Anderson's Eco retreat was a gorgeous little retreat nestled in gum bushland valley. The first thing we noticed was the silence. Even the birds seemed to be respectfully quiet as we settled in! There is a lovely little fire that heats the cabin and another outside we used to relax around with a drink and cheese platter. The cabin has a well appointed kitchen, comfortable lounge, spacious bathroom (with an awesome shower) and a surprisingly comfortable bed. For dinner we enjoyed an amazing meal at the 'Independent' (an Argentinian Restaurant - go for the chef's choice option!) and then the local pub (wonderful ambience and lovely hearty meals).

On the down side, finding the place was a challenge particularly with no Internet or Phone coverage. There is not mention of the name of the venue either on the signage only the address, so be careful to lookout for 555 rather than Anderson's Creek as you trek along the pot holed dirt track. Heating was a challenge during the night even with vigilant monitoring of the fire and tracking down wood for the outside fire was a challenge.

The distance from town is also both a blessing and a hindrance. Blessing because it means privacy, seclusion, peace and relaxation but hindrance because it is a good 20 minutes drive (down dark dirt roads with little to no signage) to get to the closest restaurants or shops. Being prepared and stocking up on alcohol and food is a must!

Back to the positives now, we loved the walks on the property especially the little stroll through the fern forest and fairy bridge at the back. The tennis court and 'clubhouse' by the pond was lovely too. We ended up a hotly contested game of darts here and enjoyed an unorthodox game of table tennis as well. The sheer beauty of the place can also not be understated. You are surrounded by tree ferns, towering gums and native grasses. We saw Willy wagtails , wombats, wallabies, rosellas and lyrebirds in our brief stay too.

Overall, we had a sensational time and would recommend this little hidden gem to anyone.