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8/10 Good
Geraldine F.
2 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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Manning Retreat - your family haven on Gavan St
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Manning Retreat - your family haven on Gavan St provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
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9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathrooms
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Pet-friendly
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Parking available
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About this property
Manning Retreat - your family haven on Gavan St
- Enjoy time with family at your impeccably styled & cosy retreat in Bright. You'll love the relaxed vibe and the proximity to everything Bright has to offer.
Key Features
+ Beautifully styled 3 bedroom home, sleeps 8 guests - maximum of 6 adults.
+ Easy access to the Rail Trail
+ 1 well behaved dog welcome
+ Cosy wood fire and ducted heating/cooling
+ Lock-up garage with hanging bike racks
+ Ideal for families with a lovely kids room for little ones
Living Area
+ Expansive open-plan living with ample light
+ Relax by the wood fire in the comfy lounge with Smart TV and free WiFi
+ Modern, fully equipped kitchen with all the essentials
+ Dining table and breakfast bar with stools
Bedrooms
3 stylish bedrooms with comfy beds and lovely bedding
Bedroom 1: King bed
Bedroom 2: Queen bed
Bedroom 3: Single bunk x 2 (4 single beds)
All bedding, linen & towels provided
Bathrooms
+ Master bathroom with deep bath and spacious shower
+ Ensuite with double basin and walk-in shower
Outdoor Space
+ Front yard lawn area with BBQ
+ Picnic style table for outdoor dining
+ Fully enclosed yard
+ Pet friendly for 1 pooch
Additional Amenities
+ European laundry with washing machine
+ Close to Bright’s town centre via the Rail Trail, local wineries, and adventure activities
+ Firewood supplied
A stay at Manning Retreat with Alpine Valley Getaways offers >
Local & luxe Dindi Naturals bathroom amenities
Feel good, Low-tox cleaning products & supplies
Sustainably minded guest provisions & extras
Professionally laundered linens throughout
Personally curated itinerary building by request
A network of guest services to complete your stay
The confidence of booking with a dedicated Bright based team who are with you from start to finish
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Important Booking Details
This property is booked for you and only you however bedroom access is determined by guest numbers.
+ Exclusive use of the property for your group with bedroom access and price based on guest numbers.
1-2 guests offers 1 bedroom, 3-4 guests offers 2 bedrooms, 5-8 guests offers 3 bedrooms.
+ Extra bedrooms available for a small additional fee - Exceptions apply for bookings of 5 nights or more.
+ This property is suitable for a maximum of 6 adults (top bunks not suitable for adults).
Reach out to our friendly team for personalised arrangements
This property has a security camera at the driveway entrance, front yard and side areas
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
Kitchen
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Kitchen island
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Porch/lanai
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk
- Desk chair
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near a hospital
Things to do
- Birdwatching nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Mountain climbing nearby
- Rafting nearby
- Rock climbing nearby
- Sledding nearby
- Spelunking nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water tubing nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
- Winery tours 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)
- Fire extinguisher
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Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 fire extinguisher
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.
About the area
Bright is home to this holiday home. Bright Brewery and Mystic Bike Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Centenary Park Streamside Reserve and Canyon Walk. Bright Splash Park and Wandiligong Maze and Cafe are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging. Visit our Bright travel guide
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What's nearby
Centenary Park12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Bright Splash Park14 min walk - 0.8 miles- Bright City Clock Tower10 min walk - 0.6 miles
- Bright Library10 min walk - 0.6 miles
- Bright Visitors Centre12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Restaurants
- Bright Brewery14 min walk
- Alpine Hotel Motel12 min walk
- Basils10 min walk
- Porepunkah Pub6 min drive
- Coral Lee12 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Manning Retreat - your family haven on Gavan St pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Manning Retreat - your family haven on Gavan St?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Manning Retreat - your family haven on Gavan St?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Manning Retreat - your family haven on Gavan St?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Manning Retreat - your family haven on Gavan St located?
Situated in Bright, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bright Historical Society Museum, Centenary Park Streamside Reserve and Canyon Walk. Sew Bright Alpine Quilting and Centenary Park are also within 15 minutes.
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10/10 Excellent
Nicky K.
30 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Neat & cosy home, short stroll to town centre
Well appointed, very neat and cosy home, within a short stroll to Bright centre, via the beautiful rail trail. We loved our time there. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025