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HEALESVILLE GETAWAY - Comfortable Family & Pet Friendly (by arrangement)

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Healesville, VIC
  • Four Pillars Gin
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Healesville Sanctuary
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Rochford Wines Yarra Valley
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

HEALESVILLE GETAWAY - Comfortable Family & Pet Friendly (by arrangement)


Welcome to Healesville Getaway - You can be assured that all cleaning and protective measures are taken to provide you with peace of mind during your stay. For the protection of others in your group and the community in general we ask that you do not attend if you are displaying any relevant Covid19 symptoms or are not feeling well. We are very willing to assist you by rebooking your stay.

Healesville Getaway has been a holiday destination for approximately 10 years with many groups and families enjoying their stay in this comfortable five bedroom house. The house is walking distance to town yet its rural atmosphere will make you feel like your miles away.
Gourmet food and wineries close by including Four Pillars Gin and No 7 Healesville; Fishing, Racing, Walks, Rochford Concerts, Golf at the RACV Club - all within close proximity.
Excellent accommodation for couples, families, friends, special interest groups or family groups attending weddings in the region – however parties not permitted. Very suitable for your own family group or for a shared family holiday with friends.
The house is great for smaller groups too - you can close off one section of the house and enjoy the spacious kitchen, lounge and dining room, bedrooms and bathroom, alternatively each of you can have your own separate bedroom.

You will have sole use of the house which has 5 bedrooms (3 smaller and two large), 2 bathrooms (one is an ensuite) a fully equipped modern kitchen, dining/lounge area, separate lounge area upstairs, and laundry. A sofa bed is also available.
Standard configuration for bedrooms is 3 King and two bedrooms with 2 single beds in each, however we will endeavour to assist you with your requirements. All linen and towels provided.

There are many attractions in the area for children, Healesville Sanctuary and Maze, Maroondah Dam for picnics and walks, and Lake Mountain in winter for some fun snow activities. Some indoor activities are also provided and there is an outdoor area to run around in. We also allow the family pet to join in subject to discussing at the time of booking. YOU CAN INCLUDE A SWIM AT THE HEALESVILLE OUTDOOR POOL WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS HOT.
Located within Queens Park down near the Oval, the Healesville Outdoor Pool offers a 50-metre swimming pool, 1-metre deep leisure pool, shaded toddlers pool as well as lawn areas, clean and comfortable change rooms for the whole family to enjoy.


LOCAL ACTIVITIES
Enjoy the local food scene sourcing the wonderful ingredients of the Valley and
surrounds.

Dine at the many casual and family friendly eateries including The Grand Hotel,
Healesville RSL, Giant Steps and Beechworth Bakery, or one of the many winery restaurants close by. The house is only a short drive away from function venues such as Stones, Oakridge, Rochford and the popular Chandon.

Bush walk in national parks among the wonderful mountain ash and keep a
lookout for wombats, lyrebirds, wallabies and of course kookaburras and parrots.

Attend the first class exhibitions at Tarrawarra Museum of Modern Art and enjoy Tarrawarra Estate wines and food while you are there.

Take the kids to the Chocolaterie - Yarra Glen

Healesville and Yarra Glen Racecourses host numerous special days throughout
the year including markets.

FACILITIES
Healesville Getaway is a great place to relax and enjoy your break - it has an open plan living/dining area containing comfortable leather sofas and LCD TV.

* Large fully equipped kitchen includes stove, microwave, dishwasher, and all other
necessary items making it ideal for small or large groups who want to do their
own thing.
* The large deck provides a further area for outside dining or relaxing while
enjoying the view and abundant bird life.
* The second large living room upstairs makes it possible to spread out and enjoy
a board game, read a book, watch a DVD or listen to music.
* Heating, ceiling fans and split systems for heating and cooling.
* Main bathroom downstairs with second bathroom as ensuite to one upstairs
bedroom.
* Laundry downstairs
* There are 4 bedrooms downstairs – 3 medium sized and 1 large and a large
bedroom with ensuite off the upstairs lounge area.
* The fenced front and back garden areas provide additional space for kids to
explore.
* Pets are welcome at Healesville Getaway as long as arrangements are made prior and we are notified of the number and breed – animals must be kept out of bedrooms.
* Off street parking for up to 4 cars although preferable for guests to share
vehicles.

Property manager

Carole Richards

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 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: dogs (limit 2 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 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 first aid kit

About the area

Healesville

Located in Healesville, this holiday home is in a rural area. Ripple Yarra Valley Massage Day Spa and Beauty and Four Pillars Gin are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dandenong Ranges National Park and Watts River Streamside Reserve. Yarra Valley Railway and Healesville Sanctuary are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.
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Healesville, VIC

What's nearby

  • Four Pillars Gin - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • TarraWarra Museum of Art - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Innocent Bystander Winery - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Healesville Sanctuary - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Rochford Wines Yarra Valley - 6 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sammys Charcoal Chicken - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪No.7 Healesville - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Beechworth Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jayden Ong Winery & Cellar Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sister Mary Louise - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is HEALESVILLE GETAWAY - Comfortable Family & Pet Friendly (by arrangement) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at HEALESVILLE GETAWAY - Comfortable Family & Pet Friendly (by arrangement)?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at HEALESVILLE GETAWAY - Comfortable Family & Pet Friendly (by arrangement)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is HEALESVILLE GETAWAY - Comfortable Family & Pet Friendly (by arrangement) located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Ripple Yarra Valley Massage Day Spa and Beauty and Four Pillars Gin. Yarra Valley Railway and Watts River Streamside Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Getaway
Perfect house for grown family. Close to wineries and walking distance to town. No fights about beds - all super comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

JEFF D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Healesville w/e
Good spot, leafy and quiet, short walk to town. Older style property that might need a lick of paint, but pretty well appointed and in good order. Dog friendly too so that's a bonus. Good host.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

LYNETTE W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our large group
The house was perfect for our large group of family and friends. Carole was super helpful and offered all the info we needed to enjoy our two night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable cottage
Great older property 5 bedrooms with great beds. Good decked area. Had a great family stay for 3 nights. Owner very accomadating and lovely to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of room
The property was comfortable and clean. Carole was lovely to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family friendly
As advertised this is a quaint property Very clean and Carole very pleasant to deal with Being at the lower end of the price range I was pleasantly surprised at the cleanliness and appearance of the house. Everything provided as stated and we enjoyed our stay very much
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lea H., Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant location and very comfortable property
There were 9 of us in all ranging from a 6 months old baby to my husband and I in our sixties - and everyone felt relaxed and at home in this delightful older residence. The property manager, Carole, was a dream to deal with ensuring that the memories of our Healesville stay will be happy ones.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway
Really big. Big COMFY BEDS.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway location for the Yarra Valley
Our group of 8 really enjoyed our stay at the Healesville Getaway. The house was clean, comfortable, warm, easily met our expectations and fit our diverse crowd. It was good to be ~15 mins drive from everywhere in the Yarra Valley and a short walk to coffee and into town. Everyone was able to relax at the house straight away, despite the cold and windy start to our weekend, and when the sun came out we were visited by parrots and kookaburras. It felt like a home away from home to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, quiet, private, tidy and cosy
House and furnishings are a little old, but was a very comfortable stay. The fenced in garden at the back was overgrown so we couldn’t let our dog in there, but the owner did let us know this prior and there is a large fenced deck. If you are not expecting 5 star luxury then this home is great for a large family or friends group for the weekend. The aircons kept us nice and cool on a sweltering hot weekend. Great communication before and after with the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Norman D., Hurstbridge

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Old house in need of renovation
As we drove into this property it looked like an abandoned house. The grass was long, the garden unkept and the driveway potholed and muddy. The front deck fence had rotting gate posts. The front door was rotten and delaminating at the bottom. Not a good welcome. Inside the lounge room had a dilapidated couch with cuts and holes in the upholstery. The floor was bouncey and the crockery in the cabinet rattled when walking near it. The kitchen sink tap was broken. This is a very run down house. There is a bedroom upstairs that smelled musty and damp. We couldn't use that or the large back bedroom that was cold and smelly. The sliding door to the back bedroom was off the rollers and couldn't be closed. The door to the laundry couldn't be closed. This house isn't at a standard to rent out at any price, let alone at the premium price charged. The owner gave us a credit for one day of the two.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We finally had our celebration weekend
My husband & I, our 2 sons, 2 daughter-in-laws and 3 grandchildren finally had our weekend at Healesville Getaway in November. It was originally planned for July but a lockdown was called the day before we were due to go. Carole, the owner, kindly rescheduled our stay until September, but once again we went into lockdown and it was rescheduled to November. This was a special family celebration and I can't thank Carole enough for her assistance to us. To find a dog friendly house with 5 bedrooms to accommodate 9 people was amazing in itself but to also find that the house was perfect for our needs was an absolute bonus. The house is extremely well equipped and has excellent heating. It was so nice to find that our beds and pillows were super comfortable too. We cooked up a storm on both nights and the kitchen had everything you could possibly need, even fresh milk in the fridge on arrival. The oven and fridge are both huge which was also great. Yes, the house is not new, but we found it homely, comfortable and very dog friendly. Carole is a wonderful, flexible host and a great communicator. We were lucky enough to have beautiful weather for our weekend in Healesville and enjoyed ourselves immensely. Thanks Carole for helping us to make it all happen......eventually :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Erick G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spacious home
House was nice Close to town Big enough for a big group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alida K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family getaway spot
The house was a perfect set up to accomodate 2 familes. Warm, cosy and had everything we needed. Carole was a fabulous host.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Healsville
We were a group of 5 friends who enjoyed a short weekend stay in the property. Beds were very comfortable, kitchen was well stocked and it was a 15 min walk into town. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Carolyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Scenic convenience
A great host who was very helpful and communicated well. Property suited our needs. Was a little dated but felt homey.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy in Healesville
The property owner was very helpful and set the bedrooms up nicely for our arrival, there was milk in the fridge which was a lovely touch. The house was comfortable and the location was about 15min walking distance to the main strip but only a 3min drive. If your looking for something easy and reasonably priced for a larger group this would work nicely. Carole thanks for the opportunity to use your property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

violet a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend escape
The house is so nice and spacious. Walking distance to gin distillery
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ben W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Location
This property was everything we were after. Quiet location but close enough to town. Carole was easy to deal with. A fantastic weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julian A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot to explore Healesville from
Spacious, lovely home with lots of room to relax. Enjoyed being able to walk down to Four Pillars gin and Watts River brewing from the house.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alina I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Healesville family getaway
A perfect place for our extended family getaway ( ages ranging from 8-80s) Carole was excellent host, sent lots of info and even offered late checkout. Spacious, comfortable and clean with lots of lovely homely touches. Also 2 lounge areas . The kitchen is well set out and there’s a BBQ too. Town is less than 2 km stroll away.lots of activities for all ages. We all loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

2/10 Terrible

Steve G.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Very dated home and very disappointed in overall condition
This house is very dated and had a very distinctive smell of dampness throughout the home with the general condition of home both inside and out requiring a major makeover and maintenance required also the furniture is very dated and requires updating .Very disappointed in this house for the price paid
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Madeline Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious, beautiful house
Had a great time in Healesville with a large group. Carole was very helpful and easy to communicate with, and the house was close to cafes and shops when needed. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sune J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, great location
Communication with owner was excellent and very accommodating regarding set-up. House much larger than expected, great terrace and garden.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location, Lovely Stay
I stayed here with my extended family over December 29-31 2019 - it was boiling hot outside, and this house was a little haven where we could spend time together. It is an older house, so there are a few small things not working (but which Carole the property manager has mentioned she's fixing). But overall a really lovely stay and very well stocked with kitchen equipment, a well-functioning stove and oven, etc. Bedrooms were comfortable and there were so many of them, the living room and kitchen was great to spend time together but there was also enough space across the house to retreat for kids' (and adults!) naps. Best of all, it was also pet-friendly, which meant our little family dog Togo could come along as well. Carole was super-communicative throughout the whole trip and very helpful - thanks again Carole!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

About the host

Hosted by Carole Richards

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English