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Peaceful 40-acre Gembrook Farmstay & Sanctuary - Help feed rescue animals!

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A pink house with a fenced yard and a path leading to it.
Exterior
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window, a lamp, and a sofa.
A patio with a wooden table and bench, a grill, and a small round table.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a gas stove, and a window providing natural light.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Overlooking the mountains, this cottage features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, accommodating 6 guests. It includes 1 bicycle, 1 hot tub, and a separate living room. Enjoy activities like mountain climbing and hiking nearby. The property offers a patio, deck, and balcony with scenic views. Explore Beenak G180 Bushland Reserve and Hoddles Creek Education Area.

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Your private hideaway
    Guests love the secluded location for peace and quiet.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gembrook, VIC
  • Place, Beenak G180 Bushland Reserve
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Gilwell Park Bushland Reserve
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Bunyip State Park
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful 40-acre Gembrook Farmstay & Sanctuary - Help feed rescue animals!

Only 1 3/4 hours drive from Melbourne CBD, your fully self-contained private 2-Bedroom cottage nestled between bush and green fields awaits you. You are free to explore our 40 acres, meet our friendly sheep alpacas, pigs, chooks and cows. Children love helping feed them and collect fresh eggs.

You can leave your busy city life behind you. Spend the days bush walking, riding Puffing Billy, grape grazing at local wineries, cycling, even snow playing in winter.. then relax and unwind in the spa bath, cook a BBQ whilst watching a spectacular sunset over the ranges. Bird watching from the deck is a favorite activity with an array of birdlife, including lyrebirds and bower birds and many more.

NB: Many accommodation places have several cottages-we only have ONE! - so peace and privacy is guaranteed.

Once the stars are out in the clear country sky, the wildlife is active. Wombats, koalas, lyrebirds, kangaroos and bandicoots are some of the animals you'll spot at Hoddles Hideaway. no noise, no neighbours, just peace and quiet.

Hoddles Hideaway: Gembrook Farmstay 40 acres of peace/privacy. Blissfully quiet.

*Breakfast can be provided by prior request*
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Turn off the lights
Please make sure all lights and air conditioners are off
No need to lock-please just leave keys on the bench
Thank you for choosing Hoddles Hideaway!!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Cup Weekend, minimum 4 night stay No loud Music to be played
It can be used by the confirmed guests only. Additional visitors are not permitted without prior approval from the owner.
You may be asked for a photo id, details about your group and purpose of your trip. Booking may be cancelled if any of the above info is not provided

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9107556
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Melbourne

Located in Hoddles Creek, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, this cottage is in a rural area. Martindale Hall Heritage Museum and Tonimbuk House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Nangana Bushland Reserve and Gilwell Park Bushland Reserve. Consider Swallowfield Winery for a night out or Rayners Stone Fruit Orchard if you're travelling with kids. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like ecotours, hiking and cycling nearby.
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Gembrook, VIC

What's nearby

  • Beenak G180 Bushland Reserve - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Gilwell Park Bushland Reserve - 15 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Lusatia Park Road Bushland Reserve - 15 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Hoddles Creek Education Area - 15 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Bunyip State Park - 22 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Cockatoo Station - 26 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forest Edge - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Gembrook Hill Vineyard - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Moonfire Pit - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful 40-acre Gembrook Farmstay & Sanctuary - Help feed rescue animals! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Peaceful 40-acre Gembrook Farmstay & Sanctuary - Help feed rescue animals!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful 40-acre Gembrook Farmstay & Sanctuary - Help feed rescue animals!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful 40-acre Gembrook Farmstay & Sanctuary - Help feed rescue animals!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful 40-acre Gembrook Farmstay & Sanctuary - Help feed rescue animals! located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Nangana Bushland Reserve, Gilwell Park Bushland Reserve, and Lusatia Park Road Bushland Reserve. Yellingbo Nature Conservation Reserve and Bunyip State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Katharine and Mark McLean

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We are nature lovers who sought a tree change from the business of city life!
Nothing makes us happier than welcoming people to our quiet and private property where they have peace and quiet and the chance to relax in nature and enjoy the birdsong and serenity. A farm tour includes meeting and feeding all the pet animals and spotting wildlife, such as koalas and kangaroos and a wonderful array of bird life. Many of our animals are rescued.

Why they chose this property

We love the peace and quiet and every day moments enjoying birds and animals and the view over the pasture/scattered bush to see amazing sunsets from the deck of the cottage.
Yet, despite the tranquillity, it's not far to enjoy all the lovely places in the area-Warburton river precinct, local wineries, The Dandenong Ranges' cute villages and gardens, the snow in winter and of course Puffing Billy and Healesville sanctuary.

What makes this property unique

We are unique as we only have the one cottage on the property so guests truly feel they can fully relax and absorb the serenity without fear of other people being close by. Yet, if needed, we can show you the animals and you can have a free farm tour to meet all our lovely pets-cows, alpacas, sheep and hens. We don't eat them! They are living out their days meeting guests and relaxing! Such lucky animals! People are also surprised with how close we are to Melbourne-yet they feel they are in the middle of the country-with no one around for miles! So its an easy destination!

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