REVIEWS
Since its establishment in 2015, For The Birds has a combined review rating of 4.9 stars out of 5, based on 156 guest reviews
across Airbnb, Stayz/Vrbo, and Google. .....Here’s what some of our guests have to say:...
January 2025, Denise - "Gorgeous place in the countryside. Easy access to surrounding towns and local wineries. Our grandson loved the kangaroos and birds that came to visit each night.. Highly recommended. Thank you, Joanna." 5 stars, Airbnb
December/January, Christmas 2023 - Christmas 2024, Katie - "We had a wonderful stay at Joanna’s place. The setting is so peaceful, and the house has everything you could think of or need. It was a great layout for a family, with two living areas and heaps of space. Everything was spotlessly clean, and it was a great base for visiting the beaches and wineries. Thanks so much, Joanna!" 5 stars, Airbnb
November 2024, Adam - “Amazing location, beautiful house equipped with everything you need for a great holiday." - 5 stars, Airbnb
September 2024, Luke - "Everything was as described. Location was amazing and the house was beautiful. Recommend to families or any small groups looking for a getaway. Joanna was responsive and extremely helpful." - 5 stars, Airbnb
July 2024, Jill P - "We have just been to the house … nine years running. Our grandchildren are beginning to think we own the house! This year there were new beds in all the rooms and one of the rooms has changed configurations and now has a king-size bed in it, which is lovely. I can’t praise this house enough. It has two living areas plus a separate dining room and four good-size bedrooms + 2 bathrooms. It’s a huge house with no neighbours at all, so you can make as much noise as you like with the children! It has two open fires as well, which is lovely, along with plenty of wood. It also has reverse cycle air conditioning. The kitchen is lovely, and there is so much equipment in there we hardly need to take anything down there! The house is lovely and clean when we arrive. This house is perfect for a couple of families to share a holiday. Looking forward to our seventh year next year!",5 stars, Airbnb
June 2024, Morgan - "Beautiful home in a serene and tranquil setting. Very private and the view was breathtaking! The kids loved exploring the property and very family-friendly inside as well. Everything we could have needed to feel at home. We will be back” - 5 stars, Airbnb
May 2024, Patricia - "Spent 3 peaceful, beautiful nights and didn’t want to leave. Brain is refreshed, thanks Joanna for the tips on local eateries and your home for us to enjoy." 5 stars, Airbnb
April 2024, Tom -"Great location, great amenities, great communication. Recommended!" 5 stars, Airbnb
April 2024, Richard - "Terrific property. Highly recommend. Huge, spacious, peaceful. Perfect place from which to stage headquarters for exploring the Margaret River area." 5 stars, Airbnb
March 2024, Lucia - "Beautiful location, great house. It was perfect for what we needed, and we enjoyed every minute. Loved waking up to the birds chirping and kangaroos in the paddock. Would definitely go back for a holiday in the future. Thank you." 5 stars, Airbnb
March 2024, Gemma -"Beautifully quiet and seclusive house to stay in. Separate entertainment areas with great views and outstanding mattresses for great sleeping." 5 stars, Airbnb
March 2024, Olga (Israel) – “Joanna’s house is huge and spacious, in the middle of the forest with a spectacular view. The house is ideal for 2 families. Communication with Joanna was efficient and fast. The house is equipped with everything you need, and the photos, including the details, reflect the reality. We are full of thanks to Joanna for an amazing stay." -5 stars, Airbnb
February 2024, Matt - "Our stay here was nothing but perfect. Locating the property and check-in couldn't have been easier, Joanna's instructions were easy to follow and super detailed (not to mention the quick response times). The property itself was very well-maintained, with an excellent view out the back looking over the bushland and fields. And while sitting at the table at night, having kangaroos come up quite close was really nice. Our trip was a relaxing weekend away with our close group of friends. We mentioned to Joanna that we planned to relax and play board games and she went above and beyond and bought us a few games to try during our stay. We certainly didn't expect that and it was a lovely thing to find out. Definitely a place we would stay at again!" 5 stars, Airbnb
January 2024, Astrid - "Beautiful house in the most peaceful and private part of Yallingup! The house was extremely comfortable and clean and equipped with everything you can think of! Would love to come back!" 5 stars, Airbnb
January 2024, Fiona - " What a find! With a group of 7 we needed a large house and this place delivered. Not only with plenty of beds but also living spaces so we weren’t in each other’s lap for the stay. It was beautifully appointed with everything we needed and easy access to all the usual haunts for tourists in the region. Joanne, our hostess, provided insightful and thorough information both before our arrival and in booklets at the house My adult kids loved the kangaroos coming to visit every day. We would definitely visit again if Joanne will host us."10 out of 10, Vrbo
January 2024, Hilary - "Joanna was lovely - The house was clean and tidy with air conditioning already on ready for our arrival. We loved our stay - lots of swims, local wineries & restaurants, then peaceful evenings. Thanks, Joanna!" 5 stars, Airbnb
December 2023, Camille - "Great place to have a getaway with family or a group of people - plenty of space and very comfortable. The surroundings are beautiful and felt like we were out in the bush but still a relatively short drive to Yallingup Beach, Dunsborough, etc. Loved watching the kangaroos out in the field :)" 5 stars, Airbnb
November 2023, Karhl - "Wonderful house, location, and host. Everything was amazing and it really made the trip. Definitely staying again. Thank you :)" 5 stars, Airbnb
November 2023, Jean - "Our stay was everything and more than what we expected. We will return again next year. Thank you." - 5 stars, Airbnb
October 2023, Tracey - "Thank you for a wonderful stay. Location was excellent for activities and visiting wineries. Beautiful surroundings, peaceful, and very private. Check-in was super easy. The house was great for our multi-generational family group with separate areas for quiet relaxation when needed. Lovely space outdoors for kids to play and adults to relax. Watching the kangaroos and cows and plentiful bird life was entertaining. Joanna was prompt, informative, and friendly in her communication and the early check-in and late checkout that she offered was a great help. Thank you, Joanna." - 5 stars, Airbnb
September 2023, Philippa - "We really enjoyed our stay at 'For the Birds.' It was a lovely house and had everything we needed and was very clean and comfortable. Joanna was easy to communicate with at all stages and the directions and information on the house were clear and easy to follow. It is in a beautiful part of Yallingup but was still close enough to the surrounding attractions. We were only sorry that we couldn’t stay longer than the week. We will definitely be back soon." 5 stars, Airbnb
June 2023, Min - "It was a really special stay for us. We went as a family (with the grandparents) during a really cold week, but the house felt warm and the perfect country retreat. Joanna was an amazing host and so accommodating ..definitely recommend this as a peaceful getaway and could only hope to live in a spot like this one day!" 5 stars, Airbnb
January 2023, Chloe - "We loved our stay at Joanna’s. It was in the most gorgeous location, close to beaches and wineries! Joanna thought of everything you needed in the house! I would 100% recommend this house and would book again!" 5 stars, Airbnb
June 2023, Brooke - ""While the house itself is beautiful, the location and surrounding property are absolutely breathtaking. My only regret was having a number of commitments over the weekend and not being able to stay at the house and just enjoy the serenity. Our children thoroughly enjoyed exploring the surrounding bushland and taking in all the flora and fauna of the area. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home.” - 5 stars, Airbnb
January 2023, Bri - "Beautiful and spacious home, ideal for a family group. Multiple living areas made it easy to have space or be together. Lovely surrounds with beautiful bird life. Very comfy beds." 5 stars, Airbnb
December 2022, Asha, Switzerland -“We had a beautiful stay at For the Birds – there are so many birds to watch as well! The house is in such a beautiful, peaceful location and really relaxing. We drove to Injidup Beach every morning & couldn’t get over how beautiful it is. The house has everything you could possibly need & more – really comfy beds & kitchen with multiple knives & chopping boards (such an Airbnb rarity!)… highly recommend this house if you are looking for somewhere 15 minutes from Dunsborough but near beautiful wineries (Aravina is a few minutes drive).” - 5 Stars, Airbnb
October 2022, Alex – “We had a beautiful stay with our four young children at For the Birds. We enjoyed walks on the farm and watching the kangaroos with their joeys on the fields in front of the house. Lovely view and very peaceful. House was great for a family and beds were especially comfortable” - 5 stars, Airbnb
July 2022, Tiziana A - "beautiful property in a quiet setting meant our group of 8 had a very relaxed time. "For the Birds" is a comfortable home with delightful views. Close to many wineries, cafes and restaurants and well located for tranquil walks too.” 5 stars, Airbnb
April 2022, Julia - “Lovely, spacious home with great setting, views and amazing birds’ -).” 5 Stars, Airbnb
January 2022, Vick - “This place is amazing. Wake up with kangaroos just outside.” 5 stars, Airbnb
January 2022, Gisha – “Was a beautiful stay. The house was very clean and was very accommodating. The forest surrounding the house was beautiful and refreshing. Really enjoyed long walk in there. Definitely recommend to friends.” 5 Stars, Airbnb
October 2021, Christina - :"Can't recommend this accommodation enough. Joanna is a wonderful host who is very easy to communicate with. The house is beautiful, with a great layout and plenty of room for everyone. The location is absolutely stunning with no other houses in sight and an incredible view across the valley to the ocean. A highlight for us was talking long walks around the property and in the surrounding national park!" - 5 stars, Airbnb
August 2021, Helen - “Wonderful stay. Everything is super clean, comfortable and feels like your own home. A must to book. Plus the location is central to all places. The property is set on picturesque farmland. Will stay again.” 5 stars, Airbnb
June 2021, Brett - “stunning & peaceful location perfect for the quiet getaway and with plenty to do in the surrounds. Loved every minute here!; 5 stars, Airbnb
May 2021, Jennifer - “A really great house in a beautiful location. The views from the different rooms are totally magical and the location is so peaceful, lots of wildlife and kangaroos. Also, the house was big enough that all 8 of us had lots of space to relax and unwind” - 5 stars, Airbnb
January 2021, Guest, China - 安静整洁的林中小屋。我跟我的家人度过了一个愉快的假期。各种鸟会在清晨和傍晚来拜访,还有袋鼠在不远处观望。感谢房主Joanna耐心的解答我们的各种问题,遇到的问题也在第一时间被解决了。特别推荐!5 stars, Airbnb
January 2021, Melanie - ""We loved our stay at For the Birds. It is great accommodation with separate, very comfortable living areas and 2 large dining areas. The beds are so comfortable. The views from the house across the valley towards the ocean are spectacular. Very peaceful, beautiful place to stay... love to return.” 5 stars, Airbnb
December 2020, Ben - “Fantastic house and property, with ample room for a large family or group of friends. Lots of space for activities and all the key amenities available. Joanna's communication and info was timely and helpful, ..location is very good to local attractions such as beaches and wineries, whilst also getting some peace and quiet. We all loved it.” 5 Stars, Airbnb
November 2020, Shana - “Stunning location, very comfortable, and the dual living areas are great for families. Joanna provided quick responses and helpful information, making this an easy getaway! We’ll most definitely be back.” 5 Stars, Airbnb
June 2020, Russell - “The property is in such an idyllic location with views of a rolling green valley. It was a wonderful getaway, and the house was warm and welcoming.” 5 Stars, Airbnb
October 2020, Perth Guest - "We loved our stay at this home. Our time away was set amongst such peace, tranquillity, and comfort. I loved just sitting and watching nature unfold. The home is also centrally located and close to magnificent wineries. We will definitely be back – but not soon enough.” 5 Stars, Airbnb
June 2020, Daniel - “Beautiful home, exceptional location with excellent views of the valley! Yelverton National Park is a stone’s throw away, and we really enjoyed long walks in the morning. Great place to stay!” 5 Stars Airbnb
February 2020, Joanne – “Joanna was such a wonderful host and all of our expectations were met or exceeded. We can’t wait to come back again soon!” 10 out of 10 Stayz/Vrbo
December 2019, Cara - “This was our second visit to this property, we love it and are already planning our next visit! The perfect holiday house for all ages. Thank you." 10 out of 10 Stayz/Vrbo
December 2019, Wayne –“Excellent star gazing opportunities and plenty of wildlife." 5 Stars Airbnb
October 2018 - "Great location, excellent star gazing opportunities and plenty of wildlife.” 5 Stars, Airbnb
September 2018, Jacqui – “Many thanks Joanna, the house is great. We are loving it here and will definitely come back for another stay. The view has been fantastic, and we are particularly enjoying watching whales through the binoculars!” 10 out of 10 Stayz/Vrbo
December 2018, James, Malaysia - “For the Birds is possibly the best Airbnb I have ever stayed in. The house is beautiful and well equipped. ….. Best bit by far and away though was the surrounding nature and wildlife. We already miss all the Kangaroos, Parrots, and Kookaburras hanging out in the garden.” 10 out of 10 Stayz
October 2018 - Liam, United Kingdom - perfect for groups of 6-8, with enough space for couples to have their own privacy. It was very special to get up in the morning and see dozens of kangaroos grazing in the fields in front of the house, to hear the kookaburras and lorikeets early in the morning and at dusk, and to have BBQs in the evening beneath the stars and looking out to the Indian Ocean. Perfectly located to explore Margaret River, the local wineries and breweries, and for Yallingup beach. Highly recommended.” 10 out of 10 Stayz
February 2018, Janice D, Perth - “The home is decorated beautifully with super comfy furniture and stylish artwork. Has everything and above that you would need for a home away from home stay The home interacts with nature so well with many wall-to-floor windows throughout the house. The baby grand piano is an absolute bonus ..Beautiful memories made and will definitely be back - often.” 10 out of 10 Stayz
December 2017, Karen B - “We thoroughly enjoyed our family holiday at "For The Birds." the property was spacious and well appointed. It was comfortable and an easy home in which to relax. The outside space was fabulous with its views to the valley and fields and plenty of space for children to enjoy. The tree swings were an added bonus. It was an easy drive to nearby attractions and a lovely haven to come home to after enjoying those attractions. We highly recommend it” 10 out of 10 Stayz
November 2017, Merlin -“Best holiday home in the southwest. This property combines a lovely spacious home in a beautiful private estate. Excellent for lovely walks on the property or in the adjacent nature reserve. Also very conveniently located between two of the best winery restaurants Aravina and Wills Domain which we really enjoyed!”10 out of 10 Stayz
June 2017, Helen L - “For the Birds was the perfect home for our big family getaway! ..We watched the kangaroos from the dining room in the morning. The wood-burning heaters kept us very cosy even on the coldest nights. The house is so spacious, we all had space without sitting on top of each other! The kitchen was well equipped to stay in and cook. The location is perfect. .. plan to book again!” 10 out of 10 Stayz
May 2017, Dioni, Victoria - “We had the most wonderful 36 hours at For The Birds and wish we could have stayed for a whole week. Beautiful house, great views, and everything there you could need for a relaxing time. The piano was a huge bonus and we spent hours singing and playing into the night.” – 10 out of 10 Stayz
April 2017, Fabian, Ottawa, Canada - “Beautiful setting. House was nicely set out with lots of different spaces for relaxing. It is worth going for a walk on the property as it is absolutely beautiful. We loved the privacy of the location and found it an amazing spot for the whole family to relax. The house is very comfortable and equipped with everything we needed. An added bonus was the GF toaster as we have a coeliac in the family.” 10 out of 10 Stayz
March 2017, Jill P - “Wonderful, wonderful property. I don’t know where to begin to explain how great this house was. We had three families staying, and so having 3 bedrooms with 1 king and two queen beds was brilliant for the adults. The linen was clean and fresh and the whole house was very neat and tidy. The kitchen was better equipped than I have ever known a holiday house to be. The coffee machine was a welcome item! Two fridges were good too with such big families. The bathrooms were a great size and the showers were to die for! Great pressure of water. The surrounds of the house are beautiful. Kangaroos and mist were the morning view. Lovely walks around too and great bird life. We have lovely little red wrens visiting us. It is only a 15-minute drive to various eating spots, so its location is perfect. Communication with the owner was very good. We will definitely be returning visitors. 5 stars all the way around. Thank you!” 10 out of 10 Stayz
December 2016, Janice S –-“We thoroughly enjoyed our 7-day break at "For the Birds." The house is comfortable and well equipped. There are wonderful views across rolling paddocks to the ocean. The peace & tranquillity was well appreciated. The name didn't disappoint us either. There were plenty of birds to enjoy. Beautiful Splendid Wrens, Golden Whistlers, Yellow-Rumped Thornbills, Wedge-Tailed Eagle, Baudin's Black Cockatoos... just to mention a few. The kangaroos were numerous as well. We look forward to returning to "For the Birds" some time soon.” 10 out of 10 Stayz
November 2015, Sandra - “Absolutely wonderful home for a family or group of friends. Central to everything but no neighbours, stars at night were amazing. For the Birds is very clean and very functional, plenty of towels and linen, the kitchen is more than well equipped - two fridges and even an espresso coffee machine. Communication with the owner was also exceptionally good. Couldn't wish for anything more. Thanks Joanna.” – 10 out of 10 Stayz
August 2015, Kat, Singapore - “We had a fantastic week at For the Birds. The house is huge with plenty of space for two families, and the views are simply magnificent. Close to lots of vineyards, shops and beaches, but wonderfully remote and private when you are at the house. Brilliant fun for children with woods and fields to run in and Kangaroos outside every window. ..We had a magical time and would definite look to come back at some point, and would unreservedly recommend it to anyone looking for a perfect Margaret River hideaway” 10 out of 10 Stayz
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