Maya Sanctuary

We stayed at Illowra House, Maya Sanctuary for my parents' 60th wedding anniversary, including three generations of our family. We honestly couldn't have had a better location. All the bedrooms have ensuites, and there's plenty of room for people to gather together, or to get some space if they need it. Incredibly well-equipped kitchen, and a dining table that easily fit all 12 of us, making the celebration perfect. The details are impeccable – crisp, cotton sheets and fluffy, white towels; the spa heated up ready for us to use straight away; a fire ready to light in the back yard with a view over the valley. We really didn't want to leave, and are already dreaming of booking the Artist's Lodge for a quieter getaway soon.

We stayed for two nights in the Sirius cottage and enjoyed ourselves throughly. The cottages are simple comfortable with a touch of luxury. But in reality it's all about the hot tub and the views. There is nothing better than waking up early and enjoying the hot tub, a coffee and the beautiful scenery. The location is stunning, I only wish we had more time to spend exploring the property.

My wife and I booked 3 nights away, staying in one of the Romantic Spa Cottages. The experience we had was absolutely amazing, the Secret Valley Escape really lived up to its name. The area is a world away and definitely worth the drive. The four post bed in the Victoria Cottage was beautiful. The owners really made us feel welcome, with wine and chocolates upon situated in the room upon our arrival. They also supplied bath robes and slippers. The private jacuzzi is just another luxurious touch. The cottage was clean and well looked after. The decor was also amazing. We will definitely return on our next trip to the Blue Mountains for a romantic escape.

WOW!!!!! I was absolutely amazed when I arrived to the beautiful cottages. When we had first walked in, we all thought there is no way this is our room for such a bargain price, there must be a mistake. We stayed in the Moonlight Room which was upstairs but downstairs was a clean and neat kitchen right next to the fireplace. As you walk in, theres a living room with another fireplace surrounded by gorgeous antiques. My favourite part- the roomy hot tub located on the balcony overlooking the gorgeous peaceful scenery. Our room was so neat, clean and a very generous size. I just want to say thank you to Julian who was so accomodating to my two friends and I on the weekend. He was so considerate and left three of everything- robes, towels, chocolates, pillows etc. My friends and I were so happy and absolutely loved our stay. We will definitely be visiting soon but we will make sure it is definitely a longer stay.

My partner and I just spent 6 days at Maya Sanctuary. It is the most beautiful place, beautiful native plants everywhere you look.Very clean and tidy. The spa was amazing, we actually spent most of our time in it. Blackheath is reasonably close by for shopping needs and there is a takeaway place ( which has great coffee) 10 minutes away.. Lots of other attractions close by.Julian and the team are very helpful and happy to take care of anything you ask.. We absolutely loved our time there and we'll hopefully be able to visit more often..Highly recommend for couples who need a time out from every day life ❤️

We chose this place as it sounded quaint and private. It turned out we were lucky as no one else booked any of the other cabins or lodges, so it was quaint and private. While the cabins were placed apart, they were still close enough that we could here the spa baths of the next one along while sitting outside. We didn't use the BBQ as it was still dirty, which was a shame. Everything else about the cabin was good and we enjoyed the stay very much. It was nice to receive a couple of complimentary bottles of Apple Cider, the bed was comfortable and the cabin had plenty of room to move around. The bathrobes and bath towels were soft and nice to use. We did a couple of the short bush walks- the weather was a bit hot and we weren't prepared for any longer ones. Didn't see much wildlife but I'm sure they were there. The drive to the sanctuary was a bit hairy as there was roadworks happening and the dirt road was a bit slippery. That was just a short part of the road length- the rest was fine. A suggestion was for an instruction book for the spa and leaving the guestbook somewhere obvious (we had to search for it)

I booked the artist's studio wood fire timber accents decorated with country brica brac. The atmosphere in this studio is amazing. The spiral staircase adds to the wonder of the studio the views have to be seen It has a meandering stream bypassing the studio. Hot Hot water well appointed A.C wood heater open plan. Book this place.

Julian was extremely accomodating and allowed us to check in an hour early. We were a group of 10 and stayed at Illowra house, which was absoultly beautiful. Attention to detail in the whole house from toilet paper to kitchen ware. They went above and beyond to help make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. I highly recommend this place for anyone who wants to get away.

What a fabulous property. We spent 3-nights at Illowra House which is the largest property in Maya Sanctuary. With 5 large bedrooms; all with en-suites, a wraparound verandah, a huge kitchen and dining space, and multiple sitting areas, and tasteful furnishings and antique pieces dotted around the property, there was a sense of space and grandeur throughout. We absolutely loved the time that we spent here as a family of 10. The bbq outside was a bonus. The solitude fabulous. We also managed to enjoy the large hot tub which is a bonus on cool nights. The kitchen was extremely well equipped with amenities for cooking and feeding a large group. Help was always available when needed and we felt that the hosts really took great care to ensure a very pleasant stay. The beds were very comfortable so everyone had a peaceful nights sleep. There is no television or wifi on the property but we could get good mobile reception with data (only at the house). Once you got out there are many black spots for phone reception but this is mentioned on the website. Local towns for shopping essentials are less than 20 mins drive away. There are many waking tracks around the house but be aware that they are rough and overgrown so wear appropriate hardy walking footwear and leg covering (running shoes and sneakers will catch the spikes from the grass making it painful after a while). I could easily see ourselves spending an entire week here. The place is fabulous value. Kudos to the hosts for setting up such a wonderful experience for guests.