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Views and privacy on 100 acres - Lodge style stay
Views will take your breath away! The off-grid lodge is nestled into a ridge & completely private, you have it all to yourselves. Sleeps up to ten people. More if guests bring their swags. Large dining table, couches, full-size fridge, air conditioner, wood heater, BBQ & pool table. It is very pretty & private. Everyone who stays seems to enjoy themselves, but don’t expect a serviced town-style motel room or apartment. Bring your own pillows, sheets/quilts, or sleeping bags, & towels.
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4.96 out of 5 average rating, 160 reviews
Hilltop Off Grid Tiny House with Outdoor Bath
Stay above the clouds in our hilltop off-grid cabin! Drive just over an hour from Melbourne, and you’ll find our tiny house nestled on our 100 acre property with mountain views. Perched atop a steep hill, you’ll catch every magical sunrise and enjoy the changing light in the evening as the shadows fall over the land. Our tiny home offers a slower pace of life, is solar powered and has everything you need for an unforgettable stay – including a outdoor bath so you can bathe under the stars!
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4.99 out of 5 average rating, 115 reviews
Wanderlust - I want something just like this
When you yearn for seclusion hidden away amidst nature, be lead down a path where at first you can barely see anything. Come further and the wonders start to reveal themselves. With each step you’ll leave the world further behind, a smile will brake out, and the peace that is wanderlust will consume you. Then you’ll reach your sanctuary, private, secluded, immersed in the sounds of nature and surrounded by jaw dropping views. It’s then you’ll say to yourself - I want something just like this.
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4.93 out of 5 average rating, 362 reviews
"The Muddy" - luxury mudbrick barn conversion
''The Muddy" is an adult only luxury barn conversion on the outskirts of the beautiful township of Alexandra, at the gateway to Victoria's high country and Lake Eildon. Sitting on 4 acres with a spectacular rural outlook, the Muddy is fully self contained within beautifully landscaped private gardens, all just a 2 minute drive to Alexandra. With a wood fire heater and air conditioning, this is the ideal couples get away in both summer and winter, all less than 2 hours away from Melbourne.
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4.99 out of 5 average rating, 202 reviews
Villa Jones
Villa Jones, perched on one of Eildon‘s prime locations, offers a mid century modern retreat with sprawling grounds. Designed in the 60s by Architect James Earle , this single level residence ensures privacy amidst lush Gardens and panoramic views. Equipped with modern amenities , Fully equipped kitchen, heating/cooling , Wi-Fi and Swimming pool , promises a relaxing holiday experience. Eildon Village /splash park a stone‘s throw away, granting easy access to all the area has to offer.
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4.97 out of 5 average rating, 144 reviews
Facta - Unbeatable Sunset View • Hot tub
Set high above Lake Eildon with breathtaking views all the way to Mount Buller, this character-filled off-grid cabin is the perfect winter escape for those craving privacy, atmosphere and a genuine connection with nature. Surrounded by wilderness, it blends rustic charm with thoughtful comforts for slow mornings, hot tub evenings and unforgettable nights beneath the stars. A place to exhale, warm up and take in one of the most remarkable outlooks in the region.
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4.87 out of 5 average rating, 148 reviews
Maggies Lane Barn House
SPECIAL OFFER - 3 NIGHTS FOR THE PRICE OF 2 Just 2 hours from Melbourne, on 65 acres in the sprawling Strathbogie Ranges, Maggies Lane Barn House is a romantic one bedroom couples escape (not suitable for children). Unwind in our thoughtfully designed, off-grid luxury retreat. The area is teeming with Australian wildlife, flowing creeks, native birds, bush and rocky outcrops. Warm up by the wood fire, enjoy the views and the beautifully appointed interiors.
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4.99 out of 5 average rating, 235 reviews
Blue Wren Cottage
This cosy & charming cottage has a separate living area with sofa, TV, table and four chairs. a wood fire, self contained kitchen with 4 burner stove top, sink, full fridge and microwave. It has a large bathroom & the bedroom has a queen bed, a single bed, a trundle bed or a cot. With lovely leadlight windows featuring Blue Wrens and stunning views from the windows over the farm and the hills. Small enclosed yard for pets. We provide all bedding and towels.
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4.85 out of 5 average rating, 459 reviews
Elite Stays - on catheral Marysville/Taggerty
This beautiful chic dwelling is set on 16 acres with views of the Cathedral that will take your breath away. Lake mountain in view Elite stays - offers guest a luxurious place to come home to after sampling the delights and excitements of Marysville, Yarra Valley , Lake Eildon, Lake Mountain snowfields and Murrindindi region. 95 kilometres from Melbourne on the Maroondah Hwy. Just over 10mins from Marysville, or 50 minutes from Euroa and Mansfield.
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4.9 out of 5 average rating, 280 reviews
Golden Perch Cottage at Goulburn River Lodge
The Golden Perch Cottage at Goulburn River Lodge is a newly renovated mud brick and timber retreat with modern kitchens and appliances. Featuring two bedrooms, one bathroom, living area, dining, full kitchen, and a deck overhanging the lake. Set on 7 hectares of private park lands, with private access to the Goulburn River, it offers stunning views of the Cathedral Ranges and is ideal for retreats with access to hiking, fishing, cycling, and golf.
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5.0 out of 5 average rating, 7 reviews
Mansfield High Country Retreat
Enjoy the spectacular views of lake Eildon and Mt Buller on this cosy acreage with indoor and outdoor wood fireplaces. Perfect for families with something for everyone. In the warmer months take a dip in the pool with breathtaking views or swim in lake Eildon. In cooler months enjoy the wood heaters, or skiing at Mt Buller. High country hikes, horse and motorcycling all year round. BBQ & Pizza oven on site.
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4.97 out of 5 average rating, 100 reviews
Cozy guest suite with spa bath and fireplace
Enjoy your stay at this beautiful getaway in a convenient location, close to the Cathedral Ranges, Lake Mountain and many beautiful walking tracks and a short walk to the local pub. Bring your bicycles, hiking boots or fishing rods and enjoy the mountains, parks and the many crystal-clear streams teeming with fish. A light breakfast of cereal, fruit and yoghurt is provided, as well as tea, coffee and milk.
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4.96 out of 5 average rating, 308 reviewsPopular amenities for Thornton vacation rentals
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