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Wild Fauna - Luxury at the Base of Mt Buller

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Exterior
Rear deck
Exterior
Room
En-suite shower room
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Merrijig, VIC
  • Popular LocationMount Stirling5 min drive
  • Popular LocationMt. Buller Alpine Resort5 min drive
  • Popular LocationMount Buller Peak26 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bedroom 1 Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Shower only

Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Wild Fauna - Luxury at the Base of Mt Buller

Wild Fauna is a large open plan modern house in beautiful surrounds and is a Stayzau 2024 Holiday Home of the year.. The spacious living, dining and kitchen area has all the room to spend your holiday with all the family. The expansive deck is the perfect place to spend summer evenings with the local wildlife, overlooking magnificent views and winter nights are cosy in front of the fire.
The kitchen is well equipped and has a large social island.

The space
Wild Fauna is a luxury eco-friendly getaway in Merrijig set in a peaceful and picturesque location. Kangaroos, deer and birdlife surround the house and the elusive wombats and emus can also be seen in the area.

This large stylish modern lodge has a spacious, open plan living area with large deck and fantastic views. Equipped for 10 it is perfect for families and friends.
There is a play room with a TV, DVD player, DVDs and games.
The laundry/mud room has an adjoining ski storage room providing plenty of space for all your gear and equipment and there is a secure bicycle storage area under the house.
A Nespresso coffee machine is available in the kitchen with a few pods provided. (please bring your own extra pods).

Merrijig’s close proximity to the popular Alpine ski resorts make this an ideal place to stay in winter for some of the best winter sports in Victoria; the entrance gate to Mt Buller and Mt Stirling is just 6 minutes away by car or there is a bus stop at the bottom of the road offering regular trips up to Mt Buller if you would prefer not to drive.

Spring, Summer and Autumn bring endless opportunities for hiking, fishing, mountain biking, horse riding and 4 wheel driving or just sit back and enjoy the serenity and beauty of the high country. The Delatite river runs along the Buller road at the bottom of the hill and provides picture perfect walks or paddling on the warm summer days. Lake Eildon has many access points and some are approximately 40 minutes away if you are bringing the boat for summer water sports.

Other things to note:
The nearest main supermarkets and petrol stations are in Mansfield so stock up when you pass through – Mansfield is about 20 mins away. The Merrijig Motor Inn has basic grocery supplies and the Mirimbah store and café, near the Mt Buller gate has 24hr petrol.
During the winter months you will most likely need wheel chains to access Mt Buller – these can be hired from the Mirimbah Store at the resort gate. If you have low profile tyres you will need to hire chains from the Merrijig Motor Inn.
There are also plenty of equipment hire stores in Mansfield. Our favourite, to avoid the crowds, is Sebel Ski and Equipment hire just 5 minutes away.

It’s easy being green!!
We are doing our best to provide natural, chemical free products in our home away from home, our linen is all cotton or linen (non synthetic), the cleaning products and soaps are free from nasties and we are using re-usables wherever we can. We have a compost bin to help reduce waste.

Property manager

Tracey Millard

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strictly no smoking in and around the house. There will be an additional cleaning fee of $400 if this rule is ignored.
We have lovely neighbours and would like to keep it this way, please ensure noise is kept to a minimum after 9 p.m.
No pets allowed at the property, failure to adhere to this rule will incur an additional cleaning fee of $200.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Merrijig

Located in Merrijig, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Delatite Education Area and Mount Russell Education Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Mansfield Racecourse and Mansfield Zoo. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Merrijig, VIC

What's nearby

  • Mount Stirling - 5 min drive
  • Mt. Buller Alpine Resort - 5 min drive
  • Mount Stirling Alpine Resort - 6 min drive
  • Bull Run - 23 min drive
  • Mount Buller Peak - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 165 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cattleman's Cafe, Bar & Steakhouse - 22 min drive
  • Kofler Hutte - 23 min drive
  • Tirol Café - 25 min drive
  • Burger Haus - 22 min drive
  • Hotel Pension Grimus - 24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wild Fauna - Luxury at the Base of Mt Buller pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wild Fauna - Luxury at the Base of Mt Buller?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wild Fauna - Luxury at the Base of Mt Buller?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wild Fauna - Luxury at the Base of Mt Buller located?

This family-friendly Merrijig holiday home is located on the riverfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Delatite Education Area and Mount Russell Education Area. Mt. Buller Alpine Resort and Mount Stirling are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well appointed
Lovely property, everything provided with clear instructions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house to stay
A perfect place to spend a weekend w friends. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
This property delivers everything it promises and more. Very beautiful and peaceful location, stunning house, beautifully furnished with all the entertainment and gadgets you could possibly need. It's been so well thought out and the host is delightful. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mid week mini break with old friends
Location just as we expected with easy access to Mansfield and Mt Buller. Easy scenic walks for an older group of 6!! Had a fabulous lunch at the nearby Delatite Winery - a must. Wildfauna was well appointed and warm with great views down the valley and we loved all the birds that visited us on the deck. Cooking at home was so convenient (once we worked out how to use the induction cooktop!). Hope to go back one day. PS we were forced to change and postpone our original booking and Tracy was was kind and accommodating. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls retreat
A beautiful place to spend three nights with like-minded women. The space was perfect and the views majestic! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tracey Millard

Host profile image
My family and I are from the Surf coast and always wanted to explore the Victorian High Country. We fell in love with it after a short family holiday there and have enjoyed every minute we have since spent exploring all the area has on offer.
We built Wild Fauna in 2019, it started with a vision, then a sketch on a scrap piece of paper and now the finished home that we are so proud of .

Why they chose this property

When we found the block the view sold it to us and the wildlife was our cherry on the top.

Languages:

English
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