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1860 early settler's cottage. BYO linen & towels. No wifi, no TV.

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A bed with white linens, two bedside tables with lamps, and a canopy bed frame.
A room with two beds, each with a checkered bedspread. There is a small table with a lamp between the beds.
A bathroom with a bathtub, shower, and sink.
A wooden cabinet with glass doors containing kitchenware, a kettle, and condiment bottles.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a sink, a kettle, and a toaster.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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New Gisborne, VIC
  • Place, Gisborne Flora Reserve
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Crown Casino
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Place, Melbourne Central
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Gisborne

Located in New Gisborne, a neighbourhood in Gisborne, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Gisborne Golf Club and Gisborne Peak Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gisborne Flora Reserve and Wyberjong Streamside Reserve. Woodend Children's Park and Sunbury Aquatic and Leisure Center are also worth visiting. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours and health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like mountain biking and mountain climbing nearby.
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New Gisborne, VIC

What's nearby

  • Gisborne Flora Reserve - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Marvel Stadium - 39 min drive - 66.5 km
  • Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - 41 min drive - 67.7 km
  • Crown Casino - 41 min drive - 67.7 km
  • Melbourne Central - 41 min drive - 66.9 km

Getting around

  • Gisborne Station - 3 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baringo Food and Wine Co. - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Telegraph Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gisborne Bakehouse Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mini Mr. @ Gisborne - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1860 early settler's cottage. BYO linen & towels. No wifi, no TV. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 1860 early settler's cottage. BYO linen & towels. No wifi, no TV.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 1860 early settler's cottage. BYO linen & towels. No wifi, no TV.?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at 1860 early settler's cottage. BYO linen & towels. No wifi, no TV.?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is 1860 early settler's cottage. BYO linen & towels. No wifi, no TV. located?

Located in New Gisborne, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Gisborne Flora Reserve and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Turanga Reserve. Gisborne Golf Club and Wyberjong Streamside Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km). Gisborne Station is 25 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 103 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and tidy and had everything that was needed. A cosy and quiet cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous cottage, beautiful warm fireplace, great kitchen facilities, great communication, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very cute place to stay. Quiet and peaceful!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming place loved the fire
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this little period cottage which suited our needs perfectly - overnight accommodation for a cycling getaway. Its rustic, and a bit out of town, so reign in your expectations, but has all the necessary comforts for a short stay. Our hosts were very helpful, although we didn't get to meet them in person.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A quirky but brimming with character property
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Girls weekend away

Great location to explore the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing cottage with character

Loved the character of the cottage, it made our long weekend perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little hideaway

A quaint little cottage (circa 1870s) in beautiful Gisborne. Very comfortable, and authentically olde world accommodation. Would happily stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend away

Loved the house, very cozy weekend away relaxing in front of the fire. House was great and kids loved the old style fittings and had plenty of room outside to play and enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Settlement cottage

The place was adorable ..! My husband and I loved staying there . The owner was easy to communicate with . I have told so many people about our stay..!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Country cottage

The cottage was adorable We had everything we needed for a lovely and restful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely little cottage with lots of character

Loved the cottage. The hosts were very easy to communicate with and we had a lovely chat while watching the aplacas. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mid week Stay

Lovely and clean cute little cottage
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great holiday

Would recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Son and family enjoyed rustic feel of cabin, amenities and being able to relax outside in peace.

All positive - hosts very approachable and friendly.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful retreat

I spent five enjoyable days here and liked the feel of stepping back in time. The hosts were very polite and easy to communicate with and left me to myself.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Homely and peaceful

We found this little cottage cosy and comfortable and was close to shops. This 1850 home is decorated with detail to suit the period, and it felt like we'd stepped back in time. With the low price and tranquil area, the cottage was a great choice for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cottage stay

Lovely old cottage, with so much character! We met with Carlos and Basil who was a highlight with our little ones.Only disappointment was it not having animals the children could interact with (sheep and alpacas were in distant paddocks).
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
We found the property clean and provided with sufficient materials (wood, AC and wall heaters) token us warm on a very chilly weekend. We had quite a bit of difficulty with the back door lock and had to use the front door for exit. A phone call to the owner was not picked up. The seating in the lounge area sagged badly - difficult for seniors to get out of ! - and the undulating floors also a bit of a trip hazard.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun 2026
Hi Robin thankyou for taking the time to review my property. Yes the weekend you stayed was very cold, windy and extremely wet. Sorry about the back door sticking but it must have swollen with all the rain. Unfortunately there's nothing I can do about it. The floors are a bit uneven but I mention this in my listing so that if it doesn't suit someone they won't book. The cottage is 1860 and the foundations are rocks. I hope you enjoyed your stay anyway.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adventure in the country

Oh, the peace and quiet of the country! What a peaceful and relaxing location, only minutes from town! There was a lovely fire lit for our arrival, the beds were comfortable and the alpacas adorable!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

At Home in Country Victoria

We greatly enjoyed our stay and would love to return some time. The cottage has great charm and historical interest, as well as being comfortable and well equipped. The countryside and the animals and birds add to the beauty of the place. It is very well situated and ideal for visiting Woodend and other nearby towns. Catherine is an excellent host and responded swiftly to any enquiries that we had.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

peace

had a nice quite weekend there relaxing nice serenity owners respect your privacy not far from town if need anything loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

A place to lay your head

We just needed a warm place to sleep while visiting family in the area. I’m sure it’s just great place to stay in Summer Spring and Autumn. But we found it a bit cold, needing to have the fire and heat pump going and just getting warm enough. The house is sweet, pretty original, with undulating floor….with very basic but adequate bathroom and kitchen. Very thankful for the fire and plenty of firewood.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul 2025
Hi Anna thankyou for taking the time to write a review. I was surprised you found the cottage cold however. I wonder if you didn't keep the fire going whilst you were out each day as that woodheater gives off an enormous amount of heat. Also overnight stock heater up and push the handle in. I think I will wrote up some instructions instructing people how to use the woidheatet for those that are not used to them. Hope you enjoyed your holiday. Many thanks
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique vintage accommodation

Amazing property. Well preserved and maintained in old style. Feels like living in 1800s. Hope property like this survive for many more years to come. Mustafa and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr 2023
Thanks so much Mustafa for your lovely review. Regards Catherine and Carlos.
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