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Rustic, restored cottage on secluded 24 acres overlooking Balingup.

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Myrtlemae Cottage kitchen
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Balingup, WA
  • Balingup Lavender Farm
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Golden Valley Tree Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Ferguson Valley
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Collie Airport (CIE)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Rustic, restored cottage on secluded 24 acres overlooking Balingup.

As on Feb 24, we have completed some upgrades. Fresh paint, some new furniture and homewares and are back in business.
Myrtlemae Farm is a 24-acre property hidden away behind state forest one kilometre from the town centre of Balingup. It features meandering gardens and stunning views over-looking the Blackwood River Valley.
‘Rustic’ is certainly a word you could use to describe Myrtlemae Cottage. It is also ‘cosy’, ‘charming’ and ‘comfy’.
We think the cottage started life as a stables come work shed. Since then it has been through a few changes including the addition of flagstone floors using bricks rescued from the old Balingup Hotel.
The cottage has been meticulously re-purposed. The interior living space is essentially one large room split over two levels. The upper level features a queen and two king single beds. On the lower level is the living area with lounge (which folds out to a double bed) and wood fire, dining area and kitchen. The kitchen has a stainless-steel oven, gas cooktop and fridge along with a toaster. kettle, and Nespresso including tea and complimentary coffee pods.
Off the main space modern bathroom that also has a washer/dryer combo. There is also access to south facing deck (perfect for sunsets).
There’s no TV, but you can stare out the widescreen window and take in the nature channel all day and there is a host of books, games and puzzles to entertain.

About Balingup
A small but vibrant village located 2 ½ hours from Perth halfway between Donnybrook and Bridgetown, Balingup sits amongst picturesque rolling hills in the Blackwood River Valley and is surrounded by vast expanses of native forest interspersed with orchards, vineyards and farmland.

Property manager

Al Taylor
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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 first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number STRA6253WU0AY9CJ

About the area

Balingup

Located in Balingup, this holiday home is in a rural area. Dalgarup National Park and Yarri Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Balingup Lavender Farm and Memorial Park.
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Balingup, WA

What's nearby

  • Balingup Town Hall - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Balingup Community Garden - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Balingup Lavender Farm - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Golden Valley Tree Park - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Ferguson Valley - 42 min drive - 48.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mushroom Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lady Marmalade - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Balingup Bronze Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blackwood Daily Grind - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Olde Shed Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic, restored cottage on secluded 24 acres overlooking Balingup. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rustic, restored cottage on secluded 24 acres overlooking Balingup. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic, restored cottage on secluded 24 acres overlooking Balingup. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rustic, restored cottage on secluded 24 acres overlooking Balingup. located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Balingup Town Hall, Yarri Park and Kulyir Mia Park. Balingup Community Garden and Mullalyup War Memorial are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Back to nature

Rustic loving.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect quiet getaway

The cottage is a beautiful little getaway. Quiet, peaceful, minutes from the town of Balingup so you can drive in and get something from Foster's Bakery! Photos are accurate. Communication was very good. We would love to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fraser M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay

Loved everything about it - horses, peaceful, nature. Very clean and tidy with everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little cottage

The cottage was well presented, and communication was excellent from Al, the host. The rustic accommodation is perfect for a relaxing holiday, and the location is great. We would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing country stay.

Rustic, relaxing and comfortable. Loved the wood fire.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little getaway

We were down from Perth with our dog gor a weekend away. The accommodation was just what we needed, the photos are a good indication of the layout and amenities. Super clean, comfy bed, and a great fire and heater, so despite the cold weather we were cosy. Very relaxing and easy get away..
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esmee C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great country escape

Lovely cottage, beautiful scenery, excellent communication
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zoe C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely perfect!

Everything about this stay was incredible. The cottage was cosy and stayed super warm with the fire going. The property was so peaceful and stunning. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hajime Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, cosy and comfortable

We enjoyed the atmosphere in and around the accommodation. Greens, raindrops, birds and kangaroos. Woodfire gave us a relaxing time. Love this cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Brett P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Nice quiet get away! Location was easy to find and kept clean. Unfortunately no hand soap which was an inconvenience till we brought our own. Bathroom could have been cleaned a little better. Over all nice relaxing place with friendly horses. Will return in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Pamela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Stay

The setting was beautiful and the view from inside lovely. We had a lot of little bugs inside and the trees on the roof were very noisy at night. We enjoy the peace and quiet and loved seeing the horses. They were very friendly and happily ate carrots and apples from our hands. A lovely stay with my daughter.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Cosy & Comfy

A peaceful and serene stay on the outskirts of Balingup, tucked away on a beautiful private property with gorgeous views & friendly horses that visit. No TV but a warm log fire, board games and books....perfect place to unwind with simple pleasures to entertain. Rustic simplicity at its best....thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Wendy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property but needs maintenance

Property is looking a bit unloved and neglected. Needs a paint inside and garden needs work. Minor maintenance -doors hard to shut, family of lizards living on front deck, trees growing into windows. Air con not working to capacity. Someone has really done hard work initially on this restoration and this farmstay property could easily be beautiful again. Area is scenic and resident horses Jack and Bowie enjoyed our apples!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful location

A lovely property set in a peaceful location and only a short driving distance to the township of Balingup. Once the fire is going, it's very cosy and warm. Wonderful views of the surrounding land. The water pressure to the bathroom basin was very low and it wasn't easy to regulate the shower temperature. Had to run the water for some time before we had hot water. Sink tap in kitchen had a leak and I used chux wipes around tap to try to stop water flooding the wood bench top. A plumber is probably needed to fix this. Overall, we had a wonderful stay. Thank you :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kristy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Helen T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful rural retreat

Thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Location is perfect, very peaceful and private, but only a couple of minutes out of Balingup. The fire kept me cosy at night, and the serenity was just what I needed. Listing is accurate….it is a rustic cottage! But modern bathroom and everything you could ask for. No wifi and no TV suited me perfectly. Good phone reception if you need to keep in contact. I will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mario & Paula A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serenity at it's best!

A beautiful rustic cottage tucked away on 24 acres just outside of Balingup townsite, so quiet and peaceful apart from the sounds of the birds chirping in the trees. Clean and comfy furnishings, gorgeous polished timber floors, cosy fire and all you need to kick back and recharge....dont forget to take apples and carrots for the resident horses Jack & Bowie, we miss them already! Loved our short stay and will definitely return!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful peaceful location . Sweet property,

The only thing that lets it down is the very late 3pm check in and 11am check out .. feels like you pay for time you really aren’t there.

10/10 Excellent

Anita R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heavenly location

It was exactly as described and more beautiful than we imagined.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Stuart S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely little cottage

Beautiful spot to switch off and relax. Cottage is nice and comfy, clean not quite up to standard but would still recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly As Described

This property was exactly what was described in the listing and the pictures are very accurate, a perfect getaway in beautiful surroundings. Seamless check in and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lydia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pure relaxation

A beauty part of the world to stay a few days. The cabin was quaint and the presentation was superb. Views to open fields, where two tame and friendly horses come for their morning pat and juicy carrot. There is a cheeky lizard that also comes each day and likes to pop inside for a look around. Would be good if another screen door was added to get a breeze through on those hot days without letting all the bugs in. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful rural retreat

Rustic and peaceful rural setting
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

About the host

Hosted by Al Taylor

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