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We stayed at the Bower House as a family of six for two nights and had a truly lovely experience. The house has three bedrooms, with the largest one located on the mezzanine floor and featuring its own bathroom. The whole place felt cozy and inviting, with a pleasant woody scent that added to the charm.
One of the highlights of our stay was the nightly visit from a very friendly possum, which delighted everyone in the family. We also had a surprise visit from a little frog! While the bush turkeys were a bit aggressive - one in particular seemed to guard the house and chased away the other birds - we still enjoyed watching the local wildlife. Unfortunately, they did eat the seeds we put out for the Australian king parrot.
The walking paths around the cabin led us into the rainforest, where we hoped to spot a cassowary (no luck there!), but we did see pademelons and even caught sight of a platypus - much smaller and harder to spot than we expected, which made the encounter even more special. Do watch out for leeches, though - two of us got bitten near the water. That said, it didn't dampen our spirits at all; the surroundings were beautiful and serene.
The kitchen was well-equipped, and we had no trouble preparing dinner and breakfast each day. For lunch, we explored the area and enjoyed meals out while visiting the nearby waterfalls.
All in all, it was a unique and memorable stay surrounded by nature - perfect for families looking for a peaceful getaway.