House On The Hill - Heathcote Getaway - Redcastle

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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12500 sq m

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Dryer
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Fireplace
Parking available
Kitchen

Explore the area

Red Castle, VIC

Redcastle Bushland Reserve
‪5 min drive‬
Bendigo Art Gallery
‪52 min drive‬
Lake Nagambie
‪55 min drive‬
Bendigo, VIC (BXG)
‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

King Size

1 King Bed

Single Beds

4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Main Bathroom (shared)

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bedroom Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

House On The Hill - Heathcote Getaway

The House On The Hill is a beautiful 5 bedroom home on 40 acres accommodating up to 12 people (2 King Bedrooms opening up to outside with their own sliding doors to the country, 2 Queen Bedrooms and 1 Bedroom with 4 single beds) with 2 bathrooms and 3 toilets.

We are very flexible with arrival time this can be anytime for check in on the day of your arrival and with departure flexible depending on if booking next day. If booking following day in busy period checkout would be 10.00 am. However if no booking following day can stay until 3.00 pm to make the most of your House on the Hill experience.

The property has spectacular views overlooking Mt Camel and located very close to wineries in the area and is 19 km’s from the town of Heathcote. Heathcote is a town in central Victoria, Australia, situated on the Northern Highway 110 kilometres north of Melbourne and 40 kilometres south-east of Bendigo via the McIvor Highway.

This property is set on 40 acres, with beautiful mountain views and sunsets with salt water swimming pool and BBQ area to enjoy. Great house to escape to from the city and enjoy as a family, group of friends, winery weekend or golf weekend.

This property is regularly used as a family holiday house so has all creature comforts.

Our property has been used for special events such as small wedding ceremonies however if you are interested in this sort of stay there is additional fee of $2,000 on top of stay due to extra cleaning, rubbish removal, window cleaning. We are open to helping you celebrate your special day however there needs to be such a surcharge due to the extra expenses involved.

Property manager

Karen Moonen

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Languages

English

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Pool

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Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 9:00 AM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Happy to have small gatherings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

No smoking inside the house - deck outside

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12

Note from host: Happy to have small gatherings

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Redcastle

Located in Redcastle, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Flynns Wines and Heathcote Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Redcastle Bushland Reserve and Heathcote-Graytown National Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Red Castle, VIC

What's nearby

Redcastle Bushland Reserve - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
Bendigo Art Gallery - 52 min drive - 64.2 km
Lake Nagambie - 55 min drive - 71.0 km
Tahbilk Winery - 59 min drive - 76.3 km
Mitchelton Winery - 62 min drive - 79.0 km

Getting around

Goornong Station - 44 min drive
Bendigo, VIC (BXG) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Shiraz Republic - ‬18 min drive
‪Flynn's Wines - ‬13 min drive
‪Peregrine Ridge - ‬19 min drive
‪Domaine Asmara - ‬17 min drive
‪Tellurian Wines - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does House On The Hill - Heathcote Getaway have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is House On The Hill - Heathcote Getaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at House On The Hill - Heathcote Getaway?

Check-in begins at 9:00 AM.

What time is check-out at House On The Hill - Heathcote Getaway?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is House On The Hill - Heathcote Getaway located?

This family-friendly Redcastle holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Redcastle Bushland Reserve and Heathcote-Graytown National Park. Crosbie Nature Conservation Reserve and Gobarup H108 Bushland Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

31 Mar 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

27 Jan 2025

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

Time to relax!

A fantastic property! Plenty of space with a huge living area and undercover areas next to the pool. The outdoor fireplace is a favourite for the adults once the kids are in bed. We love staying here!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

konrad t.

16 Dec 2024

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

Quite getaway with stunning views

Great communication with host and beautiful property

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia H.

2 Dec 2024

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

Fantastic property and wonderful host

We thoroughly enjoyed our second stay at House on the Hill and everything was terrific a second time around. Karen is a generous and responsive host and the property is fantastic for a large family group of all ages - absolutely huge lounge room, well equipped kitchen, big bedrooms and a swimming pool. This place has everything a big extended family could need with lots of space for getting together and enjoying a meal. The pool was an added bonus.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roland C.

24 July 2024

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

Weekend away

House was great. Well appointed, spacious, warm (once the central heating got going - plenty of blankets in the meantime), and loved the snooker table. Will be keen to return in summer to make full use of the outdoor areas (and pool) too. We were a little disappointed to discover no fireplace inside, but that was our mistake for not reading the ad properly!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo S.

10 May 2024

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

A View from Every Window

We were a family of 12 celebrating a special birthday at House on the Hill. What an amazing home with an equally amazing view. You are literally on top of the hill with incredible views all around with the most beautiful sunrise and sunsets. I have never rented a house with enough plates, cutlery and glasses for more people than the house sleeps and everyone slept very comfortably. Thankyou for a wonderful stay

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron M.

8 Apr 2024

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

The perfect house for a weekend getaway

I absolutely loved this property! I came here for a weekend with my friends to celebrate a birthday and could not have been happier with the property and the area. Karen's house is absolutely stunning and has so many activities to keep you busy and having fun. The grounds are amazing and there is so much to explore. I wish I could give it 6 stars.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia S.

17 Mar 2024

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

The most wonderful stay

It was our second time visiting The House on the Hill as a family and we once again had the most incredible time. The house is really well appointed and stocked with everything you would need which makes it so much easier. It’s on such a beautiful property too. Thank you for having us Karen, and for being such a helpful and responsive host. We look forward to booking our third trip hopefully not in the too distant future.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell W.

7 Feb 2024

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

Amazing place that kept surprising us

My friends and I had an amazing time while staying at House on the hill. we were blown away by the spaciousness of both the property and area. Karen was a terrific host who communicated everything well in advance and was so helpful with any queries we had. She even let us check out much later since the place was still available the following day :)

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie Lee L.

27 Dec 2023

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

Words can't really explain

Our stay at House on the Hill was insane. Getting there was so easy (google maps took us all the way) Driving up the driveway was exciting. The house is set up on a hill with views from every single door and window. The house is so well equipped, it has EVERYTHING! Infact it was well above what we had thought from the listing. The home is spacious and grand, everything is so well thought out. If you're looking for somewhere to relax, this is the place. The area is so serene, the stress of the world melts away! We loved our stay here and have talked about our return already. Thank you Karen for your amazing communication and generosity.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corey M.

10 Dec 2023

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

Perfect way to celebrate the big 5-0!

We stayed over the weekend with friends to celebrate my 50th Birthday, and it was perfection! The house, the views, the pool. Everything was absolutely fantastic. Thank you so much for a wonderful weekend away!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen J., Melbourne

21 Nov 2023

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Amazing location, fabulously house

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay - the views were fabulous, the kitchen well-stocked with pots, pans and utensils, the pool a great size, and comfy beds for the whole family. Would recommended to anyone seeking a tranquil stay with plenty of privacy!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Libby D.

2 Oct 2023

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

The Best!

As return guests we cannot fault this property; we love everything about it. Thank you Karen for another perfect stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

28 Aug 2023

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

Great getaway with spectacular views

The House On The Hill was the perfect weekend getaway. The house is spacious and comfortable, the surrounding bush, horses and kangaroos were gorgeous, and the view of the sunset from the hill top fire pit was very special! Karen was a joy to deal with, super helpful and always quick to respond. We will be back with the kids in the summer with full intentions to make use of that beautiful pool!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil B.

8 May 2023

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

Lovely weekend getaway!!

Love this property! Second time staying at “House on the hill” and just love the house, the surrounding landscape, the privacy, the friendly horses and the ease of arrival and departure. My entire group who stayed could not speak more highly of the property… highly recommended!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Libby D.

16 Apr 2023

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

Perfect house for friends to gather

We absolutely loved this house. It is huge with large bedrooms, spacious kitchen, enormous family and dining areas and an extensive outdoor entertaining area. The kitchen is equipped with everything you could possibly need which was perfect when we self catered one night. The integrated sound system was well utilised and we loved the outdoor area with open fire. Brilliant communication from Karen and easy check in and out process. Already planning our return trip.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

HAYLEY J.

4 Apr 2023

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

Absolutely beautiful property

We had the most wonderful stay at house on the hill. Karen was a super accomodating host. The whole house surpassed expectations!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary C., Melbourne

1 Mar 2023

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

Magnificent house with the most amazing view

Karen is such an amazing host. She’s so understanding and so welcoming. So quick with response and gives you full details of everything. The house is so amazing that my 5yr old son asked me if we can stay there forever. The sunset view is something you see only on photos. You can sit outside by the pool/pergola and just watch the sky dance in colours. With the owner’s permission we had a very small outdoor family wedding and everyone was just so amazed of the entire property. Will love to stay there again! I cannot find a single fault with this place.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Nicholas S.

22 Feb 2023

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

Family Gathering

Another wonderful weekend spent with the family. Nothing is more relaxing then spending it by the pool and looking at the amazing sunset.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

James L.

5 Feb 2023

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

Excellent property

This place is exactly as it was described to be , really amazing place to stay with large group of family and friends , inside and out is really nice and definitely will be coming back

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara G.

20 Jan 2023

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

Family Summer holiday

This property is absolutely gorgeous, with lovely views from the back deck and pool area. We stayed at House on the Hill with another family and there was ample space and very comfortable for all. The kitchen is well equipped and we used the outdoor fire every night! The kids particularly loved feeding and hanging out with the horses each day. Karen was a pleasure to deal with and answered any questions promptly. Highly recommend for families or groups wanting a luxe rural getaway!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

SUZY W.

8 Jan 2023

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

Family Holiday

Returning for our 4th year in a row We love this property Love the space this property provides for multiple families. Best sound system Karen is the best host and responds to any queries straight away. Looking forward to next year already

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

26 Dec 2022

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

Just an amazing house, with everything you need to spend a beautiful moment with your friends and fa

We had an amazing time in that stunning property!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

margho a.

20 Dec 2022

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

Fabulous homes with everything thats needed

This was our second time in this house. Absolutely loved it, would come back again and again. Beautiful, inside and outside with best views. Thanks alot Karen for all your help when we needed something.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amelia S.

11 Dec 2022

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

The most incredible house!

We had the best time staying at the house on the hill. It’s so much bigger than what we imagined! It was so roomy and the kitchen was stocked with everything you may need. The pool area was lovely to lounge around and we especially loved the sound system throughout the living area and outside deck. We also loved the fire pit area and sat around there toasting marshmallows at night. The beds were also really comfortable. Karen was a really great communicator and answered any queries I had in the lead up to our stay. We would love to come back to the house on the hill. We had such a special time. Thankyou!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Karen Moonen

We bought the land as is and over the period of 4 years my husband who is a builder painstakingly built the property over the weekends and commuting from Melbourne each weekend. We also had to put in power, septic tanks and various exacavating of driveways.

Why they chose this property

The view was the most amazing sight with views of the mountains - Mt Camel. We love the peaceful location and seeing the change of weather from where the house located seeing the beautiful sunrises, storms and sunsets.

What makes this property unique

Relaxing environment
Peaceful location
Beautiful home with all the modern facilities
Amazing pre and post clean with hired linen
Great walking tracks

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Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

King Size

Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Main Bathroom (shared)

Master Bedroom Ensuite

Powder Room

Spaces

About this property

House On The Hill - Heathcote Getaway

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

We should mention

About the area

Redcastle

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

9.8/10

10/10

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10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Jason P.

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Time to relax!

Jason W.

10/10 Excellent

konrad t.

Quite getaway with stunning views

konrad t.

10/10 Excellent

Amelia H.

Fantastic property and wonderful host

Amelia H.

10/10 Excellent

Roland C.

Weekend away

Roland C.

10/10 Excellent

Jo S.

A View from Every Window

Jo S.

10/10 Excellent

Cameron M.

The perfect house for a weekend getaway

Cameron M.

10/10 Excellent

Amelia S.

The most wonderful stay

Amelia S.