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Saturna Art Retreat

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lounge area on private deck with 6 person hot tub
8 person hot tub on private gazebo
6 person hot tub on private deck with lounge area
view of lounge area on private deck with 6 person hot tub
front garden of Saturna Art Retreat

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Daylesford, VIC
  • Lake Daylesford
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Convent Gallery
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Saturna Art Retreat

Rejuvenate your mind, body and soul in your own private outdoor spa with sweeping views over the valley. Ideal for your romantic escape.

Relax by the glass fronted slow-combustion heater with local wine after preparing dinner using the kitchen equipped with a full range of modern appliances (full fridge, microwave, electric stovetop and oven).

Saturna is a mudbrick and timber masterpiece and is a design based on passive solar heated principles (eco-friendly). It is built with eclectic architecture, sculptural and artisan finishes at the fore.

The large light filled main bedroom is on the mezzanine level with views to the Wombat state forest. It comfortably contains a Queen size sleigh bed and has a wall mounted smart tv.

Saturna's second bedroom with queen bed is located off the living/kitchen area. A set of french doors opens from the room onto a private deck and garden area. The second bedroom has a smart tv

There is a large bathroom with a shower over a half bath.

Saturna has a split system for main heating and air conditioning and wood stove.

Saturna can be combined with Salt Spring to provide an accommodation for five couples with five large bedrooms, two bathrooms, two kitchens, large living area, one outside deep soak bathtub and rain shower, extensive outside sitting and dining areas and a private hot tub on the main deck joined by stairway access between both properties.

Complimentary wine upon arrival

Property manager

Cherie Evans
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Daylesford

Located in Daylesford, this holiday home is in a rural area. Hepburn Regional Park and Eganstown Streamside Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Portal 108 and Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm. The Tangled Maze and Tuki Trout Farm are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
Map
Daylesford, VIC

What's nearby

  • Mill Markets - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lake Daylesford - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Convent Gallery - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Daylesford Station - 3 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Daylesford Brewing Co. - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Harvest Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria La Luna - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cliffy's Emporium - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hepburn Pizza - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Saturna Art Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Saturna Art Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Saturna Art Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Saturna Art Retreat located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Mill Markets, Three Lost Children Walk Trailhead and Lake Daylesford. Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre and Daylesford & District Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 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

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jess H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cosy house
We were very comfortable at Saturna and the location was great! Loved the spa!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Saturna
Awesome place to stay, our second trip staying in the Saturna Cottage, we had our own private spa we love the relaxation time while staying there 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary Celebration
The place was beautiful and very cottage living. The spa was amazing especially at nights and when it rained on the last day. We will definitely hire Satura again. Regards Betty
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gemma B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun quirky and relaxing
We loved the setting and quirky cottage. Close to Mill Markets which were a big highlight. Cherie was very attentive when we needed some help. I would love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning getaway
Satura is absolutely everything you would want! The hot tub is the stand out, love everything about it. The stunning art and plants surrounding the property makes it feel like a different place. So peaceful and tranquil. A returning guest of many times and hopefully many in the future. Thanks for an amazing stay once again! ☺️
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil getaway
An excellent weekend away with another couple. We enjoyed the spa which was already set and stayed hot so we could get in morning and night. The outdoor area was great for board games and the house was comfortable. I’d stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cottage
We had a wonderful time and a nice place to stay in. Everything you need for a nice getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 stars! Beautiful and comfortable retreat for anyone!
Cherie and Dave, you have thought of everything! Every need catered for, the artwork I kept staring at! Gave me inspiration as an artist. The spa.....wow! It was perfectly hot and so relaxing! Thank you, we had a wonderful stay and would love to stay again! Fully recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint and Quiet
The place is super adorable and close to everything in Daylesford. We had the most loveliest weekend away
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Jacquie H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
It was much smaller than photos gave the impression. Spa was good, beds comfortable. Some lights were not working Not enough firewood for 2 nights and a bit chilly. An animal at some chocolate left on the bench. I have a photo if you'd like to see.

10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A place to get your creative juices flowing
A wonderful quaint mud brick abode with gorgeous stain glass windows, creative garden sculptures, the lovely warm spa, and the lofted bedroom , the perfect setting for a relaxing getaway. It was a hassle free experience from start to finish, would highly recommend a stay here, will definitely be coming back. I wish it was for sale 😉
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway spot
Spa with a view of the forest, cool and interesting house, mezzanine room is great too.

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay in Daylesford
We loved the location of Saturna and how cool the house was over a hot period of time in summer. The Mill Markets are just over the road and there are lovely and peaceful bush surrounds.

8/10 Good

Tony C.

actually 4&1/2
1/2 star off for no aircon in the loft cooling on the ground does not reach there and supplied fan is too small and noisy other than that we loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lara J.

Divine
Love it as always!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Krystal V.

Relaxing getaway
Beautiful location! Very clean. The spa was very relaxing. Good getaway location. Only downfall is you don't really get reception inside the house but it dosen't really matter for a couple of days! Will be returning in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lara J.

Heaven again and again
Third time stay and I will be back again, After almost 30 yrs of Daylesford stays this is the Nirvana so why look any further?
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

TAVIS L.

Heaven in the Hills
Thank you for creating this amazing place. I have been coming to the region for over 20 yrs and this is the best. Relaxed, beautiful so wonderfully appointed but not uptight.The stimulating artwork and garden art at every turn was wonderful. Squee moments everywhere. ;) Great location too! I have one thing to request.......could you put a little book of the history of this house and the amazing artists for a read along with the guest book as I really would love to read on my next stay by the fire. Thank you for a wonderful place.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ash B.

Absolutely gorgeous.
Our stay was amazing. Bed was super comfy, loved the fire and of course the spa... and being on perfeft temp when we arrived was glorious. Such a great location... seems so out of town, yet only 2mins from the centre. Thank you very much Cherie and Dave, we will be back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Ron W.

Very Cosy - but..................
We very much enjoyed our stay in this quaint and cosy little cabin. Our time on the deck and in the spa were great fun!! The one short coming of the property is it's location, and this is not mentioned anywhere in the description. It sit right above the main road and is quite nosy. If this is of no concern you will thoroughly you your time here, if it does.............
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Frances O.

Nice
Place is a little dark not all lights work . Bed is terrible . Sinks in the middle
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

Perfect. Absolutely Perfect.
Stop looking around Stayz - you need to stay here. Beautiful house, beautiful location, accommodating hosts and a jacuzzi overlooking a small pond and valley. Perfect weekend retreat. This is it. You've found it. Book now. Thanks so much for having us :)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

JORDAN B.

AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL RETREAT
The property was absolutely gorgeous inside and out. Perfect design for a romantic retreat, with lush gardens, hot tub and loft bedroom. We took our 2 children (3 yrs and 1 yrs) who loved sleeping together in the lounge room. We were very impressed with the artwork displayed both inside and out of the property, it created a fabulous atmosphere but was still relatively child friendly. Our kids enjoyed mastering the spiral staircase and discovering the hidden artworks in the garden and we enjoyed lounging in the spa each night or watching movies on the flat screen in the loft bedroom whilst the kids napped. If you are looking for a place to stay that is more than just a house, then this is the place for you.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic venue. Highly recommended!
Fantastic venue. Highly recommended!

About the host

Hosted by Cherie Evans

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English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests