Summary: Rosewood Mac is a unique farm stay with an equestrian focus. Home to about 7 horses, 2 donkeys, dogs, cats, and wildlife including kangaroos, koalas, kookaburras, echidnas, ducks, and cockatoos. The property is next to the "Kidman Trail" and 10 mins to Kuitpo Forest. It is located behind a drop of about 4 feet, providing privacy and shelter.
Enjoy breathtaking views of vast open paddocks teeming with horses and kangaroos, and unwind under the shade of gum trees, ideal for picnics and long naps.
The Space: Rosewood Mac is the perfect family staycation for vacationers with a queen-sized bed up in the loft and a couch, which can be converted into a single bed on the ground floor. It has easy access to water, split air conditioning, a kitchenette, cooking equipment, and excellent bathroom facilities.
The bathroom follows ecologically sustainable principles, including a waterless eco-friendly compost toilet, hand basin, and shower (gas heated for hot showers). It focuses on satisfying people's needs with natural resources and processes to save water through using eco-friendly toilets to save the environment.
If you plan to spend your farm stay getaways here, we advise that you bring your basic necessities such as food and water during your stay with us. Thank you!
Guest Access: Guests will have access to the tiny house and its surrounding areas, except the main house and fenced garden.
The Neighborhood: Rosewood Mac sits near Macclesfield. An urban location area within the local government area of Mount Barker in South Australia and 35kms from the capital Adelaide. Where you can explore restaurants, cafes, and attractions.
Our local recommendations:
- Three Brothers Arms is an excellent traditional pub in Adelaide Hills. - Macclesfield Hotel serves some of the most delicious pizzas in the region. - Pik A Pie Bakery offers an excellent range of pies, pastries, and sausage rolls - The Spirit of the Stag is a deer farm tour that offers a 4WD loop around the farm featuring six species of deer and antelope. - Longview Vineyard Cellar Door is an award-winning winery that produces premium wines with gorgeous surroundings of the Adelaide Hills Wine Region.
Getting Around: By car: 40 minutes by car to and from Adelaide
By public transport: No public transport direct to Macclesfield but taxis and Uber are available between Mt. Barker and Macclesfield. Train and bus from Melbourne to Adelaide are approximately 10-12 hr drive and 8 hrs by private car. An hour flight to Adelaide Airport, then 40 minutes drive to Macclesfield.
Other Things to Note: - Quiet hours 10 pm-7 am - Mobile reception is good for Optus and Telstra - No smoking inside, except in designated areas - No unregistered guests or visitors are allowed - Compost bin is available for guests to dispose of their trash - Please advised that we have livestock (and noise) on our property - Don't forget to close windows, and lock doors when leaving the tiny house - Make sure to turn off the lights, air conditioning, and electronics (e.g., especially chargers)
Pet Policy
- Pets are only limited to one dog or cat - Any damage done by pets shall be payable by the guests - Pets are not allowed on beds and sofas, and clean after pet faeces - Pets are recommended to be kept on leash as livestock is present on the property - Please take note to inform your land host 24 hrs before arrival if you plan to bring your pets to our property
Pre-orders
Visiting horses' accommodation or boarding is available for:
- $25 for indoor stables - $15 per night in electrified yards - $20 per night in the yard with shelter
Activities
- Picnic via donkey-drawn cart at local scenic spots is available for an extra cost of $250 per couple - Horse riding using our horses is $100 per lesson. For guests who brought their horses for lessons, the cost is $85. - If you plan to bring your horse, please inform the land host in advance so that horse boarding can be arranged ahead of time. - We provide agistment for up to eight horses and ponies in addition to our own two horses and two donkeys. Keep in mind that we have horse owners visiting their horses occasionally and riders taking lessons once or twice per week.
Safety guidelines
- Guests are advised to follow the safety guidelines discussed with the land host - Please do not enter animal paddocks or yards without the land host's permission - Keep in mind that BBQ grills and outdoor fire pits are not available during the fire season - Dropping cigarette butts on dry grass can start a bushfire. Please put out your cigarettes properly
Important note:
- Due to the property’s rural location, you may encounter inconveniences such as insects during your stay - Please expect occasional noise from farm animals and machinery as the property is a working farm stay accommodation - Please advise that there will be other guests on the property—two tiny houses are located in another paddock on the same property. If you want to book in groups, you can contact the land host ahead of time to make arrangements.
No pets
No smoking
No children
No events
Check-in:2:00 PM
Check-out:10:00 AM
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