Delightful Miners Cabin located within Willuna Sanctuary

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Parking available
Fireplace
Pet-friendly
Pool
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Beechworth, VIC

Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park
‪3 min walk‬
Woolshed Falls
‪13 min drive‬
Beechworth Gaol Unlocked
‪15 min drive‬
Albury, NSW (ABX)
‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Welcome to Willuna Sanctuary.. Here is your chance to experience a unique farm stay within the grounds of our 62 acre park like animal sanctuary..

Inspired by the Gold mining era is your very own Miners themed cabin. Inside is a spacious living / meals area with basic kitchen facilities, including cooktop/mini oven/microwave etc. Bdrm 1 consists of double bed and second bdrm has double bunk on bottom and single on top. Shower and toilet in bathroom..Bedding and shower towels provided.

Once you step outside your cabin doors you are met with an oasis of gardens, free roaming peacocks, 100 year old European trees, multiple spring fed large dams to enjoy whilst walking through the sanctuary meeting and experiencing up close and personal encounters with many native and farm animals alike. The sound of wildlife and many different birds transports you into another world..

You will have free reign to explore our 62 acre farm and bush animal sanctuary. Take a private farm tour and get up close and personal feeding kangaroos, emus, Canadian Elks or even a Pony ride. So much to explore and do incl. enjoying sunrises on the famous Mount Pilot summit, cool off in the Pool or enjoy an indoor fire and toasted Marshmallows inside the farm barn in cooler months.

Beechworth is just 13kms up the road and a perfect tourist destination so rich in history and things to do..enjoy evenings in the farm barn with more cooking facilities and indoor fire pit.. do as much as you want or as little as you want!! Come and enjoy our big little slice of paradise!

Property manager

Theresa Cowan

Languages

English

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Pool

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children under 10 to be supervised at all times

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Family gatherings allowed with prior notice

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Dog kennels, doggy sitting service, horses allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Bring own ashtray and no butts to be left

Important information

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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: 10

Note from host: Family gatherings allowed with prior notice

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Chiltern

Located in Chiltern, this cabin is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park and Eldorado I84 Bushland Reserve, while Chiltern Athenaeum Museum and Old Police Station Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Beechworth, VIC

What's nearby

Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Yeddonba Aboriginal Cultural Site - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
Woolshed Falls - 13 min drive - 12.3 km
Beechworth Gaol Unlocked - 15 min drive - 15.6 km
Beechworth Visitor Information Centre - 15 min drive - 15.7 km

Getting around

Albury Station - 34 min drive
Albury, NSW (ABX) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

‪Tinker's Hill Vineyard Cellar Door - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Delightful Miners Cabin located within Willuna Sanctuary have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Delightful Miners Cabin located within Willuna Sanctuary?

As of 14 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Delightful Miners Cabin located within Willuna Sanctuary on 1 May 2025 start from AU$218.57, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Delightful Miners Cabin located within Willuna Sanctuary pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Delightful Miners Cabin located within Willuna Sanctuary?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Delightful Miners Cabin located within Willuna Sanctuary?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Delightful Miners Cabin located within Willuna Sanctuary located?

Located in the heart of Chiltern, this cabin is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Yeddonba Aboriginal Cultural Site and Eldorado I84 Bushland Reserve. Chiltern I88 Bushland Reserve and Reedy Creek K17 Streamside Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Louis

29 May 2023

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

Excellent property, great communication with the host. Will stay again for sure!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hanne K.

15 Nov 2023

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

Beautiful area surrounded by birds & animals

Compact and well equipt cabin beautifully situated. A working rescue farm with lots to see.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice P., Melbourne

13 Jan 2023

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

Beautiful property

We had wonderful time. Clean property, friendly owners, the animals are amazing!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olivia P.

29 Jan 2023

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

Another fantastic farm stay!

Great property with lovely people, fab setting and so many animals. We'll be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee P.

15 Apr 2023

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

Willuna Sanctuary

So lovely to stay at this gorgeous animal sanctuary and to hear the stories too. Beautiful little cottage with peace and quiet and a sky full of stars. Very welcoming and helpful hosts too.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grant

8 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication

Incredible property and we had an amazing few days. Great spot for families and our hosts couldn’t have been any more accommodating. Feeding the animals was an experience our children have been talking about ever since. Picturesque and we will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine M.

2 Mar 2023

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

Serene

Therese was a pleasure to deal with, even offered a late check out. The place was clean and comfortable. Very charming little place. Ill definitely be back next time Im in the area.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doris L.

12 Feb 2023

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

animal lover’s favorite

Very beautiful farm with lots of animals. Comfortable and relax. Maddy and Teresa are super nice. Very enjoyable stay here.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

7 Nov 2023

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

We'll be back!

An amazing place to stay with amazing hosts. We couldn't recommend Wiluna Sanctuary more to those wanting to relax, explore the region and pat beautiful animals. Our kids were in heaven! The cottage had everything you could need and we loved the freedom we had to explore the property and connect with the animals. It was a short dirve to everything and the pool was perfect for cooling off in the afternoon. We'll be back for sure.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucy S.

9 July 2022

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

Willuna

Wonderful! Our host Theresa was just lovely and spent ages doing feed round of all the animals and it was magical. The cottage was beautifully clean and just ideal for our needs and our collie dog was made so welcome. Highly recommend!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nadia P.

28 Apr 2023

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

Family and Dog

The cottage was cosy and functional. Loved that we had Netflix and great wifi. Beautiful relaxing scenary and location. The kids loved the tour with the animals with Theresa and the interaction with the animals. Location is well placed to explore the region lots of quaint towns and nature adventures to do. Theresa was a generous host with well equipped clean accommodation and lovely to chat to about the sanctuary and the animals. Highly recommend

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley H.

30 Apr 2024

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

A home within an “almost zoo!”

At the end of a 2km dirt road you’ll find this expansive property with modest (extremely comfortable) properties (miners cabins.) Our property had 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. The accommodation was spotlessly clean, very compact, comfortable and had everything we needed. The beds were super comfy, the bathroom was quite small, but our hosts had provided all the special touches. The highlight was what the sanctuary was all about…. they are an active rescue sanctuary for a wide range of animals. Thomas the Turkey escorted us around “his” property like a regal soldier. Goats, peacocks, lambs, spectacular ostriches, Shetland ponies, deers, ducks, pigeons, pigs… the list goes on! We could’ve spent weeks appreciating the love this sanctuary gives these animals! The only downside for us was that we brought our 2 dogs that are not really socialised, and definitely not familiar with wild animals. Don’t get me wrong, our hosts were most welcoming and encouraged us to take our dogs (on lead) around the farm… but we didn’t want to terrorise the poor animals! So the problem was more with us than the lovely place! Also, the cottage didn’t have a secure yard… we should’ve read that first… again, our mistake, not the hosts! But our dogs were welcome inside the house, and cuddled up with us in the evening We loved our stay and highly recommend it!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stavros

1 June 2024

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina C.

24 Dec 2022

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

Perfect!

Clean and comfortable cabin perfect for a night or two away from the city. We were enroute from Canberra to Melbourne and location was so pretty and the pool was much appreciated by my son. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again. Highly recommended!

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rohan C.

9 Dec 2022

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Rohan

We had a great short stay. Ideal for families. Theresa was a terrific host.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olivia P.

6 Oct 2022

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

Bloody brilliant

Amazing farm, delightful hosts, 5*

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Christine S.

30 Sept 2022

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

Animal farm

Great for young families

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

29 Sept 2022

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

Amazing experience!

Theresa was the best host and we had an amazing stay with our two children aged 9 & 11. The animal sanctuary was better than we could have imagined and roasting marshmallows in the barn at night was an added bonus!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim O.

27 Sept 2022

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

Wonderful farm stay

The location was so peaceful and relaxing. The sanctuary was great for the kids, Theresa was so patient with them and genuinely showed interest in them as she showed us around the property. It was a great location and we enjoyed it very much.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Britt M.

4 Sept 2022

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

Farm stay

A lovely family friendly farm stay experience. Our host wad wonderful! She took us around to feed her animals multiple times, explaining everything and letting us and the kids experience her wildlife sanctuary. We really appreciated her efforts. The kids had the best time! The cabin itself was clean, well presented, comfortable and had what we needed for our 2 night stay. Thank you so much! We will be keeping up to date on your animals on social media and will look forward to coming back.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

24 Aug 2022

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

Comfortable cabin and very interesting wildlife sanctuary

Great experience doing the rounds of feeding the animals with the very helpful and knowledgeable Theresa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma P.

10 Aug 2022

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

Great country location!

Had a great one night stay with my fur kids driving from Sydney to Melbourne:)

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine B.

5 July 2022

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

Wonderful farm experience

Our girls loved going around with Theresa preparing the food and going into the enclosures to hand feed the animals.They also had a pony ride and held the guinea pigs.Theresamade us very welcome. She has a gift with children and animals.You won’t get a better farm experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aminee D.

13 June 2022

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

Amazing experience in exceptional surrounds

Wow!! What can I say except that Willuna Sanctuary was the ultimate family escape that we all needed!! Right from the get go Theresa and her family welcomed us with open arms and was so friendly and inviting without being obtrusive at any point! The little cabins were very quaint and had everything we needed for comfort and the surrounds were just magnificent with so much to explore. There are animals galore that you can really get up close and personal with and plenty of space for the kids to roam around. So many added bonuses as well which was a really lovely surprise such as a pony ride for the kids, cuddles with a Guinea Pig and a tractor ride around the farm to feed the animals!! There was even a quad bike for the big kids (ie adults) to enjoy!! This is one winter break we will never forget and would love to return to one day!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beng T.

24 May 2022

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

Willuna Delight

We had an awesome weekend at Willuna Sanctuary. The cabin was clean, cozy, and catered to our needs. Our host Theresa took us around in the back of a Can-Am vehicle for a farm tour and to feed the animals. Theresa was very informative about the animals and property. The farm barn was the highlight with it's central open fire, barbecue, tables, lighting, fridge, pantry, and a small area to hook up some music. The barn is communal and is a great place to meet people from the neighbouring cabin and the owners to enjoy a night after daytime activities around the area. The property is a central point for outdoor activities around Beechworth, Bright, Chiltern, Myrtleford, and Mt. Buffalo. We highly recommend a visit to Eurobin Falls and the summit of Mt. Pilot to view a stunning sunset. Our 2 small dogs were with us and utilized the kennels provided while we were out exploring the National Park (no dogs allowed in National Park) and they had a ball playing with the other dogs on the property. Theresa and Matti have done an amazing job to maintain the property and animals. They are very welcoming and we will certainly be going back there again in the near future.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Theresa Cowan

Languages:

English

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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