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Salt Spring Art Retreat;

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A rustic cabin with a small porch, surrounded by cacti and lush greenery.
A garden with a stone staircase leading up to a wooden deck.
A garden with various plants and a wooden structure.
A garden with yellow flowering plants, a rustic stone building, and a variety of trees.
A gravel path flanked by lush greenery and dense foliage.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Daylesford

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Daylesford, VIC
  • Place, Mill Markets
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Daylesford
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre
    ‪1 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Daylesford

Located in Daylesford, this holiday home is in a rural area. Hepburn Regional Park and Eganstown Streamside Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens and Daylesford Spa Country Railway. Portal 108 and Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Daylesford, VIC

What's nearby

  • Mill Markets - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Daylesford - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre - 1 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Daylesford & District Museum - 1 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Daylesford Station - 3 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wombat Hill Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cliffys - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Daylesford Hotel - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Lavandula Trattoria - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Himalaya bakery & cafe - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Salt Spring Art Retreat; pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Salt Spring Art Retreat;?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Salt Spring Art Retreat;?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Salt Spring Art Retreat;?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Salt Spring Art Retreat; located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Mill Markets and Three Lost Children Walk Trailhead. Lake Daylesford and Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quiet good location

Nice and quiet good facilities Comfy beds,warm heater and spa hot
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage

Great spot for a quiet weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy and relaxing

Beautiful house in a stunning setting. Very comfortable beds and has everything you need. Very unique.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just perfect!

Salt Spring Art Retreat was a well-appointed, clean, cozy and lovely place to stay. In fact, my friends and I are so impressed that we're all planning to come back with our families. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Eclectic stay

Excellent, eclectic artistic mix accommodation. Everything we needed bar dishwasher. Unfortunately wifi was nonexistent during our stay due to weather. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec, 2021
Thanks very much for your review Jenny! Unfortunate that the wifi was down. Telstra was working on the tower in the area. We hope to host you again. All the best! Cherie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pretty property

Salt Spring is a pretty property featuring some interesting artworks in a lovely treed area. Screens blocked off the other properties very well. Although close to a main road you do tune out the road noise. The cottage we were in did have many stairs and no walk in shower which our 83 year old mum found a challenge. It had a simple kitchen and was a nicely appointed property for our short break. The hot tub was great. We had a quick response to a question we had about accessing the property. Definitely for adults!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

This cabin is such an amazing place to stay. It looks even better in person than in the photos and the location is great too. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great family stay

We had a lovely time. Spa was lovely, beds snuggly and very cosy. Very chilled holiday. We loved spotting all the very interesting art.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend away

Was a very nice weekend away the town is amazing and the home is very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Salt Spring

Prefect location. Only a short walk too town. Salt Spring was private and peaceful. The gardens, property and the views from the hot tub were beautiful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May, 2022
Thank you for your lovely review Belinda! We look forward to your return. All the very best, Cherie
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

SISTERS WEEKEND

Fantastic location to stay in Daylesford. Short walk to the fabulous Mill and lovely bushwalking tracks in and around Lake Daylesford. The birdlife was great and we met and fed the resident kookaburras. Interesting property built from mainly secondhand/recycled materials but nothing lacking in presentation and comforts.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

Great location, short walk to town, nice and cosy place with everything you require for a week away. Excellent communication from the owners. Thank you Dave and Cherie!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquil, arty and quirky

Our stay at Salt Springs couldn't have come at a better time. With COVID-19 restrictions eased slightly in Victoria we took the opportunity to get our of Melbourne for some much-needed rest and relaxation and this property did just that. The outdoor spa was a real highlight, offering us the opportunity to enjoy the fresh air, the view and warm hot bubbles. The house itself was very cool inside with a quirky 90s industrial art feel. The house was well heated as well so we never felt cold. In all, a great place to stay, quiet and private. We'll be back for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020
Archival

8/10 Good

Quirky eco friendly property, close to town.

We stayed at Salt Springs for a girl's weekend break for one night. The place was clean, warm and cosy on arrival. Lots of recycled timbers and metal work as a feature. Lovely decorated rooms and cosy beds. Small kitchen and bench to eat. Only one bathroom/toilet. Cosy lounge suite, although TV/DVD did not work, batteries old, and no trouble shooting instructions available. I replaced the batteries (at my expense) and it would still not work! This was quite annoying. Lovely surroundings otherwise, garden, lake etc. Very dark at night, and steep gravel walk to steps made it more suitable for Adults than a young family.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
Hi Belinda, We`re so sorry the tv control didn`t work for you! Its been replaced and hopefully next time it will be fine. Thankyou for your feedback on Salt Spring. We have since replaced our dining table to a much bigger(and somewhat groovier!) version that fills the space better. kind regards Dave and Cherie
Archival

8/10 Good

Stylish property in lovely surroundings

We stayed only one night, but it was very pleasant, despite the weather. We arrived on a cold miserable day, but inside it was quite warm for most of the time, although I feel the cold and found the dining area and upper bedroom a bit chilly- however for most times of the year this wouldn't be an issue. Lovely surroundings and deck (which weather prevented us from using). Comfortable beds. Steep steps between the dining/bathroom area and living/lower bedroom make make it difficult for anyone with a mobility problem. Otherwise I would thoroughly recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
Hi Judi, Thankyou for your feedback on your stay. We`re so glad you enjoyed it. We`re looking at the steps between floors to see if extra hand railing is needed. kind regards Dave and Cherie
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great little find

We snapped up two nights at the end of Easter - which was a lucky find. It was lovely. Nice, relaxed surroundings. Rustic decor and tastefully furnished. Bush setting was lovely too.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
Hi Taryn, Sorry for the late reply. So glad you enjoyed your stay. kind regards Dave and Cherie
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Quirky, rustic, artsy....AWESOME!

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, the place had a great atmosphere. Only wish we'd stayed longer!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
Hi Kellie, Thanks for your feedback,so glad you enjoyed your stay. kind regards Cherie and Dave
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely property

Lovely property with lots of cool artwork. King bed downstairs was super comfy. Property was very clean, and owners very accommodating. Property manager is also very helpful, as I got lost when arriving. She was only a phone call away, and very helpful.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable bed and lovely in the spa under the stars.

Comfortable bed and lovely in the spa under the stars.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The property was amazing it was so peaceful and the attention to detail was amazing.we loved it when

The property was amazing it was so peaceful and the attention to detail was amazing.we loved it when we arrived the lights were on and the heater was on in the lounge room.unfirtunetly we weren't able to use the hot tin and enjoy the weekend away as much as we wanted to as we arrived late on Friday night and I got really sick on the Saturday and was rushed to hospital and was there all afternoon and arrived back late and left early on the Sunday as I was still very unwell :-(..but we hope to return one day and enjoy the sultarna cottage as we planned too.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful property, lovely views and fantastic accommodation!Would recommend this property to everyo

Beautiful property, lovely views and fantastic accommodation!Would recommend this property to everyone :)Thanks for being so helpful in arranging our booking.Will be back again for sure!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A unique property, beautiful accomodation and art work around the house was spectacular. Recycled us

A unique property, beautiful accomodation and art work around the house was spectacular. Recycled usage was amazing. Very private. Great Frog and cricket population, enjoyed overnight. With thanks to Dave and Cherie keep creating. Mary
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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