Acreage Farm Stay - Cottage and House

Located in the quiet enclave of Hastings, Acreage Farm Stay is a beautiful grand house and Cottage, with four bedrooms and three bathrooms surrounded by 90 acres of peaceful scenery with views in all directions. Perfect for your next significant group family holiday, milestone celebration or wedding accommodation, these homes will accommodate ten guests extremely comfortably and are furnished in an elegant country style. These homes are exquisite and so beautifully designed you’ll never want to leave.

THE SPACE
Acreage Farm Stay House features large light-filled open-plan dining and living areas with a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, oven, gas stove and Nespresso coffee machine with views out to the pool. The kitchen and dining areas open out to a large covered outdoor entertaining area with BBQ and outdoor setting so you can enjoy the best outdoors day and night with a glass Mornington Peninsulas finest vino in hand. This property will be wanted all year round with evaporative heating and cooling in the living and sleeping areas and full linen and towels provided.

The homestead is beautifully designed, and you’ll be in awe as you drive down the tree-lined boulevard, taking in the landscape of both lakes and swans, the perfectly manicured gardens and the farm animals in their natural country environment.

Only minutes to the area's glorious wonders, with access to world-class golf Courses, national parks, fantasticic beaches, award-winning wineries and only a short drive to many of Victoria's best restaurants and cafes.

The home boasts a separate study and an additional sitting area to relax and enjoy this home away from home, so sink back and relax in the comfy sofas and catch your favourite movie.

With the fully equipped kitchen and dual burners on the outdoor BBQ - you can cook like a professional and show off your inner MasterChef! The high-quality Miele appliances can have you cooking up a feast for the family. You’ll have access to a full stunning kitchen, butler pantry, not 1 but 2 ovens, microwave and Nespresso coffee machine.

For the warmer months, lounge beside the sparkling in-ground outside pool and enjoy the views of the manicured lawns, dams, fruit orchards and animals (cows and sheep) while enjoying the true Australian outback. This large yard is pet-friendly, which means your best four-legged friend doesn’t have to miss out on all that Acreage Farm Stay has to offer!

We provide plenty of linen and towels, so your holiday begins when you arrive. It is truly a gorgeous space in an ideal location! An experience you’ll never forget.

You will think you could be in a tropical location when you relax with a solar-heated swimming pool (Note - the pool's pool's temperature cannot be guaranteed - it is subject to the amount of sunlight).

Nestled amidst picturesque farmlands teeming with vibrant wildlife and greenery, this home offers is surrounded by nature's beauty. Please be aware that you may encounter traces of dust, fallen leaves, and other natural elements around the property's exterior. Additionally, the farms boast a dedicated gardener who may tend to the lawns and gardens during your stay.

The house is in a residential street with surrounding permanent tenants so we only rent to mature guests that will remain respectful to our neighbours. The house is to be used for relaxation-style holidaying; loud parties are prohibited.

Our favourite features of the home include:
Much larger than expected spaces
Triple garage with extra fridge
Two loungerooms with TVs
The main bedroom has a wall TV
A whole separate sitting room
Large study with desk and chair
Laundry with washer and dryer
Huge inground pool
Modern, fully equipped kitchen
Two ovens and a microwave
Dishwasher, double fridge, microwave, toaster
Nespresso coffee machine
Miele appliances
Butlers pantry
Dining seating for eight guests and four stools
A bath for relaxing
Ample parking (a boat and jet ski can fit)
Outside BBQ
2 deck chairs with plenty of outdoor seating
Fully fenced

HEATING/COOLING
Evaporating heating and cooling in all areas of the home

Our favourite features of the Cottage include:
Cows and sheep out the back
Unique farm stay
Open plan style with living area
Plenty of relaxing couches to lounge
Dining table for six guests
2 stools
Study nook
Separate laundry and bathroom
Linen and towels are provided, and BYO beach towels.
A study desk and chair (open)
Washer and dryer
Farm views
Iron and board

HEATING/COOLING
Split system heating and cooling
Coonara fireplace (BYO firewood)

GUEST ACCESS
HOUSE BEDROOM LAYOUT - SLEEP 8 GUESTS
Bedroom 1: 1 x Super king bed
Bedroom 2: 1 x Queen Bed
Bedroom 3: 1 x Queen Bed
Bedroom 4: 1 x Queen Bed

COTTAGE BEDROOM LAYOUT - SLEEP 2 GUESTS
Bedroom 1: 1 x Queen Bed

All linens and towels will be included however, lost or damaged linen/towels may incur costs.

For bookings that exceed 14 days, guests will be charged a linen changeover fee as a fresh set of hired linen and/or towels will be delivered. Lost or damaged hired linen may incur costs. For these costs please message us.

We ask all guests to please clean the BBQ after use, or a $50 fee will be charged.

NEIGHBOURHOOD
The neighbourhood is safe and family-friendly. There is a guest guidebook at the home with recommendations on what to do in the area; this gives dining options and local attraction suggestions. If you would like a copy of this before your stay, please let us know and send us your email address. If you need any advice, we are happy to assist.

GETTING AROUND
There is parking available for your stay. We can provide parking information if required. Please ask us any questions.

ADDITIONAL RULES
Strictly no schoolies, parties or events. Mature guests only. The property is patrolled by security. If neighbours complain or the police are called, this could affect your bond, and we the reserve right to evict guests.

Bookings can only be confirmed once the verification process has been completed.

Please read and accept our terms and conditions. Council Short Stay Accommodation Code of Conduct rules applies.

There is a dam on the property, so children will need supervision. Live animals (sheep and alpacas) are also fenced on the property.

Pets are welcome but must remain outside and be cleaned up during the stay. Some animals on the farm may roam around at times (sheep/cows).

The house has security cameras, and these are located by the front door.

VERIFICATION
To abide by all legal requirements and the home's security rules, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official government-issued photo ID (passport or driver's license), confirm your contact information, provide a valid credit card with a name that matches your ID, pass through our verification portal and, in some instances, complete a criminal background check.

Important note: The information is collected for screening and verification only and is not stored or used for other purposes.

Please be advised that all guests will be asked to sign a rental usage agreement that governs the terms of the stay. By completing the reservation, you agree to the following:

You agree to be bound by our rental terms and conditions.

You acknowledge that you may be required to undergo a background check if mandated by the Ready Set Stay.

You understand that your check-in instructions might be withheld until you have completed our verification portal.

INTERACTION WITH GUESTS
Access details will be available for you to enter directly at the home. Therefore unfortunately, we do not get a chance to meet, but this provides a simple and convenient way for you to enter and depart thehouseequicklyy. We can be contacted via the booking platform anytime during your stay, and we will send you our office number if you need us urgently. We want to ensure your stay is enjoyable. Thank you.