Bed and breakfast, Boonah, Scenic Rim
Three self contained suites, each with its own entrance, in the house Belinda and Dennis live in. Breakfast comes to your room, and you’re in the main street in about seven minutes on foot.
“I really love to welcome my guests personally if I can.”
Belinda and Dennis, hosts◆host score 9.8 on Booking.com
The house
The house was built in 1935 and sits at the top of the hill, which is why the back garden looks out over the valley instead of over a fence. Belinda and Dennis bought it, moved in, and opened three suites inside it. They’re still here, in the same building, which is why guests keep writing that somebody actually welcomed them at the door.
It’s 550 metres to the town centre, so you can leave the car where you parked it and walk in for dinner. There’s a lot of birdlife on the property. There’s also a dog called Max.
“We are also on the top of the hill with some lovely views from our backyard. Its a perfect couples getaway. Excellent location for hikers and climbers too.”Belinda, in her own words
The back garden, looking out over the valley.
The suites
Each one’s self contained with its own private entrance, so you’re not sharing a hallway or a bathroom with anybody. Same address, same breakfast, same parking.
The original suite
One bedroom and two bathrooms on the ground floor, with its own private entrance off the garden. A large double bed, air conditioning, and panelled walls that have been in this house since 1935. Booking.com guests score it 9.5 out of 10.
The garden studio
A self contained room with its own kitchenette, a wall mounted television and a polished concrete floor that stays cool through a Queensland summer. Guests who’ve stayed in this one call it cute, comfortable and beautifully kitted out.
In the old house
A quieter room in the older part of the house, with carpet underfoot, a vintage pendant light and the deep window sills you only get in a proper Queenslander. Same breakfast, same parking, same walk into town.
Rates change with the season and the night of the week. Give Belinda a ring or send an email with your dates and she’ll tell you what’s free and what it comes to.
What’s included
Breakfast comes to you rather than to a dining room at a set hour. The kettle, the toaster, the coffee machine, the fridge and the microwave are all there, so if you’re rolling in late or heading off early, it doesn’t matter to anyone.
Brought to your room, with juice. Guests keep writing about how well the room is stocked.
Measured by Booking.com at 52 Mbps, which is quicker than you’ll get in a lot of houses in town.
Private off street parking, no permit, no meter, no walking back with your bags.
Every suite is air conditioned, which matters here from about October onwards.
Your own door, private check in and check out. Come and go without knocking on anyone.
Outdoor seating with mountain and garden views, and the birdlife that comes with it.
Leave your bags with us before check in or after you’ve checked out.
Somewhere sensible to put the bikes if you’ve ridden in or brought them on the back.
9.7
Staff
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.5
Facilities
9.5
Location
9.3
Value for money
Out of 10, from 68 Booking.com reviews. Free wifi scores a straight 10.
Guests
From Google
“We stayed at Hideaway on Hume for one night and had a fantastic experience. Belinda was wonderful to deal with, and the room was spotless, beautifully furnished, and stocked with everything we needed, including generous breakfast supplies. The location is perfect—just a short walk to Boonah's main street. We'll definitely be back!”
“We had a wonderful three-night stay at Hideaway on Hume Bed & Breakfast in Boonah. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed and well looked after. A special thank you to Dennis and Belinda, who went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. Their kindness, hospitality, and willingness to help with anything we needed made a real difference and was greatly appreciated.”
“Belinda is the perfect host. We stayed in #2 and it is beautiful. Comfy bed very clean and tidy. She has thought of everything food wise. Plenty of milk for your cereal or cups of tea. Thanks Belinda for an enjoyable stay”
“We stayed at Hide away on Hume #2. this cottage is so cute and amazing. It came with coffee, bread, musli and so much more. The bed was super comfortable and the outside areas is super cute to relax. It is in the center of Boonah an absolut amazing place. Belinda was so great to communicate with and we will be back when in this area.”
From Booking.com
“Loved the stay. Fantastic area, Dennis and Belinda went above and beyond. Will definitely stay again.”
“Belinda, our host, was wonderful. She provided any extras not already in our room & her local knowledge was great.”
“Lovely and peaceful. Bed was so comfy had a great sleep both nights. Belinda was really friendly and made us feel really welcome.”
“Lovely location,great supply of food items. Everything working well in property.”
Boonah and the Scenic Rim
Boonah has cafes, an art gallery, a cinema, a library, a Supa IGA, three op shops, four pubs, bakeries and butchers. It’s all a short walk from the front gate.
Within twenty minutes’ drive there are three dams. Go to Moogerah Dam on a dark night and the number of stars is genuinely startling. There are national parks for hiking and rock climbing, a good few wineries, and the largest camel farm in the southern hemisphere.
Mount French National Park is the closest of the parks and it’s about a mile and a bit away. Brisbane Airport is 97 kilometres.
Canoeing, hiking and cycling are all on the doorstep, and there’s somewhere undercover to leave the bikes.
Plan your stay
Let Belinda know roughly what time you’ll get in, so somebody’s about when you pull up.
It’s a small, quiet property with the owners living in it, which is rather the point of the place.
Couples rate it 9.4 out of 10 for a two person trip, which is most of who stays here.
Contact
Ring or send an email with the nights you’re after and how many of you there are. Belinda answers herself, so you’ll get a straight answer on what’s free and what it costs.
Email about availability