Title: Appalachian High-Country Retreat - Pet Friendly Countryside Escape Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Appalachian High-Country Retreat - Pet Friendly Countryside Escape Holiday home in Bonnie Doon with kitchen and balcony ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116120000/116117400/116117301/a7ba0676.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116120000/116117400/116117301/d5f15cd6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116120000/116117400/116117301/cd60d65a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116120000/116117400/116117301/a170d8e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116120000/116117400/116117301/dbdad7d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies A firepit, a garden and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Appalachian High-Country Retreat - Pet Friendly Countryside Escape. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Appalachian High-Country Retreat - Pet Friendly Countryside Escape Escape to the tranquility of the High Country in this stunning hand-crafted log home nestled on 7 peaceful acres, just moments from Lake Eildon. Designed for relaxation and adventure, this spacious retreat sleeps up to 9 guests across 4 bedrooms—perfect for families, couples, or groups of friends. Step inside to soaring cathedral ceilings, a statement chandelier, and a cosy log fire that instantly welcomes you in. The open-plan living space is flooded with natural light from the north-facing windows, and the fully equipped country-style kitchen features stone benchtops and a beautiful nature-inspired splashback. Enjoy your morning coffee on the wraparound timber deck, watch kangaroos graze nearby, or unwind in the freestanding bath after a day exploring. The upstairs master suite offers complete privacy with a luxurious ensuite, while the remaining three bedrooms downstairs share a beautifully appointed family bathroom. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33558000/33557909/69a9435e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Taylor Bay Waterfront Retreat Lake Eildon Taylor Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 8.8 Excellent 35 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=33557909&PinnedHotelID=33557909&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84530000/84520100/84520009/d4e8e713.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sustainable retreat on 20 acres of lake hillside BONNIE DOON - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=84520009&PinnedHotelID=84520009&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Games room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33910000/33910000/33909991/0fa7017a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Silkwood on the Goulburn Eildon - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.2 Wonderful 76 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=33909991&PinnedHotelID=33909991&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77830000/77827800/77827771/f6c0f01d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### AROONA FLATS - Modern Home On Acerage With Private River Frontage Goughs Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 26 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=77827771&PinnedHotelID=77827771&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101420000/101414500/101414426/de070925.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peppin Pines Retreat -A Private Oasis, acreage with lake views and room to move! 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If you had a dog with you please pick up any little parcels they have left behind Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as 381539 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.09328,145.86191&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7C%7BjaF%7DsgyZ%3FQ%3FS%3FS%3FS%40S%40S%40S%40Q%40UBO%40S%40SBQBSBSBQBSBQDQDQBQDQDQDSFQDQDQFOFQFQFMFSFMFSHMFOHOHMHOHMHOHOHMJOHKJOHKJKJOJKJKJKLKJKJKLIJKLGJKLILILGLILGLILENILELGLENELELGNCNGLANENCLENANCLCNAN%3FNAN%3FLCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FLBN%3FN%40N%3FN%40LBNBN%40LDNBNDL%40NFLBNFNDLDLDLFNDLHLDLHLFLHLFLHLHJJLFJJLHJJJJLJJJJJJJJNJJHJJNJJHNHLHNHNHLHNHLHNFNHLFRFLFRHLDPFPFNDPDPFPDRDPDPBPDPDPBPBRBPBRBRBP%40RBR%40N%40T%40P%40R%40R%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FTAPATAPAPATAPCPATCPCPCTCPCPCPEPEPCPEREPEPGPEPERGLGPEPINGPGNGPINGLININILINILININILKJKNIJKJKNKJKJKJMLKHKLMFKJMHKJMFMHMHMFMHMFMDMHODMHMDMDODODMDODM%40OFO%40MDOBO%40MBO%40O%3FO%40O%3FMBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMCO%3FOAO%3FOAMCOAOCMEOAOGMAOEOEMEMEOEMEMIMEOIMEMGMIMGMIMIMGKKMIKKMGKMKIMMKKKKKKKOKKIKKOIKKMIOIOIMIOIMIOIOGMIOGQGOGQGOGQGQGMESEQGQEQEQESCQEQEQCQCQCQCUCQCQAUAQCQAUAQAQAUAQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=irneOMDCjC8ncXF2zQKhjNesNeM=) Bonnie Doon, Victoria #### What's nearby - Maintongoon G108 Bushland Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile - Goulburn Valley High Country Rail Trail - 34 min drive - 24.3 miles - Mansfield Zoo - 39 min drive - 28.8 miles - Mount Stirling - 49 min drive - 46.4 miles - Snobs Creek Freshwater Discovery Centre - 60 min drive - 22.6 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Bonnie Bar - ‬14 min drive - ‪Shell bonniedoon Roadhouse - ‬14 min drive - ‪Bottlemart Express - Bonnie Doon Central - ‬14 min drive - ‪Bonnie Bar & kitchen - ‬14 min drive - ‪K’s Place - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Appalachian High-Country Retreat - Pet Friendly Countryside Escape pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Appalachian High-Country Retreat - Pet Friendly Countryside Escape? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Appalachian High-Country Retreat - Pet Friendly Countryside Escape? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Appalachian High-Country Retreat - Pet Friendly Countryside Escape? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Appalachian High-Country Retreat - Pet Friendly Countryside Escape located? > Situated in Bonnie Doon, this holiday home is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Maintongoon G108 Bushland Reserve and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Lake Eildon National Park. Maintongoon G49 Bushland Reserve and Maintongoon G105 Bushland Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Appalachian High-Country Retreat - Pet Friendly Countryside Escape Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalie D. 3 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful house and location Lovely house and view and really well stocked eith everything you could need for a short stay. Cosy and warm for our winter getaway with friends. It was great to be able to take our dog too. ##### Natalie D. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025