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Reviews of Deshons Retreat

4 out of 5
Deshons Retreat
164 Haydens Road, Booie, QLD

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This lady goes beyond a host The cabin itself was immaculate clean and beautiful decor The king bed soooo comfortably We opened all the windows ( aircon available) and let that fresh air in Looked at the big sky all night under the toasty doona No need is over looked down to the insect repellent Couldn't recommend this property more highly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Linda and Nigel on 19 Oct 2023
Thank you for your lovely review Joanne. We are glad you enjoyed re-connecting with nature and all its beauty and peace. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

6/10 Okay

Wayne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and relaxing with lots of wildlife and bird life. The view down the valley and the morning sunrise were awesome. However when we booked with Wot-if we selected the package to include the breakfast basket for two. The Proprietors disputed this however when I forwarded a copy of the booking confirmation from Wot-if they agreed to honor the booking. We did not receive the breakfast basket as promised. I didn't take this up with the Proprietors as we just wanted to enjoy without any hassles or arguments.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from Linda and Nigel on 23 May 2023
Hi Wayne, Thank you for your review and we are glad you enjoyed your stay. I do recall now that when you originally booked through Wotif some months ago, the rate they offered on their website was incorrectly advertised as breakfast included whereas the rate they charged you was the room only rate. I agreed to honour the booking and include breakfast however forgot about this when you arrived. There would have been no argument or hassles about providing you with breakfast provisions had you raised this oversight with us. We are sorry that this detracted from your experience and we will be happy to extend complimentary breakfast provisions to you should you visit us again.

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed the ambience, particularly sitting outdoors enjoying the sunset with a glass of wine.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Linda and Nigel on 4 May 2023
Thanks for your very positive review, Suzanne. That's our favourite time of day too! Enjoying the tranquility while nature puts on her best show. We hope we can welcome you back again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Noelle

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Linda on 20 Mar 2023
Thank you for your perfect rating. We look forward to welcoming you back to Deshons Retreat soon.

10/10 Excellent

Krystyn den

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous view. Lovely little escape, area is so quiet and the birdlife is amazing. Cottage was very quirky with lots of special touches. Will definitely go back.

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Alex on 17 June 2022
Thank you for taking the time to review Deshons Retreat. This is much appreciated and glad to see that you were staisfied with your stay and accommodation.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful cottage on a magnificent spot with privacy, quietness, and amazing vistas across the landscape. It was truly blissful. Very generous breakfast provisions were supplied with freshly baked, home-made, delicious bread. There were fresh cookies and a variety of teas and coffees. The cottage was spotlessly clean and beautifully furnished with many nice little touches that were appreciated. We saw many kangaroos and hares around the property which was lovely. We didn't want to leave and will come back and stay longer next time. It was absolutely wonderful and is located close to the town of Kingaroy where everything is available.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from Deshons Retreat on 26 Oct 2021
Thank you for your review and we do appreciate that you took time to review our property. Glad to hear that everything was to your liking and that you all had a great relaxing time

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Peace of paradise
Wow! Everything has been thought through with this property. Fantastic stay quite, birds, kangaroos amazing outlook over the valley and. Lose to town. Breakfast hamper was amazing everything you could imagine, fresh juice, homemade sourdough loaf, milk, ect.. all the little touches made this a memorable stay. Will definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Deshons Retreat on 10 Oct 2021
Thank you so much. We appreciate your time and feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Vince

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Deshons Retreat on 29 Sept 2021
Thank you for your review . Looks like you enjoyed your stay!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners had thought of everything. Just amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Response from Alex on 18 Aug 2021
Glad you enjoyed our little piece of paradise and that you found your chalet comfortable and amazing - Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Charming stay
Was out towards Kingaroy for a work trip and I will never stay in town motels again. This place is charming, comfortable and safe. As a solo traveler I felt right at home. Log fire, cool mornings and wildlife to make you enjoy your work trip enjoyable. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
A Truly Fabulous Experience at Deshons Retreat
The accommodation has everything you could possibly need, and it is all to a very high standard. Clean, tidy, nicely decorated and comfortable with great views. We ordered the breakfast for both mornings, and it was a delicious hamper of fresh locally produced eggs, bacon, sausages, home-made baked beans, butter and Alex’s own beautifully baked bread. Cooking this breakfast was no problem at all with the large electric frypan. The electric bbq was also terrific for cooking the best sirloin steaks ever from the gourmet butcher in town. The accommodation itself is private and has a fire box, which was not cold enough to use, and air conditioning. The big louvred windows and insect screening allow for terrific cross-ventilation and the scent of the Aussie bush to come flowing in. The bed was comfortable, and the large windows made for great views while waking up with a freshly made plunger coffee (plunger and coffee supplied). Sitting outside at night with a glass of wine was the best way to view the magnificent night sky filled with thousands of stars. We cannot recommend Deshons Retreat highly enough, and the excellent communication with, and greeting from, Alex the owner. Thank you Alex! The experience was unforgettable and will be treasured for many years. We want to return!
The entrance to Deshons Retreat
Inside the Yellow House
Big windows and a comfy lounge
The view from the back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from Deshons Retreat on 12 Apr 2021
Thank you so much for your detailed & extensive review. We really do appreciate you taking the time to write about your experience @ Deshons Retreat. Your enjoyment and pleasure staying here is our satisfaction and we hope to see you again some time in the future.

10/10 Excellent

RUSSELL

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Switching off
Amazing little spot detached from the hustle and bustle. Beautiful!! Great host, and the warm baked bread was a lovely surprise.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Response from Deshons Retreat on 16 Feb 2021
Thank you for your kind words/review. So glad you enjoyed your stay @ Deshons Retreat and hope to see you again some time in the future

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Beautiful peaceful country retreat
Loved this place! Spotlessly clean, wonderful amenities, amazing views, peaceful, gorgeous décor & welcoming host! Could have stayed longer - a wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Response from Deshons Retreat on 1 Feb 2021
So glad you shared & enjoyed our little piece of paradise. Hope to see you again in the future when you next plan a trip out our way & Thank you for your review

10/10 Excellent

KerriPedofsky, Everton Park, Queensland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A hidden treasure. The decor is beautiful. Cabins are private and very comfortable and hosts are lovely. We thoroughlt loved staying at Deshon and would recomend it if you want to relax
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Guan Zhong

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic place in the country. Beautiful view and great facility.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Response from Alex & Janet on 9 Mar 2020
Thank you - glad you enjoyed our little piece of paradise. Hope to see you again soon next time you are in our area.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nature friendly
Amazing rooms with a view with nature
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Response from Alex & Janet on 9 Mar 2020
Thank you - glad you enjoyed our little piece of paradise. Hope to see you again soon next time you are in our area.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property. Highly recommended. Very private.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Alex on 26 June 2019
Thank you for your kind comments. So glad you enjoyed your stay in our slice of Paradise. Again thank you and hope to see you again in the future when you next decide to visit our area.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here as part of business travel. Beautiful peaceful property. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Deshons Retreat on 4 June 2019
Glad you enjoyed our little piece of paradise. Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not just a “retreat”
With a work trip in the area and everything booked out I was hesitant to stay at a “retreat” but couldn’t have been more wrong. Arrived late and found the place with the lights on and key left out. It is an amazing self contained cabin that is welcoming and with plenty of space. The view of the stars at night is amazing and watching the sun rise across the paddock. A great place to stay for work or pleasure and will be back when in the area
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from Alex & Janet on 13 Mar 2019
Hello Andrew - so glad that we made your stay so pleasurable and comfortable after a long day at work. We strive to offer that "little extra care" to all our guests and which we know is appreciated by all including yourself. Thank you for your kind and favourable comments and look forward to welcoming you back when next in our area be that for work or pleasure.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and relaxing. Accommodation was clean andeverthing we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Alex & Janet on 1 Jan 2019
So glad you enjoyed your stay @ Deshons Retreat and we look forward to perhaps welcome you back some time in the future

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Purple Pleasure
It was a wonderful little place, full of lovely details that draw the eye. We loved the fire which kept the place really comfortable. The tea selection was interesting and I actually a cup of tea for the first time since 2009! We really couldn't find fault at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from J & A on 23 Aug 2018
Both Janet and myself thank you for your kind words. We are both very happy that you enjoyed our place and hope to see you again some time in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Nigel, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place, amazing people
Beautful setting, tranquil, classy and oh so clean. Wonderful hosts who were amazingly helpful. We'll be back for more of this!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Response from Deshons Retreat on 16 Nov 2017
Thank you for your kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed Deshons Retreat and we look forward to welcoming you and your friends back to Deshons Retreat in the future. Indeed a pleasure to have you stay @ Deshons Retreat.

8/10 Good

Sunny Coasters

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to South Burnett vineyards
Wonderful peaceful and quiet location with fabulous easterly views from the Booie range. Next door is Cranes Winery and Cassid on Booie Restaurant is just back up the hill. Other great vineyards are just 1/2 hour away by delightful country roads. Beautiful clean and warm modern cottage with no phone or TV reception. ... just excellent !

10/10 Excellent

Catherine, Australia - QLD - Sunshine Coast

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Top of the line; Value: Affordable; Service: Outstanding; Cleanliness: Immaculate; though conveniently close to Kingaroy you would never know

10/10 Excellent

Peta, Australia - QLD - Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Nice ; Value: Great deal, cheaper than other places; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Spotless; could walk to vineyard, next door

8/10 Good

Graeme, Australia - QLD - Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Nice ; Value: Inexpensive; Service: Polite; Cleanliness: Faultless;

10/10 Excellent

Ellen, Australia - QLD - Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Value: Affordable; Cleanliness: Spotless, Immaculate, Pristine; Just a short drive to Kingaroy shops and walking distance to Crane Winery