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Pemberton Forest Stay

Stirling Road, Pemberton, Western Australia Australia

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Trip364722 wrote a review Sept 2023
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Very roomy and comfortable. Very friendly host. Restaurant was exceptional. Had an eye fillet that just melted in your mouth. Gave us an upgrade without asking. Would highly recommend to any traveller.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Manna H wrote a review Apr 2019
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Everything was dirty and smelly. Humility all around the house and the houses are rotted. Houses have never seen a broom and wipes. Rainwater is for drinking and river water is for showering. People around were weird, like they are in a hunger. Sneaked arounrd our house like they want to steal something to eat... I would never recommend this place to anyone. Disgusting.
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Date of stay: April 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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MarcoTattoni wrote a review Sept 2014
Rome, Italy10 contributions1 helpful vote
I move from Margaret River to Pemberton for work. My boss find that accommodation. Noone could ever imagine what we find when we arrived at that place. Ok I know we are in a country side, but what we see was incredible. The baddest place in my life, dirty, unhealthy, more similar to a south american jail than to an accomodation where i pay to stay. No potable tap water, the water was yellow,a hole in the bedroom that bring inside mosquitos big like a ballon and cold air, unfurnished kitchen, 20 beds in 50 square meters, mouse faeces on the mattress, no internet connection inside but only outside, bathroom inadequate(you have to exit to go), no heater system, not enough dishes and pots in the3 kitchen, only one fridge(not really working good) for 8 people, the wall were made of paper so when you close the door or you lean on it it give you the feeling of being able to break at any moment, another room has the window that don't close completely so who slept in that room wake up completely wet because the night was rainy. To finish, I think that a cowshed would be more comfortable. I hope that the next people who go there will be well paid to survive there!!!!
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Date of stay: September 2014Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Shellz76 wrote a review July 2013
Perth, Australia13 contributions8 helpful votes
We stayed here for a week during the school holidays and in the middle of winter so it was very cold but not crowded like a lot of places can be during the holidays. The accommodation is in individual houses that are suitable for large numbers. We stayed in Sheoak which is designed to sleep fourteen however only there was only four of us staying there so there was plenty of space (a room each). The houses are budget and in need of a little TLC however for $130 a night it is by far the cheapest accommodation of this style in the area. The main reason we chose to stay was because it allowed us to take our two Kelpie dogs who are very energetic so the large enclosed backyard was great. The owners let the dogs inside as well which was a real treat for them. The owners were friendly but left us to enjoy our privacy however they are close by should you need anything. Everything was supplied (bedding, towels etc) and there was plenty of wood for the log fire available as well. The location was beautiful as it was right in the middle of the forest and very central to everything including the Pemberton townsite and all of the National Parks in the area. If your fussy don't bother, if your up for some cheap, budget accommodation that is pet firendly, kid friendly then give it a go...
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Date of stay: July 2013
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Ron C wrote a review June 2013
Perth2 contributions1 helpful vote
Our group booked the accommodation expecting a "rustic old fashion" farm stay in a quaint nicely appointed cottage. What we got was certainly "old and very rustic". Not only that it was filthy, plates, cutlery, glassware were insufficient for our group despite the manager knowing how many were staying. T-towels looked liked they'd been used to wipe the grease off your hands after working on the car. Our group had to wash the plates and pots before we could you use them. The bathroom had tiles falling off the walls, mould in the ceiling and shower floor, the bathroom was so damp that the toilet paper in the morning was a soggy mess, not easy to use as one would imagine. All this topped off by cob webs hanging from the light fittings, a mouse that inhabited the house somewhere probably coming from the hole in the walls or under the external doors that don't close properly. Opening and closing the doors is a challenge when you finally get them closed a shoulder or strong foot is required to get them open again. The Campers Kitchen is another adventure in itself; a fridge that appears to be used by a convention of greasy monkeys who washed their hands sometime last century, a BBQ that was thick of grease, almost blew the eyebrows off the person who lit it and a scraper that required two hands to lift, it was so full of grease. All that combined with a rotting dead rat near the table area topped off a beautiful evening in the campers kitchen. It did however have an open fire that was loaded up with burning wood to overcome the cold, as the area had missing plastic blinds which would've reduced the cold coming in. On the positive side, lots of firewood (you need it desperately in the winter) and a beautiful part of WA's Southwest. The shower was hot. What a shame the care and attention is not taken to make these old cottages homely for a couple or group to enjoy. We didn't mind the idea of an old wood clearers hut but not in such appalling condition. Had we been able to find a more suitable place stay we would've forfeited our money, however over the long weekend everything in the area was booked out.....Never ever stay there again.
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Date of stay: June 2013
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip: We stayed in the Karri cottage. Are the others any better...doubt it!
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Ange B wrote a review Mar 2013
Perth, Western Australia, Australia14 contributions8 helpful votes
We stayed in one of the large cottages for a weekend with our children and some friends. A quick overview... This is absolutely a case of you get what you pay for! This place doesn't pretend to be something it's not. It's advertised as budget accommodation and budget it is!! It's dirt cheap so if all you need is a bed for the night and a place to have a hot shower, it's great. The stove worked, the fridge worked, the microwave worked the instant hot water system worked a treat, the beds were comfortable and the linen, bathroom and kitchen were clean. They're also pet friendly although we didn't take ours. Now for the down side... The cottages are very dated, there was significant mould and leak damage in the bathroom, and the internal structure of the cottage is all asbestos (painted of course, so safe for the time being), it's ramshackle, it's tired and their maintenance is pitiful with holes and cracks and leaks galore! The water from the taps is brown so make sure you take your own drinking water!!. Loose steps, dodgy railings and even dodgier lino floors, warped doors that won't close (and they're the external ones!! The dust bunnies under the beds were so big they had teeth and were feeding off the accumulated rubbish left by previous tenants!!! LOL It may sleep 14+ comfortably but you wouldn't want to feed that many cause there aren't enough plates, cups or cutlery or places to sit! And the owner was never home to take our payment so we kept getting told to come back later... 'When later?' 'Well, we're not really sure, just later'. Hmm, ok, helpful!! Back to some good stuff... Honestly, it has everything you need for a short stay. Fans in the bedrooms when it's warm, a TV (not that you get much reception but they do provide some DVDs and a radio). There's a log fire for the winter and some couches in the lounge. They also have some lovely friendly horses and goats in an adjoining paddock to the communal backyard who are very grateful for an apple or a carrot if you can spare it which really entertained the kids. Gorgeous, bright and very personable animals and a big selling point of the whole place, especially for an animal lover... Would have been nice to know they were booked in to see a farrier though, their hooves looked in rather a sorry state, mostly from pawing at the fence wire trying to get the attention of anyone in the yard. There is plenty of space for kids to run and play out the back or ride their bikes out the front (although there is a reasonably busy road so they'd need supervision). We saw a sand volleyball court and signage for BBQ areas and a laundry but didn't use the facilities so I can't really comment on them. Pemberton is only a 10 minute drive away so it's nice and close to shops and restaurants. Just to finish off... Look, I know this probably reads a bit harsh but it's the truth. Another truth is that for a 2 day cheap place to stay, this place did brilliantly. It ticked the boxes. Clean (where it mattered), comfortable, decent cooking facilities, great location and the dodgy decor and maintenance made for a great topic of conversation and a few laughs with friends. It's fine! It's cheap, It reminded me of the house my Nanna used to live in. We had fun there and no doubt, we'll go back next year :) Best thing to do though is to have the right attitude from the time you arrive. It's no Karri Valley! It's more backpacker hostel.
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Date of stay: March 2013
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zoecloud wrote a review Jan 2013
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We had the best time here. Lots of space. Kid friendly. Dog friendly. Self-contained cottage with ready-made beds. Other budget places we had to bring linen. Going back next year and taking some extended family. Would highly recommend to families on a budget! Might go in winter and make use of the wood fire. The BBQ and gazebo near our cottage was great for outdoor meals.
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Date of stay: January 2013
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Elma S wrote a review Oct 2011
Rockingham, Australia4 contributions3 helpful votes
We stay in Pemberton Forest stay (Pimelia) and we were realy disappointed. Realy a little bit of paint could do! The place was not very clean, the spiderwebs hanging from the ceiling. I feel for the money I've paid I could have do better. The furniture is old and had better days! I will never go back and will not recomend the place to anybody. I feel that pemberton Visitor Centre should remove this place from their list.
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Date of stay: September 2011
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