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Fawlty Farm in Taylor Bay with 3 FREE experiences

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A large, semi-transparent tent with a central fire pit, surrounded by a gravel area and a wooden deck.
A cozy attic bedroom with a bed, a dresser, and a window with a view of the outdoors.
A rustic interior with wooden floors, a kitchen area, a fireplace, and a dining area.
A wooden cabin with a glass front, docked by a calm river.
A pool table in a room with wooden walls and a television mounted on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Taylor Bay, VIC
  • Place, Lake Eildon National Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Eildon Bushland Reserve
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Eildon Pondage
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

3 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 5

3 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 7

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 8

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 9

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Taylor Bay

Located in Taylor Bay, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Anderson Harbour and Jerusalem Creek Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Eildon Bushland Reserve and Lake Eildon National Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours.
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Taylor Bay, VIC

What's nearby

  • Lake Eildon National Park - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Eildon Bushland Reserve - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Eildon Pondage - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • W.J. Moore Park - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Anderson Harbour - 16 min drive - 7.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Rubicon Hotel-Motel - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Eildon - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪4Ways Takeaway & Dyna - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Eildon Candy Claw - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pixies - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Fawlty Farm in Taylor Bay with 3 FREE experiences have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Fawlty Farm in Taylor Bay with 3 FREE experiences pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fawlty Farm in Taylor Bay with 3 FREE experiences?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fawlty Farm in Taylor Bay with 3 FREE experiences?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

Where is Fawlty Farm in Taylor Bay with 3 FREE experiences located?

This family-friendly Taylor Bay holiday home is located on the waterfront, 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Lake Eildon National Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Eildon Bushland Reserve and Eildon Pondage. W.J. Moore Park and Snobs Creek Wildlife Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 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. 42 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

Awesome property and tours hosted by John.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

We had an amazing time, thank you for your hospitality we will be back

My family of 15 stayed over Easter 2019, we all had an amazing time, it had everything we needed and more, John was very accommodating and the view from the Sundowner is one not to miss, we will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Loved having Charmaine and her family to stay and they are more than welcome to return. Best Wishes, John & Sal
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Family Break

We loved our stay at Fawlty Farm. It had everything we needed. Beautiful views. Heaps of accommodation for everyone. A great place to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So much fun!!

Thankyou so much to John and Sally for a great stay! The activities were so much fun. Loved that we were able to find gold and take it home. Perfect spot for families. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov, 2022
Thanks for your lovely comments Jess. Great to see you again after your first visit in 2017. Maybe pencil in 2027?? Stay well, John
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place to relax with family and friends

We visited the place for 2 nights. John is really a great host. All the 3 attractions part of the trip were amazing. A lot of open space and room to sleep. Rooms needs cleaning as there were dust and spiders in A shape cabins. Rest everything was amazing as mentioned in property description
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding experience for a big group

We stayed at Fawlty Farm for my husband's 50th birthday. There were around 6 couples and a few singles. We had such an incredible time - the multiple sleeping areas are really handy but the stand outs are the spa and all the cooking facilities around the open fire pit. John was absolutely lovely and the excursions out on the water and the trip in the sundowner were spectacular. Highly recommend for big groups, and would love to come next time with the kids. A very special place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2024
Thanks Joanne. Really pleased to see that you have enjoyed our little patch of the earth as I do. God speed, Love you and happy travels. John XX
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing and delightful weekend escape

Fawlty Farm sure did impress. The range of accomodation available catered to all tastes. The level of cleanliness wasn't A1 but appropriate for the location and experience offered. The amenities catered well to a large group and the equipment available for use was extensive and impressive. The fire pit, the hot tub, the bbq, the paella pan, the large kitchen and everything else were all easy to use and well maintained. John was a kind, generous host who propelled our weekend into one to remember with his army truck rides, house boat voyages and visit to the summit with fire and nibbles. My whole group (17 women!) thoroughly enjoyed staying at Fawlty Farm and will recommend John, his sheep, alpacca and many friendly birds who drop by for some seed to everyone! Thanks for a fabulous weekend John!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Nov, 2022
WOW Nicole. What a lovely review. Hope we see you all again one day. Cheers, John
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Best Weekend Ever!!!!!!!!

Myself and a large group of friends stayed here last weekend as my leaving Australia party. It was by far the most amazing weekend I and many of my friends had in Australia. John and his beautiful wife Sally were so welcoming and accommodating. The house had absolutely everything that you need and more. The surroundings on the lake were breathtaking, especially the view when you wake up in the lake house in the morning. From the hot tub to the games room, fire pit and all the cooking equipment made it such a special weekend. The highlight was when John took us out on the boat on Saturday on the lake where we enjoyed a few drinks and jumped off the boat for a swim. That evening he and Sally took us to the viewpoint where we enjoyed wine and cheese and the most fabulous views. Fawlty Farm is somewhere we will all be talking about for a very long time and recommending it to anyone looking for an amazing get away. Thank you John and Sally from Lauren and the gang.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Thanks Lauren. It was great having you and the gang. What a fun weekend for all. Come back and see us again when you come back to Oz. Cheers john & Sally
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A lovely hosted experience

The hosted experience was really great, I was a bit surprised at the house itself, for the cost I wouldn't have expected the degree of decay on the property, broken windows specifically. We honestly had the best and most enchanting time and it exceeded our expectations, but we couldn't even use the living room as the couches were so gross and all the windows were broken
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun Fun Fun

What a great weekend we had at Fawlty Farm. John was a great host taking us out on the boat and up to the lookout for spectacular sunset views and drinks. Lots to entertain with table tennis, pool and fusal along with canoes and SUP. We had so much fun. Thank you so much John.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We loved our stay at a Faulty Farms

Faulty farms is set on a stunning property with just about everything on offer. You can kayak the private lake, snuggle around the fire pit walk around and enjoy the wildlife ect. There is certainly something for everyone. We enjoyed the outdoor kitchen and made use of the wood fire pizza oven, paella pan and spit. The tours were a lovely touch, especially the trip upto the ridge line, the drive up was nothing but laughs and then you are met with the most amazing views and get to enjoy some cheese and bubbly around the fire. John and Sally are gems. Everyone was impressed and enjoyed their stay. Our one disappointment was that the hot tub didn’t get hot enough to use on the Saturday night. But knowing John he will have that addressed in no time! Recommend faulty farms for the family/friend getaway. Summer would be incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun family time

The bonus events were thoroughly enjoyed by all. A heater in one cabin didn't work properly and shorted out the cabin but otherwise all was good. Kitchen is well appointed and all ages enjoyed the fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredivle

This place is simply incredible. John was incredible from start to finish, communication, flexibility, friendliness. The property itself is beautiful, well thought out and so much fun. The whole experience was enhanced by the activities. I could not have asked for a better 30th.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May, 2022
Thanks Adrian and crew. Really appreciate your kind comments. Happy that you enjoyed your stay so much. Cheers, John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Like school camp but with your best friends

Amazing time, loved every moment. Was very impressed with the tours even though we had not intended to do them. Host (John & Sal) we’re so friendly. So many great fun activities. Thankyou for a amazing trip. Want to go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Feb, 2022
Thanks Tara for your lovely comment. We would really like to see you come back. Best Wishes, John&Sal
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing getaway property

Extremely well kitted out for any kind of gathering. Beautiful surroundings and access to outdoor activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for a big group.

15 of us stayed for 3 nights. The property has just the right amount of things to get adventurous with while also being the perfect place to get solid downtime together. Every spot is large enough for the entire group to hang out but also appropriate to break off and do different things. We loved it. And John was very communicative and delightful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Fawlty Farm

Great farm stay surpassed our expectations! Sleeping areas and indoor/outdoor spaces were perfect for our family of 8 adults and 8 children. Plenty of activities to do, the hot tub and the private lake a bonus, the animal feeding and the extra excursions provided were a very special experience for all.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fawlty farm is brilliant

Loved our stay here. John was a brilliant host. The property has everything, the activities organised by the John were great, and it’s a beautiful place. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Thanks Stewart. Really enjoyed meeting you all. Welcome back anytime. cheers, John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

3/1/20 for 8 nights

Amazing stay at Fawlty farm with family. 6 adults and 9 children and we had the best time. The set up is fantastic and the hosts wonderful. I recommend highly for a large group. Kids were aged 10 to 17 and we spend plenty times on the water both the farms lake and lake eildon. The experiences Fawlty farm offers made the holiday what it was and I am sure that you will have a great trip if you partake. Fawlty farm is a rustic adventure that exceeds all expectations. Do yourself a favour and book.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Hey Matt, what a fantastic review. Your had us both shedding a little tear. When we can please a group to this extent we have a wonderful feeling of accomplishment. Hopefully, we will see you again in some way. Best wishes and happy travels, John & Sally
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vibrant and multi-use space

There is something for everyone here. We were impressed with how much access we had to all of the facilities, use of the fire pit, bbqs, lake, kitchen... anything. This is a perfect spot for a gathering of friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Really enjoyed having Louise and her group up to the Farm. Everything left in good order and condition. All welcome back anytime. Cheers, John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely out of this world incredible!

John has created possibly the most special place I’ve ever had the privaledge of staying at. We visited with a large group for my 30th, and whether it’s the beautiful private lake with waterfront bedrooms, the A- frame chalet tiny houses, the bonkers view from the hut at the top of the hill on the property, the personal boat trip on lake Eildon- John’s pad really has everything. John was the perfect host, always nearby if we needed or with the next incredible experience lined up. John’s magical place is only overshadowed by his heartfelt hospitality and warmth. Some of our group even dubbed it ‘their favourite weekend of their lives’! Don’t be a stranger John, we’ll definitely be coming back soon ;) thanks again for making my 30th unforgettable!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Thanks Thomas for such an incredible review. It makes what we do all very worthwhile Best Wishes. John&Sally
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely beautiful

This was our first time to fawlty farm and it was amazing. We absolutely loved the property, with heaps of things to do we were always entertained. Our favourite was the diving board into the lake! John goes out of his way to assist when needed and has thought of everything to make the stay great. We can't thank you enough john for having us and we will defiantly be coming back for another great holiday.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

AMAZING!

WOW. Fawlty farm (And the whole entire drive there) is absolutely amazing. You will be stunned by all the views. Perfect for a large group get away. The hosts John and Sally only made it 10 times better. They both ensured we were happy the entire stay by trying to satisfy our every need. Highly recomend to try all 3 activities. Kids enjoyed every second of it. We will definitely be back John! Thank you so much for all your effort and a much memorable stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Blown away with your lovely comments, Annita. This is where the little sign by the front door that says " Enter as strangers, leave as Friends" rings true. We both remarked at the sense of loss when you all drove away on Sunday. Please do return one day.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely stunning property!!

Fawlty Farm is a little hidden gem. The minute we walked in we were blown away with the breathtaking views! John & Sally welcome you with open arms and were an absolute pleasure the whole weekend. The facilities were great, the kitchen fully equipped with everything you could think of. The outdoor entertaining area is fantastic, the fire pit, the pizza oven & the spit were all a highlight. The best thing and an absolute must-do if you visit Fawlty Farm is the boat & hut tour. Both of which were absolutely incredible. We regretfully didn't do the mining tour. There isn't one thing John and Sally haven't thought of when it comes to Fawlty Farm. We already can't wait for our next visit. Thanks so much for having us. Jess, Alex and the Crew :)
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
This great fun group were exciting to be with. Most prepared to brave a swin in the beautiful clear refreshing deep waters of Lake Eildon. Highlight for us was Alex's perfect execution of sabrage at his first attempt. Great photos for his 30th birhtday.Very welcome for a return visit.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wow Amazing Property

Our recent weekend at Faulty Farm To Celebrate my husbands 60 Th Birthday was Amazing The property has everything you could want and more . John our host took us on a beautiful houseboat tour of Lake Eildon, But the highlight was the spectacular trip to the Ridge to see the sunset , over Eildon .It was truly magical. Thankyou John for being the Perfect Host
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Oh Caroline, you are too kind. It was truly a pleasure to be with you and your family and friends.
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