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Duck Tree Lodge - Bush Retreat, Macedon Ranges

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A small, single-story building with a wooden staircase leading to a door.
A spacious dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a sofa, and a television in the background.
A spacious kitchen with wooden flooring, white cabinets, and a central island with bar stools.
A wooden deck with a covered area, surrounded by trees and a gravel path.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, a built-in oven, and a wooden island with bar stools.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Woodend, VIC
  • Place, Holgate Brewhouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Woodend Community Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Woodend Children's Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Main

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Woodend

Woodend is home to this holiday home. Gallery 40 and Lauriston Press are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Holgate Brewhouse and Woodend Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Woodend Children's Park and Kyneton Botanic Gardens. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours and health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Woodend, VIC

What's nearby

  • Holgate Brewhouse - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Woodend Clock Tower - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Woodend Community Centre - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Woodend Children's Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Woodend Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Woodend Station - 4 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bourkies Bake House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mt Macedon Trading Post - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Authentic Zest Loving Food - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Holgate Brewhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mt Macedon Hotel - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Duck Tree Lodge - Bush Retreat, Macedon Ranges pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Duck Tree Lodge - Bush Retreat, Macedon Ranges ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Duck Tree Lodge - Bush Retreat, Macedon Ranges ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Duck Tree Lodge - Bush Retreat, Macedon Ranges ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Duck Tree Lodge - Bush Retreat, Macedon Ranges located?

This family-friendly Woodend holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Woodend Clock Tower, Woodend Children's Park and Holgate Brewhouse. Woodend Community Centre and Woodend Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km). Woodend Station is 29 minutes by foot.

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. 60 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet location, beautiful setting, close to town
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful grounds, very helpful host. Wished we could stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
we enjoy coming here to Duck Tree Lodge for the peace and serenity it offers.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd time staying at duck tree. It's a great little getaway spot for a cosy weekend or a week long family stay. Plenty of room to share and stretch out. Lovely big yard to play and enjoy the naturally quoet surroundings. I couldn't give 5 stars as it could use some updating (towels, kitchen items, furniture is a little dated),but otherwise very clean, cosy and quiet. Very close to town and areas of interest. Excellent communication and flexibility of host
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
Lovely Macedon Ranges bush property, yet close to Woodend township. Wake up to kangaroos and birds outsiders your window.
Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly, clean house, very comfortable, beautiful gardens
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great relaxing bush retreat

So nice to be in Australian nature Kangaroos were coming up close to the property in the morning and late evening which was a nice thing to seeWe enjoyed cosy open fires outdoors and indoors
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed our stay, however, thought it was a little expensive for the quality of the amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A brilliant family stay!

Really well laid out property with (literally) acres for the kids to play in. Just a few minutes from beautiful Woodend. Would definitely return here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thanks Nathan, really happy your enjoyed your time there! You're welcome anytime again...
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

House and property were great, would highly recommend this place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We attended a family wedding in Woodend. Location was perfect. Close to everything we needed. 2 bathrooms made it easy for 4 adults to get ready. And our dog loved playing and running around the fenced backyard.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was lovely. Large outdoor area which was good for the dogs. We were hoping to use the barbecue but it was rusted and covered in water.The wood heater was great and we kept it going to warm up the house including bedroom 2. Bedroom 2 and 3 do not have any heating. Luckily the house has double glazing throughout so can keep the heat in.The property is only a short drive out of Woodend.Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Family Weekend

We used this house for a family get together, the property suited us perfectly, was a great location and very comfortable. Bianca kept in touch to see that all was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely country retreat

Lovely property with great space for family and dogs yet just a stone’s throw from town. Some parts of the house a bit dated but suited our needs well. Great sized backyard with regular visits from the local kangaroos!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible place

This place is wonderful, and exactly what we needed. It's bush meets modern and absolutely perfect. Whats better than a woodfire with kangaroos in the yard each afternoon? To top it off they had a big selection of dvds, fast wifi and even toys for the kids! Absolutely brilliant stay, already looking forward to the next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place for a relaxing weekend

Great experience overall. Bianca was responsive and flexible. The house was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. Happy to recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

Comfortable property surrounded by bush. Quiet and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Special Place

We had multiple family commitments during our stay at Duck Tree which unfortunately meant we didn’t spend as much time at the property as we would have liked. We appreciated (and duly consumed) the chocolates and fresh milk, sat outside enjoying the fresh air and beautiful bush outlook and slept well in the comfy beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great long weekend

Everything was as we wanted. A pity it was so hot as we would have walked more in the bush. Inside, the aircon kept us comfortable and we played board games and enjoyed great meals. The two youngest still had fun outside eg by making use of the basketball ring.We saw kangaroos each day, even on the back lawn. This is a property to suit all ages. Bianca and Mark were especially helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely location with all amenities catered for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, quiet, warm, cooks kitchen, cosy beds and great location close to Woodend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Lots of potential

Great location and spaces. No heating in living room except wood heater, so very cold in the mornings unless fire relit. Cleaning not up to scratch, eg old food, open milk and juice left in fridge, freezer compartment full of someone else’s food, cups in cupboard dirty, rugs full of sticks and leaves, old chips and bits of choc wrappers between bed and side table. Description need updating as pizza oven and pergola are no longer in place and haven’t been for some time by the look of it. BUT it could be really good with just a bit more attention to detail.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property and location

Duck Tree Lodge exceeded our expectations; it is set in a beautiful location with everything you need to make for a great time away. The cleanliness and the amenities were perfect, the kids had a wonderful time enjoying the open spaces and the adults loved the cosy fire and the tranquility of Woodend. Bianca and Matt were fantastic hosts, making sure everything was just right for our stay. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Perfect

We had a fabulous time. The accommodation was perfect for a getaway with our kids, it was spacious and clean and had everything we needed. It’s even better than in the photos. A stunning location, thank you for the perfect space to make some great family memories.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Adequite

Space good. We were lovely and warm with the fire. Had a nice walk around the block. Good time for all the girls to rest talk drink.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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