Title: Dawn Retreat - Lake Views in Bonnie Doon 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 # Dawn Retreat - Lake Views in Bonnie Doon Lakefront holiday home in Bonnie Doon with balcony ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91710000/91701600/91701531/7aad1248.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91710000/91701600/91701531/7ae08920.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91710000/91701600/91701531/1ed53949.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91710000/91701600/91701531/b071e1d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91710000/91701600/91701531/19d3fd64.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to this Bonnie Doon home, perfectly situated opposite the lake and offering endless activities throughout the year. With an open plan living area featuring high ceilings and views of Lake Eildon, a well-equipped kitchen with large island bench, plus a spacious timber deck for relaxation. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Dawn Retreat - Lake Views in Bonnie Doon Located opposite the lake in the centre of Bonnie Doon this home is perfect for you to enjoy Lake Eildon throughout the summer or Mt Buller and the mountains throughout winter. With more than enough activities available in the district year round this is the perfect spot to enjoy with the family or group of friends. This home comes with everything you will need for your holiday away. The well lit open plan living and dining area features high ceilings and views out over Lake Eildon. The kitchen with large island bench provides plenty of space to cook and entertain the family. Positioned along the front of the living dining area is a large timber deck with views out over the lake and rolling hills, perfect for a relax after a big day skiing on the lake or at Mount Buller. The space has 4 levels: Ground Floor (Entrance, split over 2 levels): \- Bathroom with toilet and shower/bath \- Bathroom with toilet and shower \- Living area with 2 sets of double bunks (sleeps 8), air conditioning, gas heater & TV \- Bedroom: Queen bed with TV & air conditioning \- Bedroom: Queen bed with TV & air conditioning \- Laundry with washer, dryer & fridge First Floor (Split over 2 levels): \- Open plan Dining and Living with deck access & split system air conditioning \- Large balcony/deck with outdoor dining and BBQ and amazing lake views \- Modern full kitchen with Island Bench including, oven, gas stove, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, air fryer, toaster, kettle & Aldi coffee machine. \- Bedroom: Queen bed with TV \- Bedroom: Queen bed with TV There is no use of the garage. \* 2x security cameras in operation at rear of the property for shed security. House Rules You must be over 24 years of age to book. Maximum of 16 guests total at the property. NO PARTIES OR EVENTS PERMITTED! No Smoking inside the property. No pets allowed. Outside fire to be lit in the firepit ONLY, must supply own wood for the firepit ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a zoo - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby ### 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) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95660000/95657700/95657618/38c8e4f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SECLUDED FARM GETAWAY ON THE DOORSTEP OF MT. 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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 This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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. ### Property is also known as mansfield-real-estate-DAWN-CRES-002 ## About the area Located in Bonnie Doon, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Mansfield Golf Club and Nillahcootie Estate are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Maintongoon G49 Bushland Reserve and Maintongoon G108 Bushland Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing. [Visit our Bonnie Doon travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bonnie-Doon.dx6342648) [View more Holiday homes in Bonnie Doon](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bonnie-Doon-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6342648-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.04081,145.87456&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7Es%60aF_cjyZ%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FS%40S%40S%40Q%40S%40S%40QBS%40SBQBSBSBQBQBSDQDQBQDQDQDSFQDQDQFOFQDQHOFQFMFOHQFOHMHOFOHMJOHOHMHKJOHKJOJKJMJMJKJKJKLKJILKJKLGJILKLILGLILGLELILINELGLELENELENENCLENELCNANCNEL%3FNANCNAN%3FLCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FLBN%3FN%40NBL%40N%3FNDNBL%40NBNDLBNDLDNDLDNDLDLFLDNHLDLHLFLHLFLHJJLHLFJJLJJHJJJJLJJJJLJLJJHJJNHNJJHLHNHNHLHNHNFLHNHPFNFLFPFNFPFPDNFPDPFPDRDPDPBPDPDPBRBPBPBRBRBP%40R%40RBP%40R%40R%40P%40R%40R%3FR%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FTAPATAPAPATCPAPATCPCPCRCRCPCPEPERCPEPEPEPGPEPGPENGPGRGLGPGNGNIPILGNILINININILINKJINKLIJKJKNKJKJMJKJKJKHMJKJMHMFKLMFMHMFMHMFMDOHMDMFMFODMDODMDODM%40OFO%40MBO%40ODO%3FMBO%40OBO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAO%3FOCOAOCM%3FOEOAOCMAOGMEOAOEMEOEMEMGMGOEMIMGMEMIMGMIMGMMKGMIKKMKKIMKKKKKKKKKKOKKKMIKKOIKIOIMKOIOGOIMIOGMIQGOGOGQIMESGQGOEQEQGQEQEQEQCQESEQCQCQCSCSCQCQAUCQAQAUAQAQAUAQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4YoBXq6926jGFjUfMfDZP7S8gDw=) Bonnie Doon, VIC ### What's nearby - Maintongoon G49 Bushland Reserve - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles - Mansfield Racecourse - 20 min drive - 16.3 miles - Nillahcootie Estate - 20 min drive - 18.4 miles - Goulburn Valley High Country Rail Trail - 23 min drive - 18.6 miles - Tallangallook Bushland Reserve - 25 min drive - 9.0 miles ### Restaurants - ‪Bottlemart Express - Bonnie Doon Central - ‬3 min drive - ‪Bonnie Bar - ‬3 min drive - ‪Bonnie Bar & kitchen - ‬3 min drive - ‪Shell bonniedoon Roadhouse - ‬3 min drive - ‪K’s Place - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Dawn Retreat - Lake Views in Bonnie Doon pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Dawn Retreat - Lake Views in Bonnie Doon? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Dawn Retreat - Lake Views in Bonnie Doon? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Dawn Retreat - Lake Views in Bonnie Doon located? > Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Maintongoon G49 Bushland Reserve and within 6 miles (10 km) of Maintongoon G108 Bushland Reserve and Maindample park. Tallangallook 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 ## Dawn Retreat - Lake Views in Bonnie Doon Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent 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 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### Lucinda G. 11 Jul 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot Great size enough room for everyone, instant hot water was great didn't have to worry about running out of hot water, could have been a bit cleaner ##### Lucinda G. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole L. 22 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous family getaway We had a great stay. The house has everything you need and more. Lots of things in the house to make it feel homely. Will definitely be back to spend more quality time as a family! ##### Nicole L. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Jocelyn C. 29 Jan 2024 #### Dawn Retreat Review Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Awesome location. Great house for four families. We lived out stay and will be back! ##### Jocelyn C. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains MGallery Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Fairmont-Resort-Spa-Blue-Mountains.h522363.Hotel-Information) > > [The Park Royal Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Warrington-Hotels-The-Park-Royal.h24462.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Rochdale](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rochdale-Hotels.d5670.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [By The Sea Port Douglas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Douglas-Hotels-By-The-Sea-Port-Douglas.h3024406.Hotel-Information) > > [Heron Island Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Heron-Island-Hotels-Heron-Island-Resort.h1636471.Hotel-Information) > > [RAC Ningaloo Reef Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Coral-Bay-Hotels-Ningaloo-Reef-Resort.h4257765.Hotel-Information) > > [Lilianfels Resort & Spa - Blue Mountains](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Lilianfels-Resort-Spa-Blue-Mountains.h872.Hotel-Information) > > [Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Torquay-Hotels-Torquay-Foreshore-Caravan-Park.h6001296.Hotel-Information) > > [Club Wyndham Airlie Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Club-Wyndham-Airlie-Beach.h2802992.Hotel-Information) > > [Mandalay Luxury Beachfront Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Douglas-Hotels-Mandalay-Luxury-Beachfront-Apartments.h2648804.Hotel-Information) > > [The Lost Camel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yulara-Hotels-The-Lost-Camel.h4805954.Hotel-Information) > > [Heritage Trail Lodge Margaret River](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Margaret-River-Hotels-Heritage-Trail-Lodge-Margaret-River.h9624427.Hotel-Information) > > [Rochester Riverside Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rochester-Hotels-Rochester-Riverside-Caravan-Park.h65341713.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Douglas-Hotels-Sheraton-Grand-Mirage-Resort.h8065.Hotel-Information) > > [The Carrington Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-The-Carrington-Hotel.h474003.Hotel-Information) > > [Wyndham Resort Torquay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Torquay-Hotels-Wyndham-Resort-Torquay.h1927122.Hotel-Information) > > [Bannisters Port Stephens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Soldiers-Point-Hotels-Bannisters-Port-Stephens.h27355893.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Dubai](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Dubai.d1079.Hotel-Destinations) > > [Ozone Hotel Kangaroo Island](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kingscote-Hotels-Aurora-Ozone-Hotel.h2737459.Hotel-Information) > > [The Copa Cabana at Copacabana](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Copacabana-Hotels-The-Copa-Cabana-At-Copacabana.h33554165.Hotel-Information) > > [Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pokolbin-Hotels-Mercure-Resort-Hunter-Valley-Gardens.h1877968.Hotel-Information) > > [Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Karatta-Hotels-Kangaroo-Island-Wilderness-Retreat.h2041654.Hotel-Information) > > [Coral Sea Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Coral-Sea-Marina-Resort.h1047180.Hotel-Information) > > [Exmouth Escape Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Exmouth-Hotels-Exmouth-Escape-Resort.h4032424.Hotel-Information) > > [Glamping at Truffle Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gretna-Hotels-Truffle-Lodge.h22239606.Hotel-Information) > > [RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Monkey-Mia-Hotels-RAC-Monkey-Mia-Dolphin-Resort.h2650828.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from London (LHR) to Arlanda (ARN)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lhr/arn/london-to-stockholm) ### Packages > [Finland Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Finland.d58.Holidays-City-Breaks)