The 1932 timber cabin, once a derelict relic of the region’s early logging era, has been transformed into a two‑bedroom holiday retreat that commands roughly A$300 a night.
Sayer and Romeo preserved cedar exteriors, slate floors and the A‑frame roof, while installing a new kitchen, bathroom and deck that extends the living space into the surrounding rainforest.
With annual earnings between A$45,000 and A$50,000, the cabin now offsets the upkeep of the estate’s 120,000‑litre pool, equestrian paddocks and extensive rainforest trails.
The 3.04‑hectare property, marketed as Pegasus, will go to auction under the stewardship of Kollosche’s Hayley Kidson and Marco De Vincentiis on Oct 30 2026, with no disclosed asking price.
Local buyers are intrigued by the juxtaposition of a contemporary main house and a heritage cottage, a combination that could re‑define value in the Gold Coast market, especially as the region’s luxury listings grow.
For the Sayers, the cabin’s success meant a quieter life; the couple, both in their seventies, chose to downsize after a decade of managing the estate, hoping the auction will provide a comfortable transition.