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The Straw House- Huge Family Farmhouse

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Witchcliffe, WA
  • Leeuwin Estate
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Voyager Estate
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Mammoth Cave
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Margaret River Airport (MQZ)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Straw House- Huge Family Farmhouse


This beautiful quirky straw bale house has all the ingredients for a magical holiday. The house has a rambling quality, which makes it ideal for large groups wanting a special retreat. There are often multi generational family catch ups, which is lovely to see.
We are not suited for events, parties, bucks/hens gatherings, weddings or raucous weekends.
This is a beautiful, peaceful property and we like to provide the country/homely escape away from the noise and bustle of city life, to our guests. You will be welcomed and greeted shortly after your arrival and I'm nearby on the property if needed during your stay.
Set amongst bush, with glorious evening light on the magnificent karri trees, you can relax on the front veranda and listen to the sounds of nature, with kestrels, wagtails, blue wrens and frogs all around.

When the wind comes from the West, you can hear the crashing of the surf on Redgate Beach just over the ridge.
The house has the wonderful insulating qualities of straw - cool in the summer, warm in the winter. A wood heater with firewood provided will ensure your warmth and cosiness whatever the weather!

The house itself is spacious, with several living areas. Wifi, 2 TVs, a fully equipped kitchen, with plentiful good quality pots, pans and appliances, an enormous marri wood dining table, beautiful lead-light windows and comfortable beds.

There are 6 large bedrooms - 5 with queen beds (one is on a loft), and a 6th bedroom with twin beds. The enormous upstairs lounge can be closed off to be a 7th bedroom with mattresses to make up beds on the timber floor.

There are 3 bathrooms with loos, so no need to queue!

There is a table tennis table in the back games room/shed at the back of the house..

A short drive down Redgate Road takes you to the wonderful beaches of Redgate, or head to the bright lights of Margaret River only 15 minutes away. The prestigious wineries, Arlewood, Leeuwin Estate, Voyager Estate, Xanadu, Cape Mentelle and Redgate are 5 minutes away.

Activities
Walk some of the Cape to Cape, or bring your mountain bikes for a blast through the famous Margaret River trails. There is a local surf school, and plenty of wind-surfing or kite surfing. Fishing, whale-watching, caving, rock-climbing or abseiling - everything is within easy reach. Take a Winery Tour, climb the Leeuwin Lighthouse - whether you want to fill your days with activity, or nothing at all - this is the place to do it!

LEAVERS and young adults - We do accept younger crews, but under some fairly stringent conditions. We've been very pleased with most of our younger groups, and believe in giving them a fair go. There will be a returnable bond payable of $100 each. This is to be paid in cash on arrival and will be returned in cash on your departure after a satisfactory inspection of the house by ourselves. Our number policy of a maximum 15 people is firm with this age group.

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Property manager

DJ Cook
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Check out before 10:30 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: dogs (limit 3 total)
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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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Forest Grove

Located in Forest Grove, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Arlewood Estate and Leeuwin Estate are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Forest Grove National Park and Blackwood River National Park. Scuba diving and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and hiking nearby.
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Witchcliffe, WA

What's nearby

  • Leeuwin Estate - 12 min drive - 5.0 km
  • A Maze'n Margaret River - 12 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Voyager Estate - 15 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Mammoth Cave - 15 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Xanadu Winery - 21 min drive - 15.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Chicken Treat - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Yahava Koffee Works - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Common - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Yardbyrd - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Leeuwin Estate - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Straw House- Huge Family Farmhouse pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at The Straw House- Huge Family Farmhouse?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Straw House- Huge Family Farmhouse?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Straw House- Huge Family Farmhouse located?

This family-friendly Forest Grove holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Arlewood Estate and Leeuwin Estate. Redgate Beach and Forest Grove National Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 139 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 139 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynne F.

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

Wonderfull

We all had such a great time the Grandkids loved everything
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warwick K.

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

Highly recommend

Wonderful place to stay, thanks for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Fantastic Straw House

Wonderful house very welcoming and quirky Witchcliffe area is becoming the Margaret river but not so busy loved this place DJ the just was lovely and so helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola W.

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

Family Friendly Place

We really enjoyed our stay at The Straw House. There is plenty of room, lots of games, a well equipped kitchen and kids loved visiting the animals.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great property

We had a lovely couple of days, wish we could have stayed a week
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Art B.

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

Great time

Excellent. Made very welcome from the start. An bideal place if you want to remove yourself from the hustle and bustle for a while.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

nick m.

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

Family break

The straw house was perfect for family break. Enough rooms for the four households to gather.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

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

Nice and tidy spacious house

Loved every minute of staying there
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Fantastic and great hosts

Was an amazing property
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barbara V.

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

Family catch-up

We had a wonderful mother's day weekend at the Straw house. Thank you DJ for the wine and chocolates on arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey J.

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

Comfy place in the tranquil bush

Great place, with lots of space and beds to fit a large group. Lovely host that was great and easy to contact. Overall great stay and we will hopefully be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kat R.

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

Family celebration

Property had enough room for 8 sleeping areas so for 12 of us including 3 singles we each had our own space. 3 bathrooms with a toilet and shower was perfect. Kitchen well equipped for large groups and we had all our meals there. Large dining and 2 living areas plenty of space to relax. Books and games also available. Surrounding farmland and bush makes it easy to relax and enjoy nature. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Enjoyed the holiday. The kids loved the kangaroos and other wild life, just outside the front door,

Enjoyed the holiday. The kids loved the kangaroos and other wild life, just outside the front door, and the adults enjoyed the tranqual surroundings.

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

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

Farm Stay

What an awesome place for a multi generational family stay! Kids, teens and adults alike all had a wonderful relaxing time at the straw house! Ping pong was a hit! Had a read in the book about the history of how it was built - wow! How cool to be able to stay in a place literally built from straw with a whole lot of love! Definitely the kind of place to come together with family
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Relaxing peaceful property

This was our 2nd stay in this beautiful house. So peaceful, relaxing and stress free, just what everyone needs to unwind.

10/10 Excellent

Alex D.

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

The Straw House

Many thanks to DJ and the Straw House for an amazing trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H.

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

Wonderful and relaxing

The Strawhouse is a bit quirky, but spacious. All rooms have places for clothes and places for suitcases/bags. With 2 living rooms, a outdoor games room with table tennis table and a big dining room everyone is happy. The kitchen had more than was needed and I loved the big stove and oven.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

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

The perfect family holiday

The Straw House was perfect for our family holiday. We fell in love with the character of the home. The property had all the facilities we could possibly need. Great place for children with loads of space and local farm animals to visit. Would highly recommend for family holidays and adult groups looking for peace and tranquillity.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen N.

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

Fabulous stay for us and our dogs

Tranquility at it's best. Nature lovers paradise. Close to Margaret River and surroundings. Near beautiful Reg Gate beach. The house was amazing and very interesting. The delightful property owner was super helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

SHARIFAH M.

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

Home away from home

A vey cosy house. Thank you for the cake. It is delicious. Wish we could stay longer
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Keelan T., Perth

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

A great weekend getaway

The Straw house was our first experience renting a property ourselves as young adults, Carolyn and Mark were such lovely people and made us feel so welcome as soon as we arrived. The house itself was so cozy and full of space with a beautiful view! Thank you once again for letting us stay in ur beautiful home, we loved it and hope to be back soon :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Perfect getaway

Our second visit, this time with family, friends and dog! Something for everyone but the ping pong table was a winner for all and the huge kitchen /diner with the log fire was a great place to all hang out together. Well equipped, comfy beds, beautiful peaceful surrounds and not too far from everything. Thanks again, we’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brodie P.

Super enjoyable!

A large isolated place making it absolutely perfect for us! We were able to kick our feet up in comfort while listening to our music at our preferred volume. Only a few minutes out of Margaret River; The Straw House not only allowed easy access to shopping, but also quick access to the iconic surf of the area. Walking down the property to see the farm animals was also an added bonus! Definitely would come back here again :)

10/10 Excellent

Mike C., Mandurah, Australia

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

Understated

The pictures don’t do this property justice. Every aspect of this property was understated and the experience well and truly overdelivered! An epic piece of paradise where the host has thought of everything and more you could possibly need. If you want a unique experience with your family or friends then go feel the love at the straw house.☯️
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Perfect Setting

Thank you for sharing your beautiful house. As we turned off onto the gravel road there was a true sense of getting away from it all! The setting is great and the house is very comfortable and very well equipped. Perfect for our large group celebrating a big birthday! Close enough to wineries and the beach to blow the cobwebs away! 2 nights were definitely not long enough- we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by DJ Cook

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HI, I'm DJ and I'm the new owner of The Straw House.
I look forward to meeting many guests, both new and returning and I hope you enjoy your stay on this beautiful property. I truly hope it will be a place you'll keep wanting to come back to and share with family and friends.

DJ

What makes this property unique

The Straw House and its surrounds delight our guests, regularly bringing many back to enjoy this very special, magical location and the good 'feels' it provides.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests