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👩‍🌾 🫏Nov/Dec Special: Early Check-In and late Check-Out FARM STAY!! GEMBROOK

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Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Golf
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

👩‍🌾 🫏Nov/Dec Special: Early Check-In and late Check-Out FARM STAY!! GEMBROOK

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.


For the November/December Special, please note that it is subject to availability.




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

Property manager

Katharine and Mark McLean

Languages

English, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

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

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

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,937.5 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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 that 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

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
107556

About the area

Map
Hoddles Creek, VIC

What's nearby

  • Bulong Estate - 23 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Healesville Sanctuary - 32 min drive - 32.9 km
  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - 39 min drive - 37.5 km
  • Puffing Billy Steam Train - 42 min drive - 38.1 km
  • Mount Donna Buang - 48 min drive - 46.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Gladysdale Bakehouse - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Forest Edge Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Gladysdale Pies - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Bulong Estate - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Gembrook Hill Vineyard - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 👩‍🌾 🫏Nov/Dec Special: Early Check-In and late Check-Out FARM STAY!! GEMBROOK pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 👩‍🌾 🫏Nov/Dec Special: Early Check-In and late Check-Out FARM STAY!! GEMBROOK?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 👩‍🌾 🫏Nov/Dec Special: Early Check-In and late Check-Out FARM STAY!! GEMBROOK?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 👩‍🌾 🫏Nov/Dec Special: Early Check-In and late Check-Out FARM STAY!! GEMBROOK located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Beenak G180 Bushland Reserve, Hoddles Creek Education Area, and Nangana Bushland Reserve. Shepherd Creek Natural Features Reserve and Swallowfield Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

👩‍🌾 🫏Nov/Dec Special: Early Check-In and late Check-Out FARM STAY!! GEMBROOK Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 109 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 109 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 109 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 109 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 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

Catherine w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rewind your life
Great piece of paradise. Away from it all in a very beautiful and peaceful setting. House was spotlessly clean with everything you would need or want. Highly recommend this great property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

irena d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pure relaxation
Katharine's home was the most perfect way to feel cosy and super relaxed. With such beautiful surroundings of greenery and cows ( which my 2 year old loved) it was just what we needed. Kath was super quick to andwer and respond to any enquiries a
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gypsy Art S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet
Quiet and cozy getaway… in the freshest air
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Tanja v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relax and unwind
Great spot to be in nature to relax and disconnect a bit. Lovely animals and the house had everything you would need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayanthy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
It was weekend getaway was enjoyed by all of us. The accommodation was clean, well presented with everything we need. We will return to Hoddles Hideway for sure..
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great quiet getaway
Animals were great. The cottage is cosy and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Steven F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Missing Touches
Lovely area. The cottage was magnificent but ... Oven was filthy. Dish rack rusty. Tissue box had 6 or 7 tissues then there were none for our stay. TV remote power switch inoperative so had to manually switch on and off and it needed new batteries. There were other issues. Owner very apologetic and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Reset weekend
This property was just what we needed to leave our busy lives behind and reset!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
Had a lovely stay - very homely and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

LIBBY S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Supplies
It was nice, although my experience of staying in properties away from shops and off the beaten track are the hosts usually leave bread, milk, butter and a very special bonus of fresh farm eggs. It makes the stay extra memorable and special. Was a little disappointed that the hosts didn’t go the extra mile.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Getaway
Such a peaceful and grounding getaway. Perfect place to unwind and enjoy the beautiful surroundings and simpler things.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful getaway
Thank you Sheralee for looking after us so well. What a relaxing, quiet, private getaway. The farm animals were the highlight of the stay. Wish we didn't have to leave . Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
A country side farmstay
A great place in the woods of tropical rainforest and up in the hills of the Yarra Ranges to chill out with abandoned animals being cared for by the owners. Totally quiet calm and serene environment to chill out and recharge yourself. Caring hosts and care taker who are friendly and approachable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Pip M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful rustic getaway in the bush
This cottage was the perfect place for me and the kids to unwind after a hectic festive end-of-year. Kath was a responsive host who replied quickly when I enquired if I could invite a few extra kids on some nights. If you have young kids - it's a good idea to come prepared with all the essentials - panadol, bandaids, stingose etc - as the general items you have on hand are a 20-30 min drive for essentials - but no problem if you come prepared. Our highlight was greeting, feeding and patting the farm animals. Sheralee - the caretaker - was welcoming, very helpful about which animals were tame and which to leave alone - and encouraged interaction and egg collection from the chooks. She was a breath of fresh air and the kids raced to greet her each morning and talk to her about which of the animals had been naughty! The sunsets and stars at night were beautiful and it was a lovely change of pace. Thanks for having us :)
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Gary W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Remote
Lovely cottage, a little hard to find. Make sure you take supplies. Closest shops 1/2 hour drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022