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Serena- a stone's throw from Lake Daylesford

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Daylesford, VIC
  • Place, Lake Daylesford
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Convent Gallery
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bedroom 1

Toilet

Room 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Serena- a stone's throw from Lake Daylesford

Serena derived from the Latin word serēnus, meaning "tranquil and serene".

Located minutes from Lake Daylesford and nestled in the trees Serena is ideal for those wanting to relax and unwind in the tranquility of this home.

This surprisingly large two-bedroom home features open plan living room with full kitchen opening on to a wonderful deck surrounded by trees. Two king bedrooms that one can be split into singles, Gas Log Fire, laundry, Wi-Fi Smart TV, and BBQ.

Walk around Lake Daylesford, lunch at the boathouse or just pour yourself a glass of wine and enjoy your time at Serena Daylesford.
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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9529694
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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

About the area

Daylesford

Located in Daylesford, this cottage is on a lake. Hepburn Regional Park and Eganstown Streamside Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Daylesford Spa Country Railway and Portal 108. Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm and Maze House are also worth visiting.
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Daylesford, VIC

What's nearby

  • Lake Daylesford - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Daylesford & District Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Convent Gallery - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Daylesford Station - 4 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wombat Hill Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Daylesford Brewing Co. - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Daylesford Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harvest Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serena- a stone's throw from Lake Daylesford pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Serena- a stone's throw from Lake Daylesford?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Serena- a stone's throw from Lake Daylesford?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serena- a stone's throw from Lake Daylesford?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Serena- a stone's throw from Lake Daylesford located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Central Springs Mineral Reserve and Lake Daylesford. Daylesford & District Museum and Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely property, extremely clean and well presented.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2025
Caroline was a great guest whom we would love to host again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica G.

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

Great property in a beautiful location

Clean & lovely property in a great location. Highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct 2022
Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sujatha M.

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

Awesome experience

Very well maintained property and had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2023
Glad you enjoyed you stay and thank for staying with us
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Weekend break

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The views from the back patio were fantastic, we even had an owl sleeping in a tree all day on Saturday.The house is really comfortable and our party of 4 ladies were very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2025
Thanks for your review, Linda. A sleeping owl, how gorgeous!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was amazing. Spacious and clean. Very close to facilities and the park. Thanks heaps. Loved it. Want to come back next year
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eihab S.

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

Exceeded expectations

Extremely spacious and comfortable with all the necessities. Location close to the lake and centre of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay- it is a lovely location close to the lake! The team at Daylesford Country Retreats looks forward to welcoming you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick A.

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

Lovely house

Lovely 2 bedroom house in the foothills of Daylesford.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Dec 2024
Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Just what we needed. True to the pictures. Great location and surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George H.

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

Excellent

Very comfortable and relaxing. Beautiful surrounds
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2023
Very beautiful location
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally P.

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

Great property

The property was excellent it was very clean and spacious, it was a great location and would recommend this to anyone cheers sally
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun 2022
thanks Sally. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Excellent. With a late afternoon arrival in 30+ degrees it was so lovely to walk into a cool house.

Excellent with every aspect
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan 2022
Thanks Lisa we put the aircon on so you could enjoy the property from the moment you arrived.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

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

Great location, great accommodation!

We had a wonderful time at Serena, which is in a perfect location - just up the road from the lake and a short walk into town. Comfy beds, plenty of room and a lovely view of the trees from the balcony. Would definitely recommend!
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar 2021
Thanks Michael it really is in a great spot.

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