The Pine Tree Cottage

25/06/2024

12/03/2023

02/03/2023

The deck all styled beautifully for K + S elopement dinner!

Thank you to for the wine!

And of course for capturing such beautiful photos!

I was checking out our calendar for availabilities and we have one weekend in May still available! And then a few through August!

If you’ve been planning a getaway, then this is your sign to do it!

Dates definitely fill fast, in the best way possible!!

22/02/2023

Just a couple of newlyweds ❤️

Surprise elopement, yes please!

This beautiful couple surprised both of their parents who travelled from overseas to stay at the cottage for a week.

And on Tuesday the 21st of February, they celebrated their 19 year anniversary.

And mind you, they celebrated in style by (finally 😜😜) getting married!

All the emotions of a big wedding were still felt in an intimate setting for their 4 guests!

This whole hosting thing, when done with heart, never gets old!

Now the cottage will be prepared for a hen and her bridesmaids who are celebrating all those pre-wedding vibes with paint and sip and drag entertainment at the cellar door 😝

Comment below 👇🏽

What’s your ultimate wedding vibe?

06/02/2023

Hey 👋🏽 👋🏽 👋🏽

I thought that now more than ever it would be a good idea to re-introduce myself.

I’m Amy! 👆🏽👆🏽👆🏽

I’m pretty camera shy! I have been since I was a little kid! When I was a youngster when people use to make comments about me (good and bad) I would go and hide in my cupboard. 😂😂

I don’t like to be the centre of attention but will talk under water to stop any kind of awkward silence! 😛

For the most part of my adult life for some reason or another I have studied!

I started with business at uni, then psychology, social services, teaching.

I went on to complete a diploma in photography and another in interior design.

When I was studying psychology early on I quickly learnt a lot about myself.

That was that I didn’t want to study for 8 years to just be the bottom of my field just starting ‘life’ when what I always wanted to do was get ‘into property’

So with guidance from my dad, at 18 years old I bought my first apartment.

Then at 22 I bought my first house.

At 25 another

At 28 and 29 another two

Again at 32 and at 35

On the weekend I celebrated my 37th birthday.

I can’t say that I did it all alone, I married my husband in 2011 so he’s been on this journey too.

I may have missed a house or two, but all in all, we renovated 7 houses in about 10 years.

All of which led us here!

We’ve celebrated two years in the property this week, but having only owned it for a year.

32 acres is no walk in the park!

But the property is the best place to ‘work’

Whether in the garden pruning, one of the houses painting, in the paddock with the cows, on the mower, or hosting a wedding, function, elopement, or hens party, it’s always eventful!

Often guests say to me, ‘you must be living the dream’, ‘I would love to do what you do’..

And it really feels incredible that we have created something that is so nice that people want to come and have a holiday or break from their everyday life here!!

It’s surreal! 🤯

If you’re still reading, thank you!

This year I’m working on an online series to help others do what I do!

More info will be shared over at

See you there! 🙌🏽

03/02/2023

🚨 PUPPY ALERT 🚨

Apologies for those who are waiting on responses from me (Amy) - Margot took precedence today!!!! 🐶

All things considered we are both doing well 😂😅😅😅

It’s going to be an even busier 8 weeks now! I can confirm this will definitely be Margot’s only litter.

I can’t handle it 😂😂

20/01/2023

😳😳😳😳😳Margot wanted to let all her PTC family know that our family is growing!!! 😳😳😳😳

🎄🎄🎄We’ve had a lot on here over the Christmas period, so busy that we haven’t been able to wish everyone a great holiday season! Sorry! 🎄🎄🎄🎄

But all for good reason, we hosted a wedding on the property, plus welcomed back to back several groups in the cottage over the break. Yay! 🎉🎉

PLUS - the news that in a week or two Margot will be a first time mummy! It was confirmed that we are hoping to welcome 5 healthy little puppies! 🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶

No rest for the wicked! 🤪🤪

🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️ We still have the first weekend in February available, so if you are looking for a weekend away, maybe with some newborn pups, run don’t walk to our website! 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️

11/11/2022

There were 6 in the bed and the little one said ‘MOOOOOOVE OVER’ 🫣🫣

🤭🤭Just incase you didn’t know, the cottage sleeps 8 people across 4 bedrooms, so no need to cram in like sardines!

These cuties are new residence of ours across the creek munching away happily. 🌱🌱

Our guests are welcome to say gday 👋🏽 and if lucky enough enjoy a little pat!

03/11/2022

Have you ever wondered what it takes to run a holiday property?

I see and follow lots of holiday properties online for imagery ideas for content on socials, as well as captions ideas.

BUT, what I often find is a lot of these accounts I know for sure don’t have any kind of content strategy!

Do you know how I know this?

I do! I’m apart of a marketing collective that gives you a plan on what to do, how to do it!

Now I don’t need to post non-engaging captions like “afternoon light” or “restful weekend”

I’ll let my guests do the talking!

Cheers to another 5 star review 🎉

I’m interested to know.. do you have a holiday property marketing strategy? Comment below 👇🏽

31/10/2022

Cinderella on her way to the ball! 👉🏼👉🏼👉🏼👉🏼👉🏼

If you are looking for a place for the best pre-wedding vibes, hens weekends, gal-pal reunions, or even weddings, we might just be the place for you! 👠

🎉 We are OFFICIALLY booked out for all weekends until February next year so this is your sign to get those plans underway now! 🎉

✅ We do have midweek specials still running for the remainder of the year. ✅

22/10/2022

Oh hey there Buddy! 👋🏽

I see you! I appreciate your company and I hope you feel at home! 🏡

16/10/2022

Margot just wanted to let all our guests know that the flowers are blooming in the orchard at the moment!!

AND you should definitely stop to smell them!!

We have some amazing mid-week deals at the moment if you’re looking for those sneaky midweek getaways too!

Time to rest, relax and unwind before the silly season!

Tell me, what’s your go-to relaxation therapy?

Mine? I’m sitting here having a sneaky coffee and muesli cookie before the grocery shopping!

Those Monday after school drop off feels! 🫠🤪😅

07/10/2022

Rainy day thoughts right here!

Who else is feeling that the rain (and winter) will never end?

I’m dreaming of somewhere warm and tropical! A place that will make my hair go frizzy like Monica in that episode of friends!

IYKYK!

☔️

04/10/2022

Cute little notes left by even cuter little guests 💕

We appreciate and love all the families, friends, large and small who come and stay at the cottage 💕

So Thank-You!!

That is all! Hope everyone’s staying safe these holidays and more importantly through this wet weather! 🌧

01/10/2022

Stunning property 💕

Victorian duo Robert and Judy Holland built their dream home from other people's rubbish in a feat that takes recycling to a whole new level. "Everything here has a story layered in time that's so much older than the day we acquired it." Step inside: https://bit.ly/3BCSynK

04/09/2022

I REALLY STUFFED UP!

A couple of weeks ago I decided to test the waters with one night stays!

What an absolute IDIOT!

Although a hit, and booked out - I DO NOT RECOMMEND AT ALL!!

First of all, the cleaning is not easier! In fast it’s worst!

The calibre of guest is WORST!

The additional wear and tear is WORST!

I actually had one group of guests literally ransack the food I supply and take it away with them, then deny it!

I had them raid the linen closest and use (and stain) additional sheets!!!!!

In fact it COST me money to buy new linen!!

It left a HUGE sour taste in my mouth!!

Why am I venting this here? Instead of just sharing the highlights?

Because I hope you learn from my mistake!

This post has actually sat in my mind for weeks now! WEEKS!!!!

The goal of this post and if you’re still reading it - remember your end goal of your holiday property and the type of people you want to attract!!

It’s even more important than you think!

Tell me below 👇🏽 what’s been your biggest business mistake?

I need to know I’m not alone!!

12/08/2022

When visitors drop in on a Friday 🚁

Scenic flights available for guests - weather permitting 🌩

What’s the wildest thing you’ve done on holidays? Tell me below! 👇🏽

08/08/2022

The weekend was a wet and wild one with 82mL of rain landing before the weekend even began!

Fortunately no damage or flooding!

Just simply enjoying the rise and fall of the water along the creek gave to some inspiring thoughts on how to try and keep the grass at bay come spring!

Anyways, as the orchid is still a bit too wet, looks like I’m perched up on the couch watching Virgin River!

Of course, it’s just for research purposes 🤔🫣🫠🤭🤥

Tell me below 👇🏽 what do you do to unwind and relax on weekends?