Hillside - in central Daylesford, period home close to lake, shops and day spas

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A spacious living room with leather sofas, a fireplace, and large windows offering views of the backyard.
A brown leather sofa with patterned cushions, a white vase with dried flowers, and a small wooden side table.
A neatly made bed with white linens and pillows, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp and flowers.
A house with a patio area featuring wooden planters and a table with chairs.
A kitchen with a wooden table, white chairs, a wicker basket, and a tray with apples.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Bounce into fun
    One of the few properties with an on-site trampoline.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Daylesford

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free internet
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Daylesford, VIC
  • Place, Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Daylesford & District Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Daylesford
    ‪12 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Daylesford

Located in Daylesford, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Hepburn Regional Park and Hepburn Mineral Springs 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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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Map
Daylesford, VIC

What's nearby

  • Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Daylesford & District Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lake Daylesford - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Convent Gallery - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Daylesford Station - 2 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wombat Hill Cafe - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Cliffys - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Daylesford Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lavandula Trattoria - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Himalaya bakery & cafe - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hillside - in central Daylesford, period home close to lake, shops and day spas pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Hillside - in central Daylesford, period home close to lake, shops and day spas?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hillside - in central Daylesford, period home close to lake, shops and day spas?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hillside - in central Daylesford, period home close to lake, shops and day spas?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hillside - in central Daylesford, period home close to lake, shops and day spas located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre and Daylesford & District Museum. Lake Daylesford and Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens are also within 15 minutes. Daylesford Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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. 28 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, beautiful property, close to every thing, great hosts - the ideal getaway definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely old property, just needs a little paint work outside .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home with a lovely energy close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very good property with plenty of space and good facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Long weekend stay in wintee

Excellent location and large spaces inside.great hearing systems.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at Mario’s grand old house. Perfectly located just minutes’ walk from the town centre and very comfortable. The house is spacious and clean, with great bathroom and dining facilities for larger families.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for family occasion

Great central location, perfect for family location with amazing facilities that catered for all age groups. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay here. The location was great! 5 min walk into town. The home was clean tiny and well appointed. We felt very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, well equipped and a great position- so close to town. Mario was awesome with his communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great house for group or family

Well presented, clean and spacious, easy 5 min walk to Main Street. Great house for group of friends or family. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hillside Stay

Had a great weekend - lovely old house - very comfortable and great position. Didn’t need to drive at all! Would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hillside is a perfect home for family gatherings. We enjoyed having lots of space, comfortable beds and huge lounges. 2 loungerooms and 2 spa baths was an extra luxury making for a relaxed enjoyable stay for the 4 independent women who stayed and the 25 or so family members who gathered before and after the funeral. Centrally located but away from traffic noise. Easy walk into town. Gorgeous view from the balcony. Just perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls weekend away in Daylesford

What a great time we had at our girls weekend away in Daylesford. The house was lovely and clean and very well equipped. We didn't need anything extra! The property was a 5 minute walk to the main street so everything was close to hand. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family or friends group ideal. Walk to Cafe strip. Flat grass for petanque or croquet! Helpful info. Very good heating for a big house. Good kitchen for cooks. Big drive and parking areas. Showers easy to walk into mobility wise. Host respinsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a lovely weekend again this year. Lovely house - cosy & comfortable. Not all beds had electric blankets and one had a blanket but no cord , but that wasn’t a huge issue. There were a few ants in the pantry & dishwasher but not in plague proportions!Love the house, great position for walking into town. Plenty of space and parking. Will hopefully be back next year!Thanks Mario.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good property, iffy stove

Excellent property with plenty of space, large bedrooms and lounge. However the induction hotplates and oven did not seem to work properly, took a long time to cook. Good bbq but stove inadequate for a 8 person house
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

satisfaction

good!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family funeral

What a complete delight this stunning homestead was to stay in whilst we grieved our loved one. Perfect location. Great views. Plenty of outdoor space for the dog. Lots of character. Spa's, 2 lounges. All the luxuries. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The kitchen had everything we needed. Well heated.

Had a family weekend away and we had a wonderful time. Hoping to return next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable large older house

Comfortable rooms and plenty of space to hang out and relax in. Lovely aspect from front balcony looking out over lovely Daylesford. Highly recommended Central property to town!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location, large and very comfortable home

Our group of 4 had a fabulous visit to Hillside. It was very clean and had a lovely ambience. The home is only 5 minutes from town (a flat walk which is not the case for all rentals in DayleSford!)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place close to the action.

A lovely place with lots of character. This was my second time staying here and I’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family celebration

The house provided every comfort, large, clean, well equipped and great location. We were all warm and comfortable and able to feel 'at home'. Thank you to all concerned.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely weekend stay

I stayed here for two nights with friends while in Daylesford. The house was as advertised, with plenty of room for our group and an excellent location just two minutes walk from the shops and restaurants. Check in was easy and the house was very well equipped. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hillside Comments

A well-equipped property with bags of character, well located near the main street in Daylesford with plenty of excellent local cafes and restaurants. The house is spacious with nice outdoor patios. A very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
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