Duck Tree Lodge - a beautiful bush lodging - Woodend

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

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Pet-friendly
Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning

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Woodend, VIC

Woodend Community Centre
‪4 min drive‬
Mount Macedon
‪8 min drive‬
Hanging Rock Reserve
‪11 min drive‬
Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Main

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Duck Tree Lodge - a beautiful bush lodging

Comfortable and welcoming country lodge set on 4 acres of beautiful Australian bushland and landscaped gardens. Located only 2km's from Woodend in cool country Macedon Ranges.

A cosy fireplace inside compliments a stunning outdoor setting that is home to kangaroos, wallabies and the odd koala.

This much loved home is complete with every convenience to make your stay welcoming and relaxing. Two living areas and a modern kitchen inside while outside a large deck to laze on and view the wildlife . A covered BBQ area, gazebo and ornate pizza oven is available to use.

Perfect for a couple's weekend escape, family trip or group excursion.

Woodend is a pretty and happening little town only 1 hour from Melbourne CBD. It's a great spot for walks, vineyards, a terrific microbrewery and mountain biking. We are a 2 minute drive or a 20 minute stroll to town.

Accommodation

Duck Tree Lodge is a charming three bedroom home. The master bedroom features a gorgeous and rustic queen bed with modern en-suite and walk in robe. The second bedrooms feature a queen bed while the third bedroom features two sets of bunk beds. Two generous living areas, a modern country kitchen, wood heater and split heating/cooling system. As expected you will have a TV and DVD.

The Grounds

Duck Tree Lodge features stunning outdoor entertaining options. A large deck wraps the front of the home, while the covered BBQ area features views into the adjoining bushland. A separate gazebo and pizza oven make for wonderful outdoor dining experience.

Children will love Duck Tree Lodge. A cubby house and swing accompany a 1/2 size basketball court.

Pets (excluding cats) are welcome by negotiation. Please contact the owner to discuss.
* Strictly no events or parties.

Property manager

Bianca Aquilina

Premier Host

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Great for children. Cubby house, sand pit, toys

Events

No events allowed

Strictly no parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Only by prior negotiation

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

No smoking indoors, outdoor only

No loud music after midnight No dogs allowed on bedding, linen or couches. Additional cleaning fees apply if fur found on bedding or couches.

This property is not suitable for school leavers/Hens/Bucks/Parties/Events or Birthday parties.

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

Note from host: Strictly no parties

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

About the area

Woodend

Woodend is home to this holiday home. Gallery 40 and Lauriston Press are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Woodend Golf Club and Mount Macadeon Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider Woodend Children's Park and Kyneton Botanic Gardens. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours and health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.

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Woodend, VIC

What's nearby

Woodend Community Centre - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Woodend Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
Mount Macedon - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
Mount Macadeon Winery - 10 min drive - 7.2 km
Hanging Rock Reserve - 11 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

Woodend Station - 4 min drive
Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

‪Victoria Hotel Woodend - ‬3 min drive
‪Bourkies Bake House - ‬4 min drive
‪Mr. Cafe Macedon - ‬10 min drive
‪Red Door Cafe - ‬9 min drive
‪Top of the Range - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Duck Tree Lodge - a beautiful bush lodging pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Duck Tree Lodge - a beautiful bush lodging?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Duck Tree Lodge - a beautiful bush lodging?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Duck Tree Lodge - a beautiful bush lodging located?

This family-friendly Woodend holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Woodend Children's Park and Woodend Community Centre. Woodend Golf Club is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away. Woodend Station is 29 minutes by foot.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Melissa C.

13 Apr 2025

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

Lovely country retreat

Lovely property with great space for family and dogs yet just a stone’s throw from town. Some parts of the house a bit dated but suited our needs well. Great sized backyard with regular visits from the local kangaroos!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ryan s.

16 June 2024

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

Amazing

House and property were great, would highly recommend this place

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ben

31 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

We enjoyed our stay, however, thought it was a little expensive for the quality of the amenities

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

18 Nov 2018

A brilliant family stay!

Really well laid out property with (literally) acres for the kids to play in. Just a few minutes from beautiful Woodend. Would definitely return here.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

9 Dec 2024

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

A Special Place

We had multiple family commitments during our stay at Duck Tree which unfortunately meant we didn’t spend as much time at the property as we would have liked. We appreciated (and duly consumed) the chocolates and fresh milk, sat outside enjoying the fresh air and beautiful bush outlook and slept well in the comfy beds.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew J.

13 Aug 2023

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

Incredible place

This place is wonderful, and exactly what we needed. It's bush meets modern and absolutely perfect. Whats better than a woodfire with kangaroos in the yard each afternoon? To top it off they had a big selection of dvds, fast wifi and even toys for the kids! Absolutely brilliant stay, already looking forward to the next time!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Den

10 Mar 2025

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

A great long weekend

Everything was as we wanted. A pity it was so hot as we would have walked more in the bush. Inside, the aircon kept us comfortable and we played board games and enjoyed great meals. The two youngest still had fun outside eg by making use of the basketball ring.We saw kangaroos each day, even on the back lawn. This is a property to suit all ages. Bianca and Mark were especially helpful

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon B.

3 May 2023

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

Lovely place for a relaxing weekend

Great experience overall. Bianca was responsive and flexible. The house was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. Happy to recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kath D.

8 Mar 2023

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

Peaceful

Comfortable property surrounded by bush. Quiet and peaceful

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Max

7 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Kim M.

9 Nov 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Lots of potential

Great location and spaces. No heating in living room except wood heater, so very cold in the mornings unless fire relit. Cleaning not up to scratch, eg old food, open milk and juice left in fridge, freezer compartment full of someone else’s food, cups in cupboard dirty, rugs full of sticks and leaves, old chips and bits of choc wrappers between bed and side table. Description need updating as pizza oven and pergola are no longer in place and haven’t been for some time by the look of it. BUT it could be really good with just a bit more attention to detail.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

9 Oct 2022

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

Amazing property and location

Duck Tree Lodge exceeded our expectations; it is set in a beautiful location with everything you need to make for a great time away. The cleanliness and the amenities were perfect, the kids had a wonderful time enjoying the open spaces and the adults loved the cosy fire and the tranquility of Woodend. Bianca and Matt were fantastic hosts, making sure everything was just right for our stay. Highly recommended!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candice M.

4 Oct 2022

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

Absolutely Perfect

We had a fabulous time. The accommodation was perfect for a getaway with our kids, it was spacious and clean and had everything we needed. It’s even better than in the photos. A stunning location, thank you for the perfect space to make some great family memories.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Susan G.

18 Sept 2022

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Adequite

Space good. We were lovely and warm with the fire. Had a nice walk around the block. Good time for all the girls to rest talk drink.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

6 Sept 2022

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

Family break

We loved the house and the timber furniture. Our dogs had a great time in the back yard and the bush out the back. Woodend had all we wanted, farmers market, brew house and supermarket. It was only a 30 minute walk. We spent a lot of time exploring the reservoirs that were all full and overflowing making a spectacular sight at their spillways. As we left, the wood ducks came out of their tree to watch us go.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maree R.

15 Aug 2022

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

Lovely spot

We enjoyed a winter break here - the house was terrific, very cosy and warm and the bush setting of the block is very quiet and peaceful.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

18 July 2022

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

Wonderful peaceful getaway!

This property is beautiful! Great place to take a family, with super gardens for the kids to run around and play, the cubby, footy goals and basketball ring kept them entertained! The house is well located close to the Woodend shops, but in a private setting surrounded by trees and bush. Easy check-in and good communication from host. The place was clean and tidy and we had an awesome stay. Highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

28 June 2022

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

Family getaway

It was lovely to walk into a warm house. The wood heater certainly lived up to our expectations. The location was great for exploring nearby towns. Plenty of wildlife in the vicinity too.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christie D.

13 June 2022

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

Great getaway

Woodend is a lovely getaway with Hanging Rock nearby. The property was lovely and the hosts most helpful. Well worth a stay!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

30 May 2022

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

Very cosy

We chose Woodend for a long weekend getaway and to catch up with family. This was a perfect property peaceful, quiet, and very relaxing. Cosy fire for the cold weather. Very close to Woodend shops but so sheltered and quiet We could have been many miles from traffic and noise. An easy drive to Kyneton and Mt Macedon

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

22 May 2022

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

Beautiful Location and hone

Absolutely beautiful surroundings and dwellings. Loved it

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

20 Apr 2022

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

Perfect piece of Paradise

Great stay for some R&R. Bianca was a pleasure to deal with, great communication. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

5 Apr 2022

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

Wonderful Woodend Stay.

Wonderful Property.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nikolaos A.

28 Mar 2022

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

Wonderful property

It is lovely for family and romantic get aways

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mick S.

20 Feb 2022

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

Perfect escape

Loved the serenity of the property. The wood fire kept us warm. Absolutely loved it. Great with a toddler as there was a cubby house and toys. Thank you

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

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Premier Host

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2

2 bathrooms

Ensuite

Main

Spaces

About this property

Duck Tree Lodge - a beautiful bush lodging

Property manager

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Have a question?

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

About the area

Woodend

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

9.6/10

8.0/10

9.0/10

10/10

10/10

10/10

10/10

9.8/10

Reviews

8/10 Good

Melissa C.

Lovely country retreat

Melissa C.

10/10 Excellent

ryan s.

Amazing

ryan s.

8/10 Good

Ben

Ben

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

A brilliant family stay!

Nathan S.

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

A Special Place

Megan R.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew J.

Incredible place

Andrew J.

10/10 Excellent

Den

A great long weekend

Den

10/10 Excellent

Simon B.

Lovely place for a relaxing weekend

Simon B.

10/10 Excellent

Kath D.