if you don't like drinking rainwater.

Please be mindful of our surrounding bush and the wildlife that roam and call this place home.

Please don’t leave rubbish bags with food scraps behind, as goannas, foxes and birds will quickly tear them open.

For everyone’s safety, please supervise children at all times. There are rock faces and cliff edges on the property.

Pets must be on a leash and not cause any harm to our native wildlife. We also ask that pets be kept outside, there is an undercover laundry attached to the house that can provide shelter for them. (We charge a pet fee for cleaning, so please note this when booking.

BYO food supplies or pick up at our local, Laguna Village Providore at The Trading Post Laguna, which is on your way to our place. Approx 20 mins drive.

When booking please note the actual number of guests staying. There is a charge for extra guests.

Please do not have any parties or large group gatherings. Parties weddings, birthdays should be disclosed upon booking. We aim to be a family home for guests. Any damaged to the property will be your responsibility. Breakage and damage costs will be liable to be paid by guests. Our cleaner videos the house before each guest for security.

Please also be mindful of our cancellation policy upon Booking.

Registration details
PID-STRA-91451