Where old walls hold quiet stories
The Overseer is the original 1847 Glenelg Station manager’s cottage - a true piece of Queensland pastoral history, gently restored for slow, thoughtful stays. Surrounded by bushland and birdsong, this rustic-luxe cottage blends heritage character with quiet comfort.
It’s peaceful, private, and filled with charm - from its deep verandah and vintage kitchen to the outdoor bath and warm fire inside. There’s no rush, just stillness, history, and room to reconnect.
The Overseers Quiet Luxuries…
Queen bed with plush mattress topper and premium Bed Threads linen
Cast iron wood heater with firewood supplied
Fully off-grid kitchen with gas cooktop and tea, coffee, and pantry basics
Indoor bathroom with hot gas-powered shower, washstand, and flushing toilet
Small fridge/freezer for essentials
Outdoor verandah bathtub to soak beneath the trees or under the stars
Covered verandah with seating and peaceful views over the Macintyre Brook
Outdoor fire pit for stargazing and evening slow-downs
Running tap water throughout
Books and thoughtful extras to help you unplug with intention
Limited mobile service invites you to slow down and tune into the land
Private, self check-in - your stay begins the moment you arrive
Quiet generator available on request for CPAP or health equipment
The original heart of
glenelg station
Unplug & Reconnect
Your stay at The Overseer is a return to something real. A chance to trade the pace of modern life for the quiet rhythm of an old bush cottage. There’s limited to no reception, and nothing calling louder than the wind through the trees or the warmth of the fire.
Steeped in Glenelg’s history and thoughtfully restored for two, this is your place to slow down. To reconnect with the land, with each other, and with the kind of stillness that lingers long after you’ve gone.
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