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Nestled amongst the Wombat State Forest & beautiful bush surrounds

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
5 bedrooms, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Dales Creek, VIC
  • Sovereign Hill
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Lake Daylesford
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the area

Dales Creek

Located in Dales Creek, this vacation home is within a 15-minute drive of Lerderderg State Park and St Anne's Winery. .This family-friendly vacation home is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Ruths Gully Reference Area and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Ah Kows Gully Reference Area.
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What's nearby

  • Kryal Castle - 38 min drive - 56.5 km
  • Sovereign Hill - 47 min drive - 64.7 km
  • Convent Gallery - 50 min drive - 41.1 km
  • Lake Daylesford - 50 min drive - 65.6 km
  • Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa - 55 min drive - 45.6 km

Getting around

  • Ballan Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Garden of St Erth - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Martin Street Coffee Roasters - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Greendale Country Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬24 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.

Nestled amongst the Wombat State Forest & beautiful bush surrounds

This place is perfect for 1 or 2 families wanting a holiday escape, bush walkers / trail runners & other outdoor adventurers or bird watchers and artists seeking peace and quiet. Wood fire to relax by and huge deck with stunning views the house can be enjoyed all year round. Not suitable for big groups wanting to party and make noise as the neighbours will call police.

This house has 5 bedrooms (one currently with a cot only), 2 ensuite bathrooms plus a separate toilet and spa bath, two huge open plan living areas (one with a wood fire and tv/dvd player) so there is plenty of room for everyone to relax in. You will find the kitchen fully equipped with everything we think you might need. There is a microwave and dishwasher to make life simple as well as a washing machine and dryer in the laundry should you need it. The huge pantry will be well stocked of most essentials you are welcome to use also. (Although in this Covid environment this now needs to be limited according to recommendations so ensure you bring what you need)

For families with children we have plenty of toys, books and dvds to entertain them but there is loads for them to enjoy out in the fresh air also.

Wifi is available and it’s good enough for home schooling or working from home. There is no phone reception but you can set your phone to make and receive calls using the wifi. Phone reception is available up on the road or out the back higher up in the bush tracks.

Kangaroos, wombats, rabbits & kookaburras all visit the property with the sounds of nature virtually all you will hear. There are some nice easy walking tracks around the property and out the back gate for young children to enjoy as well as more tracks throughout the State Forest for those who want to go further afield. These are great for trail running and walking.

House set up
BR1: King bed and ensuite
BR2: King Bed and ensuite
BR3: 2 king single beds
BR4: 2 single bunk beds
BR 5: cot
Additional separate toilet and spa bath

All bedding linen is supplied all you need to bring are your own towels.

Your furry friend is also welcome however the property is not fully fenced in but there is an outdoor fenced in run area specifically created for dogs to be left when you head out and about.

The house is easy to find and only 45mins drive from the Balti Bridge if coming from Melbourne and easy drive from Melbourne airport also only around 45mins. Once here its an easy drive to many stunning country towns: 5mins into historic Blackwood with great river walks, awesome cafe and pub, 5 mins to Greendale which has a great country pub, 15mins to Trentham, 15mins to Ballan, 30 mins to Daylesford, Woodend and Kyneton

Set on 3 acres and backing directly onto the Wombat State Forest this 5BR country home provides the perfect escape into the peace and quiet of beautiful bush surrounds and only 45 minutes from the Balti Bridge in Melbourne there is no excuse for taking that holiday you deserve!

Please NOTE all the house rules prior to booking. Photo ID is required of the person booking and of all people staying to ensure Covid safety and as per new government requirements to ensure guests are abiding by current restrictions.

The neighbours do call the police if there are large groups making noise and having a party! This is now illegal for holiday rentals so you will be charged. Please respect the house, the property and area!!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Caroline Dillistone

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Note from host: Please vacuum doghair up and pick up poo in garden

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: All set up with things for children and babies

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
Note from host: This is a quiet area please no loud noise AT ALL!
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 and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Nestled Amongst the Wombat State Forest Beautiful Bush Surrounds

Nestled amongst the Wombat State Forest & beautiful bush surrounds Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margaret F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very enjoyable

We all had a great relaxing time. Very lovely country side. Very spacious and clean. Really enjoyed ourselves.Would stay there again.Caroline was lovely to deal with. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phuong S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Long weekend break

We had a great time. The property was lovely and spacious, perfect for the 10 of us and the dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

Great location

We had a nice stay at Caroline's place.The house was very centrally located to a lot of great spots for sightseeing. There is a great view of the bush from the deck. The house also has heaps of space for large families.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just what we needed

Booked this accommodation to attend wedding in Myrniong. Close to the venue as well as Trentham and Blackwood. Close to State/National parks if you want to go for walks. Accomodation itself was spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

sue c.

Liked: Cleanliness

A perfect getaway

A delightful spacious house with a huge deck facing the tall trees of the wombat forest. Waking up to birdsong, strolling along trails in the Wombat and Lerderderg forests, lunching in the nearby Garden of St Erths, Chilling in the local Greendale pub and pubs in Trentham.. what a perfect getaway it was for us. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

J B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing stay amongst the gum trees

Loved the privacy and space - we had the whole house and 3 acre property to ourselves. Was very relaxing looking through the big windows onto the forest. Comfortable beds and warm house. Well set up for our dog too. Only a short drive to the beautiful St Erth garden with several dog-friendly walking tracks. Short drive to good eateries and IGA supermarket.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway

First impressions were a little disappointing with cobwebs etc around the front door but once inside we settled in very comfortably with plenty of space for 10 of us. Our grandchildren especially appreciated the cupboard full of toys and games.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jade M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful, relaxing, comfortable

A great property. Lots of space. Quiet. Away from hustle & bustle of CBD. My family thoroughly enjoyed our getaway. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay

Literally 11/10 experience- Caroline could not have been more helpful with communication and advice along the way. Great rural getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah F., Melbourne Victoria Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful days among the trees

3 generations enjoyed a week and a half of relaxation in this beautiful home nestled in the trees. Well stocked with everything you could need, you can happily stay inside and keep busy in case of rain. Otherwise, enjoy the huge veranda on an assortment of comfy chairs and watch the local birdlife
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Cecilia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay

We had a relaxing stay in the house. The house is so spacious and fully equipped. I didn’t see/find any Echidna, that’s the only disappointment for me 😂… Caroline provided a very comprehensive information before we arrived. She was very helpful, nothing too much trouble. Thank you so much Caroline.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Mavis B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good stay

This property was well suited to our needs with 3 families in attendance. Comfortable and spacious. Good quiet location but not too far from attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely quiet weekend getaway

Had a really lovely stay at Caroline's. Everything was thought out and the surrounds were very peaceful. Highly recommend and thanks Caroline.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

edmond s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing and quiet

Plenty of room for the family and friends, with an open living area and large patio . Girls enjoyed there stay there but we did spend most days trail bike riding in the wombat forest . Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Country family fun

We had a wonderful 2 night stay, wished we could have stayed longer. The house was perfect for 2 families with plenty of room, 2 main bedrooms with ensuites, very well equipped kitchen and lots of games. Felt very relaxed, enjoyed lunch at Greendale pub. Host was great to deal with. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bushland serenity

It's all about the location - beautiful trees, native vegetation, creek and birdlife. Perfect for a bit of teenage exploring. The house was a great size. But the lower bunk beds don't have much headroom for bigger kids. Take warm clothes in colder months as the fire takes a while to warm up. A coat rack would have been handy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic accomodation surrounded by nature

This was the perfect accomodation for my two friends and our children to recharge and reconnect. Spacious with big living areas and ample bedrooms and it had everything we needed. It was also very warm inside considering it was very cold outside. Loved the forest and stream out the back. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Catherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Big warm home

This is a large, roomy, clean home close to the things we wanted to visit which suited our group. The house is warm in winter and the host friendly and communicative. The kitchen was well stocked so we were able to stay home and cook one night although nothing to make coffee, which the host told us so we bought our own. Two of the bedrooms are not suitable for adults, which was clear from the site but important to understand. Furnishing is clean and relatively basic.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fiona B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Idyllic

Perfect spot for a family getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crystal N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday

Was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for a larger group

We found this house to be perfect for our needs. Very roomy with all that was needed. We would happily stay again if we have the opportunity.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mick S.

Liked: Cleanliness

How's the serenity?

Great house and property with fantastic bush walks though the state forest accessible from the back gate. Plenty of room for two families of 5 - highly recommended. Local Greendale hotel just down the road great for a counter meal.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trent L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to unwind in a tranquil setting

A great place to unwind after another long and challenging year. Our family and the other family who stayed with us had an endless list of things to do and explore and the kids had a fantastic holiday with lots of fun, nature and a bit of a break from technology. Great home, great location within easy reach of lots of attractions. Excellent communication with the owners. Thanks for the great memories.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness

2022 January Holiday

The house is a great size for a couple of families. The house was very accomodating in regards to appliances and also toys for the kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Stay

Fantastic house and location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021