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Hoddles Hideaway: Gembrook farmstay 40 acres of peace/privacy. Blissfully quiet

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Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Hair dryer, towels
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

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Hoddles Creek, VIC
  • Popular LocationBulong Estate23 min drive
  • Popular LocationPuffing Billy Steam Train42 min drive
  • Popular LocationMount Donna Buang48 min drive
  • AirportMelbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)95 min drive

Space details

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 6
180 sq m
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed

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About the area

Melbourne

Hoddles Creek stay.Your stay at this Hoddles Creek cottage places you within 6 miles (10 km) of Beenak G180 Bushland Reserve and Hoddles Creek Education Area. Nangana Bushland Reserve and Shepherd Creek Natural Features Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bulong Estate - 23 min drive
  • Rochford Wines Yarra Valley - 35 min drive
  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - 39 min drive
  • Puffing Billy Steam Train - 42 min drive
  • Mount Donna Buang - 48 min drive

Getting around

  • Cockatoo Station - 24 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gladysdale Bakehouse - 23 min drive
  • Forest Edge Restaurant - 15 min drive
  • Gladysdale Pies - 23 min drive
  • Gembrook Hill Vineyard - 15 min drive
  • Cap & Apron Tea Rm - 16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hoddles Hideaway: Gembrook farmstay 40 acres of peace/privacy. Blissfully quiet

Only 1 3/4 hours drive from Melbourne CBD, half way between Gembrook and Launching Place, your fully self-contained private 2BR cottage nestled between bush and green fields awaits you. You are free to explore our 40 acres, meet our friendly sheep alpacas, chooks and cows. You can leave your busy city life behind you. Spend the days bush walking, riding Puffing Billy, grape grazing at local wineries, cycling, even snow playing in winter.. then relax and unwind in the spa bath, cook a BBQ whilst watching a spectacular sunset over the ranges. ( NB: Many accommodation places have several cottages-we only have ONE! -so peace and privacy is guaranteed)
Once the stars are out in the clear country sky, the wildlife is active. Wombats, koalas, lyrebirds, kangaroos and bandicoots are some of the animals you'll spot at Hoddles Hideaway. The birdlife is also abundant, no noise, no neighbours, just peace and quiet.

Property manager

Katharine and Mark McLean

Languages

English, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Bicycle on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1937.5 sq ft (180 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-in is available.

Property is also known as

Hoddleshideaway farmstay40 Acres of Peace/privacy
Hoddles Hideaway Farmstay 40 Acres of Peace/privacy
Hoddles Hideaway , Farmstay 40 Acres of Peace/privacy Melbourne
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Hoddles Hideaway: Gembrook farmstay 40 acres of peace/privacy. Blissfully quiet Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aravind Ghosh M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience in the woods
Had a wonderful time at hoodles hideaway. Peaceful nights 🙂. Friendly host Kath and caretaker Sherleey. Did learn a bit about widlife and farm animals from Sherlery who was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pink Cottage
We had an incredible Easter weekend getaway at the charming pink cottage in the midst of serene countryside. As a family of four, including two young children aged 5 and 3, it was the perfect escape from our busy routine. The spacious surroundings allowed our kids to frolic freely while we savored moments by the fire pit with a glass of wine. Our days were filled with delightful activities such as feeding the farm animals, leisurely walks, engaging board games, and indulgent BBQs for breakfast and dinner. Exploring the nearby waterfall, rainforest gallery, and quaint local cafes added to the adventure, alongside peaceful strolls through the bushes. The cottage itself was impeccably clean, and our hosts were readily available whenever we needed assistance. It truly was an unforgettable experience, and we're already looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Blissful getaway
The most tranquil scenic property, very clean and comfortable accommodation with the best host! Absolutely loved our stay and highly recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful getaway with amazing views and spectacular sunsets ❤️ 12/10!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adele G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful peaceful place
We loved our week long stay at Hoddles. It is a lovely property and so peaceful. The animals and wildlife around the property make it a really unique experience. The owners and farm manager are really helpful and friendly. Couldn't have been any better. We would have happily stayed for longer. If you like nature and peace and quiet, this is the place to be. We fed the rescue animals (sheep, cows, chicks, alpacas) and also saw the Koala and so many birds. We had the best week here - thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bailey J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent getaway
A very peaceful getaway. With a beautiful clean house with everything you need! A great way to disconnect for a couple days
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Getaway
Great location, so quiet and peaceful. Beautiful house with great layout and everything we needed 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay for a long weekend
We stayed here for a long weekend & loved it. House was clean & bathrooms were renovated. So much wildlife! We had a koala in a tree right outside the house, beautiful birds, adorable wombats plus the cows, chickens, sheep & llamas that we were given seeds & pellets to feed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Great time, very relaxing property, super peaceful and quiet. Great communication from property manager too. Thanks :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for two couples
We had a wonderful country stay here. It was just what we were looking for to get away from the city and appreciate Victoria's countryside again. The house is perfect for two couples and the owners are lovely and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheree C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful little cottage
We really enjoyed our stay at hoddles hideaway! It was warm and cozy. We especially loved the cows, sheep and chickens. We were lucky enough to be given 6 freshly laid eggs for breakfast which was so nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023