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The perfect getaway, just an hour and a half away from Melbourne.
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4645.8 sq ft
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Explore the area
Maldon, Victoria
- Place, Maldon Museum and Archives Association3 min walk
- Place, Main Street5 min walk
- Place, Beehive Mine Chimney and Mine Ruins7 min walk
- Airport, Bendigo, VIC (BXG)45 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Shower only
About this property
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- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Pet-friendly
- Air-conditioning
House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Lock the doors
Turn off all heating or cooling appliances
Turn the lamps ON
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Maldon
Maldon is home to this holiday home. The Mill Castlemaine and Wesley Hill Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Peg Leg Gully and Hilldene H74 Bushland Reserve. Main Street and Victorian Goldfields Railway - Maldon Station are also worth visiting. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours.
Maldon, Victoria
What's nearby
- Maldon Museum and Archives Association - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Main Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Beehive Mine Chimney and Mine Ruins - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Victorian Goldfields Railway - Maldon Station - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- Union Hill Gold Mine Lookout - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Cafe Maldon - 6 min walk
- Gold Exchange Café Restaurant - 4 min walk
- Kilean's Homestyle Country Kitchen - 3 min drive
- 48 Main - 4 min walk
- Bonne Espresso - 2 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
21 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karl J.
4 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful peaceful cottage
Karl J.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Julie T.
20 Feb, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage with everything we needed including fresh eggs daily.
Julie T.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sue H.
20 Dec, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Restful cottage
Sue H.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lynette d.
30 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best cottage ever!!
Lynette d.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lee-anne D.
23 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Old town Maldon
Lee-anne D.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
deanne b.
4 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful getaway
deanne b.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Jaqueline C.
24 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maldon weekend getaway
Jaqueline C.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
STEVEN H.
16 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maldon
STEVEN H.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karen H.
18 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
Karen H.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sandy W.
14 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage, great location
Sandy W.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
marion b.
24 Feb, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
hardly want to share such a special spot 😇
marion b.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
6 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage, close to the main town
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Doreen A.
16 Sept, 2018
Magic spot
Doreen A.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
jay c.
4 Dec, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming cottage
jay c.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gerald O.
16 Nov, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Gerald O.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Arthur C.
9 Nov, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming country cottage
Arthur C.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Fiona W.
20 May, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet country cottage
Fiona W.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alise B.
20 May, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical Maldon
Alise B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Liz W.
19 Apr, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wonderfull quaint cottage
Liz W.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kathy J.
28 Mar, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nostalgic
Kathy J.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mary D.
18 Mar, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ticks all the boxes
Mary D.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Glenn S.
1 Jan, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great anniversary stay
Glenn S.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Greg H.
29 Nov, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was what we wanted because we have two dogs and they had a great time so did we we had a relaxing
Greg H.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Philip F.
16 Jun, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
Philip F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
About the host
Hosted by Steven Downes
Languages:
English
Premier Host
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