The Mia Mia Newstead - Pet Friendly Country Retreat close to town

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A room with a wooden table, a bowl, and a vase with flowers.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, a vase with branches, a framed picture, and a lamp.
A kitchen with a checkered floor, a sink, and a coffee maker.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a glass of wine on a table.
A sunlit room with a curved sofa, a round glass table, and a chandelier.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Newstead, VIC
  • Place, Muckleford South Bushland Reserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Welshmans Reef Bushland Reserve
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Cairn Curran Reservoir
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bendigo, VIC (BXG)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

En Suite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Newstead

Located in Newstead, this holiday home is in a rural area. Maldon Museum and Archives Association and Old Castlemaine Gaol are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The Mill Castlemaine and Wesley Hill Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Main Street and Victorian Goldfields Railway -Muckleford Station. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Map
Newstead, VIC

What's nearby

  • Muckleford South Bushland Reserve - 4 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Welshmans Reef Bushland Reserve - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Cairn Curran Reservoir - 6 min drive - 7.6 km
  • The Mill Castlemaine - 10 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Old Castlemaine Gaol - 14 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

  • Castlemaine Station - 12 min drive
  • Bendigo, VIC (BXG) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dig Cafe & Wine Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Curracloe Farm - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Guildford Family Hotel - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Railway Hotel, Newstead - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Guildford General Store - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mia Mia Newstead - Pet Friendly Country Retreat close to town pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Mia Mia Newstead - Pet Friendly Country Retreat close to town?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Mia Mia Newstead - Pet Friendly Country Retreat close to town?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Mia Mia Newstead - Pet Friendly Country Retreat close to town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Mia Mia Newstead - Pet Friendly Country Retreat close to town located?

This family-friendly Newstead holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Welshmans Reef Bushland Reserve and Muckleford South Bushland Reserve. Muckleford Nature Conservation Reserve and Cairn Curran Reservoir are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 63 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was excellent for our needs loved the character of the house and the quiet surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2026
Thanks for the lovely review Glenn. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is large and completely original with an updated kitchen and deck. The location is very central to local markets and villages. Bronwyn was very helpful with sorting out a couple of booking errors. We enjoyed our time their.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Mia Mia and would particularly recommend for those with dogs. The dogs loved exploring the property and the humans enjoyed the peaceful surroundings. The house felt warm and welcoming with a homely style. The back deck is well-appointed and we spent a lot of time enjoying the scenery from the outdoor couch and eating meals outside. The house is old but feels cosy and the bedding is very comfortable and high quality. The kitchen has everything you need and more.I hope to go back again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This little hideaway is a treasure beyond belief. We have had the best stay here everSo well equipped, friendly and spaciousWe will be back
Stayed 60 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay

We loved our stay in this relaxing and get away from it place, it has plenty of space and is very quiet at night and during the day it has plenty of birdlife, will be coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property 10 mins from Castlemaine in a gorgeous period country home. Warm and cosy, lovely kitchen, and a comfortable bed. Our kelpie loved the space to run around and we enjoyed watching the native birds enjoy the feeder.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Lovely and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendly and helpful owner, well equipped kitchen
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A gorgeous house and property!

A gorgeous house and property, in a great location to explore! It's great to find such interesting places to stay with family (and the dog as well).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful country retreat

Great location, 10-15 mins walk into Newstead which was a lovely quaint little town
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bronwyn was so lovely, easy to communicate with, and the house was perfect. We had everything we needed during our stay, and especially enjoyed the deck’s view and visiting birds of a morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2025
Thanks Sam. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. The bird life up here is wonderful. Glad they put in a show for you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The tranquility was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable dog friendly home

We loved Mia Mia and would visit again A comfortable home for human or pooch super accessible to great walks, food and wine.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice older farm house

Great secluded farm house with warm fireplace
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Newstead Farm House

Great property, nice comfortable clean house, good town, great weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication with Bronwyn was brilliant! Very available. The house and surrounding garden was immaculate. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything we’d possibly need. The open fireplace made the living area warm and cosy. Beautiful and relaxing setting!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great

great Country retreat,very relaxing,cozy fire and comfy beds
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bronwyn was easy to deal with . Allowed us to accommodate our grandchildren for a night at short notice, enabled us to check in early / check out late. The house is old but quaint, the grandies and our elderly dog had fun exploring and loved the garden. Kitchen was welllEquipped to make a meal.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house very well set up.

Lovely property nice to be able to walk around the paddocks. Lovely to have fire wood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mia mia

Lovely, very well presented, perfect location, great place to relax and recharge one's batteries.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy and delightful

Beautiful property, great amenities, excellent communication. Thank you, Bronwyn
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bronwyn was so friendly and attentive. The house was clean and comfortable , equipped with everything we could possibly want or need. The garden and deck were a highlight with the native bird life and the chance for star gazing at night! A very easy walk to town every day for a coffee at Digs Cafe or to pick up supplies at the local shop.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2025
Thank you for your lovely review Linda. We loved hosting you and are so pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mia Mia Homestead bliss

We had a wonderful stay at Mia Mia Homestead. Bronwyn was so easy to deal with and was very responsive. Mia Mia is ideally located to access the Central Goldfields are and all its attractions as well as being a warm and cosy place to stay, surrounded by rolling hills and pastures.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks for your kind words Jennie. We were so pleased to hear you were enjoying those simple pleasures that we do at The Mia Mia. The house was left neat and tidy and you are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Warm and inviting home. Did not want for anything. After initial issues with messages in the app host provided clear istructions for acessing the property in a very friendly and timely way. Our 2 dogs also loved the property. Lounging in front of the fire, watching the birds on the feeder and wandering around the property. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful stay.

This is the second time I have stayed at The Mia Mia. I love it - the sense of peace on entering the driveway, the comfortable old home with everything that is needed. To sit outside watching the many, many birds is such a joy. The owners are wonderful, kind and thoughtful. Lovely that dogs can stay too. My favourite place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov 2023
Thanks so much for your lovely words Jannion. We love that you appreciate The Mia Mia as much as we do. Come back again soon.
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