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Family farm retreat, big outdoor alfresco areas, with emus

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A patio with stone flooring, two wooden benches, and a central fire pit.
A living room with a TV, sofas, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a bookshelf.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and a refrigerator.
A house with a brick chimney, surrounded by lush greenery and a garden area with a wooden pergola.
A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, two pillows, and two folded towels. There is a nightstand with a lamp and a small table with a plant. A painting hangs on the wall above the bed.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Barwidgee, VIC
  • Place, Barwidgee Creek Streamside Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Stanley Scenic Reserve
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Brown Brothers Milawa Vineyard
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Blue room

1 Double Bed

Master bedroom suite

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Twin room

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Laundry room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family farm retreat, big outdoor alfresco areas, with emus

Family farm house with three bedrooms, air conditioning, large lounge room, wood burning fireplace, 75 inch TV, dinning table seats 8, BATH TUB, 2nd toilet in laundry, creek frontage, large outdoor alfresco areas with fire pit, BBQ and pizza oven, big gardens with fruit trees, pet friendly, NO Neighbours looking over the fence… Emu’s, goats and chickens right next door.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
Please keep pets outdoors and clean up after them.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9796478
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Barwidgee

Located in Barwidgee, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Beechworth Gaol Unlocked and Burke Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Myrtleford Golf Club and Gapsted Wines. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and ecotours.
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Barwidgee, VIC

What's nearby

  • Barwidgee Creek Streamside Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mount Stanley Scenic Reserve - 2 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Mount Buffalo National Park - 17 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Brown Brothers Milawa Vineyard - 41 min drive - 56.6 km
  • Albury Botanic Gardens - 51 min drive - 80.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Heiner's Bakery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Myrtleford Hotel Motel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Coppa - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Hotel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lupo's Kiln Cafe - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family farm retreat, big outdoor alfresco areas, with emus pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Family farm retreat, big outdoor alfresco areas, with emus?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family farm retreat, big outdoor alfresco areas, with emus?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family farm retreat, big outdoor alfresco areas, with emus?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family farm retreat, big outdoor alfresco areas, with emus located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is steps from Barwidgee Creek Streamside Reserve and within 3 mi (5 km) of Mount Stanley Scenic Reserve and Mudgeegonga Bushland Reserve. Myrtleford Golf Club and Nimmo Bridge Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 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. 35 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Briony J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication with the host was easy and they were very accommodating and helpful. The property was as described and was very comfortable for 4 adults and 3 children. It is in an excellent position to explore the local area and the host is more than willing to provide information on local sights and things to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host. Lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely big living room, comfy big bed, kitchen OK, road noise annoying, the place is cute but a bit tired. There were three of us so we enjoyed having plenty room. Overall quite OK but maybe a bit pricey for three people, might be better value for larger group.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alistair and Kirsty J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful garden and access to nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Great place

Great venue for Young family
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Therese P.

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

Nice place

Great quiet spot
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sandeep r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property and had a very pleasant time. Chris was very friendly and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clifton N.

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

Stay with family and friends

The property was spacious and clean, with good facilities. We were very happy with our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

madhu c.

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

Stay in Victorian high country

Great place, the house was warm, nice, and cozy, and the host was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

B W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, we arrived late and Chris had the lights on and the fire roaring ready for our stay. The kids loved feeding the emus and going down to the creek. Easy access to local towns.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay at the quiet countryside home. Chris was a great host. We loved the mature gardens, bbq, farm animals and open spaces. The home had all the amenities to give us a comfortable stay. A perfect location to enjoy hikes, walks and Myrtleford bakeries. Would hope to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jesielyn H.

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

Nice place to stay.

We really enjoyed our stay. It’s nice, warm and clean.Kids love feeding the animals at the farm.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josephine B.

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

Extended family getaway

A very comfortable place to stay with a beautiful creek across the road. Friendly host and the added extra of feeding the emus, chickens and goats.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zigrida D.

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

Farm stay

We enjoyed our time at Barwidgee. Half way between Beechworth and Bright. The animals very friendly and great enjoyment for the kids and adults alike. Nice, quiet and quaint property. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May, 2025
Thanx Ziggy If you’d like to stay with us again, we’d love to host you guys… Remember we are only about 1 hour away from Mt Hotham for awesome SNOW & FUN-TIMES in winter ❄️ ☃️☔️ (Falls Creek & Mt Buffalo are also great options for snow and sight seeing)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chloe A.

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

Cozy family holiday!

Absolutely wonderful property, amazing hosts! Upon arrival the amazing hosts already had the fires going so a very toasty warm house was an amazing surprise! The kids had lots fun feeding the animals and lots of space for relaxing with amazing views. The fruit trees were such an added bonus! Looking forward to returning again soon
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Madusha M.

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

About the house

The place looks really nice, and it's super clean. The beds are comfy, and the host is really good. It's in a good location too. I totally recommend staying here for a great time!"
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MARGARET W.

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

Lovely rural stay.

Chris's lovely farm stay house is delightful. The house is a short drive from Myrtleford and in a very picturesque setting. It is nicely located to Yackandandah, Beechworth, Bright and Mt Buffalo. The beds are comfortable and there is plenty of room to relax. The outdoor area with BBQ and pizza ove is excelkent.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

adam t.

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

Great property for families with kids or travelling with family/friends.

Chris was welcoming. The house is spacious and great for anyone with children or a few family members. The animals are a great entertainment for the kids.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yvette S.

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

Farm stay between Beechworth and Myrtleford

Great position to do the sight seeing of these towns. We were busy with walks, lookouts, shopping and trying new foods and drinks. Lovely cosy and warm place. Quiet amongst the animals.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicola M.

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

Fabulous family get away

We had a wonderful 4 nights in this beautiful and peaceful location. Our host was very accommodating including letting our kids help feed the animals which they loved. Our dog had lots of space to run around and we really enjoyed the alfresco dining spaces and the fire pit. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

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

Should have stayed longer

Very comfortable and cosy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful 'meet-in-the-middle' house that held our extended family and toddlers who loved the emus! We will definitely be booking this house again and the proximity to great food in Myrtleford was a real bonus. The house had lots of room although we would not recommend the sofa bed for more than 1 person.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renee H.

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

Quiet, peaceful and relaxing

We had such a great time at Barwidgee. Property was fantastic, plenty of space, lovely outdoor areas and plenty of wildlife about. Short walks to creek and drives into Myrtleford and Stanley made for a wonderful stay. We would defininitely come back again.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christine D.

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

The property is spacious and clean.

Nice, cosy and big house. Overall good experience… Thanks for the nice flowers 🌺
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nhung D.

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

The owner very friendly. Cozy house

Big living room , nice 4 bed room . Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

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