Sandalwood House Boutique Accommodation

"Cottage is lovely, it looks just as advertised. Looking out in to the backyard with animals that you are able to go through the gate and see was a very pleasant view from outside of the windows. It is just enough space for a couple or a solo trip which is what I had booked with the intention of. The home was also very clean and the furniture was very comfortable. Booking the stay was easy and replies from the hosts were fast. Although a huge downside for me was that I booked this trip over New Years when the weather was very warm. The home is very small and has no air conditioning (which I acknowledge is not advertised) there was only a tiny fan provided. The cottage got so unbearably hot that it was impossible to stay there at all during the day so I had to spend the days back at home and only go back at nights to sleep there. It felt like I was in an oven. You can't even cool it down by opening the doors because the hot air would come in and there are also huge amounts of bugs and mosquitos flying around. I ended up leaving on the morning of my third day there instead of staying the last night. I messaged the owner letting her know that I had left and the reason behind it. I was disappointed to receive quite a blunt and slightly rude response back, especially when I had been polite and respectful the entire process from booking to when I left. It seemed that they quite frankly just didn't care that I had a poor experience. I definitely wouldn't recommend staying here in the summer time, but it would be very cosy in the winter. A disappointing start to the new year but next time I will learn from this mistake and book accomodation with both an air conditioner and high reviews."

"Sandalwood Cottage - A very relaxing stay, but there is a downside. Good points were many. Easy to find; well sign-posted. A gorgeous cottage, just as it appears on the website photos. There was a plentiful supply of firewood; just enough for the three nights we booked. Two powerful heaters, an electric blanket and several blankets for cold nights; especially out on deck. Quiet bush setting but only minutes from wineries and galleries. Outdoor setting on the spacious deck. Beautiful, large bath and bathroom. We really enjoyed the open fire and the cosy atmosphere in the quiet location that was close to several wineries and galleries. On the downside, the host is extremely slow when it comes to email responses; even after we sent payment. Even then, we didn’t receive arrival instructions for another four days. Also, the shower ran hot and cold. I could not get a shower that stayed hot the whole time. It is not a queen bed as advertised; it’s only a double. They advertise as having Wi-Fi, but it is totally useless. Don’t rely on downloading anything large or quickly when using it. It is also advertised as a B&B, (and we have stayed at many), and I think it’s fair to say that a loaf of bread, some butter, muesli, milk and juice mainly, does not constitute a B&B. Most proper B&Bs either have a choice of hot or cold breakfast in a dedicated kitchen, or it is brought to your room. At the very least, supplies of bacon & eggs etc are left in the accommodation for the guests. There was none of this. I find these last four things very misleading; especially considering the price we paid for it."

"Excellent. Very relaxing and peaceful. The interior decor was extremely comfortable and pleasant. Would definitely come again."