Title: 'Rare Retreat', enjoy the stunning views, great hiking, or cycling @Lake Eildon Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # 'Rare Retreat', enjoy the stunning views, great hiking, or cycling @Lake Eildon Holiday home in Devils River with patio ## Photo gallery for 'Rare Retreat', enjoy the stunning views, great hiking, or cycling @Lake Eildon ![Property grounds - 'Rare Retreat', enjoy the stunning views, great hiking, or cycling @Lake Eildon (Devils River)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110370000/110368000/110367903/0dc63fe0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player - 'Rare Retreat', enjoy the stunning views, great hiking, or cycling @Lake Eildon (Devils River)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110370000/110368000/110367903/4e8ba666.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - 'Rare Retreat', enjoy the stunning views, great hiking, or cycling @Lake Eildon (Devils River)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110370000/110368000/110367903/5da564bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - 'Rare Retreat', enjoy the stunning views, great hiking, or cycling @Lake Eildon (Devils River)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110370000/110368000/110367903/dbdc3278.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - 'Rare Retreat', enjoy the stunning views, great hiking, or cycling @Lake Eildon (Devils River)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110370000/110368000/110367903/4e6904a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched in a picturesque country setting, ‘RARE RETREAT’ offers the perfect haven for families or couples. Enjoy 180-degree views of the surrounding mountains from the expansive wrap-around decking or snuggle up by the outdoor fireplace on cooler nights. Unwind amidst nature with native birds and wildlife roaming freely, while taking advantage of bushwalking, cycling and water activities at Lake Eildon National Park. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available ## 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. ### 'Rare Retreat', enjoy the stunning views, great hiking, or cycling @Lake Eildon ‘RARE RETREAT’ offers holiday accommodation to suit 4 people; the perfect set up for a family or two couples, set in a relaxing country location with spectacular 180-degree views of the surrounding mountains. The house features a spacious open plan living room/kitchen, two bedrooms with queen bed & 2 singles, one-bathroom, split system, wood heater & tank water supply. The wrap around decking offers outdoor living to enjoy the beautiful sunsets, or the perfect place to enjoy a morning coffee while admiring the ever-changing views from the across the valley to the Blue Ranges - Cathedral Ranges. Just breathe in the fresh air & enjoy the moment, and the feeling like being on top of world. The outdoor entertainment area with an open fireplace is perfect for those cooler nights. The native garden brings in many native birds and wildlife, so enjoy nature at its best with the local kangaroos and wombats moving around the surrounding landscape. A great holiday destination to explore the great outdoors either cycling along the Skyline Road right from the front gate or enjoy bush walking, canoeing, fishing or swimming at the local Lake Eildon National Park. Re pets - a small dog under 15kg is permitted upon request. Sorry but large pets are not approved, as horses reside in the neighboring private paddock which may pose a risk to both horses & dog. A lovely male resident who lives on the property cares for the property and can offer local advice or help with the house if required when you arrive. This stunning property is truly a Rare Retreat with one of the best views Skyline Road has to offer, the mountain home is positioned opposite / adjacent to Lake Eildon National Park, with only 10min down the hill to launch your boat into the lake, enjoy the local fishing, skiing or just take a summer dip. Alexandra or Eildon are an easy 15min drive away. Mansfield an easy scenic 40-45min drive, or travel to Melbourne airport in 2hrs. The perfect location for a getaway from the city life. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 10 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - 6 steps to reach entrance - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9730000/9721000/9720933/205981b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Grand Oaks Resort Beechworth - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 8.4 Very good 482 reviews £64 includes taxes & fees 1 Mar - 2 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=9720933&PinnedHotelID=9720933&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Family Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104290000/104287800/104287762/8c5dbf12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Eildon Lake Motel Eildon - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Laundry room 8.0 Very good 23 reviews £74 includes taxes & fees 19 Mar - 20 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-19&endDate=2026-03-20&selected=104287762&PinnedHotelID=104287762&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627700/9627652/17822b7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rubicon Hotel Motel Thornton - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning 8.6 Excellent 300 reviews £62 includes taxes & fees 2 Mar - 3 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=9627652&PinnedHotelID=9627652&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Family Villa | Living area | Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10380000/10375000/10374932/71b9a840.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ingenia Holidays Murray Bend Koonoomoo - On private beach - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 8.8 Excellent 45 reviews £44 includes taxes & fees 9 Mar - 10 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-09&endDate=2026-03-10&selected=10374932&PinnedHotelID=10374932&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Superior Deluxe Family Room - 2 room with kitchenette | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626400/9626387/db051bc9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ryley Motor Inn Wangaratta - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 303 reviews £85 includes taxes & fees 4 Mar - 5 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05&selected=9626387&PinnedHotelID=9626387&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83790000/83785600/83785518/01ac5045.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quirky Barn, Close to Melbourne. 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Please tidy up the house, & pickup all rubbish on leaving, in respect for the clean house stay provided on arrival. Ensure the stove had been turned off to avoid fire risk. 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 Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 10 kg per pet) ### 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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area Devils River is home to this holiday home. Alexandra Golf Course and Anderson Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Eildon National Park and Maintongoon G106 Bushland Reserve. [Visit our Devils River travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Devils-River.dx553248634384098831) [View more Holiday homes in Devils River](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Devils-River-Private-Holiday-Homes.d553248634384098831-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.15875,145.80968&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%60uwaFom%7DxZ%3FQ%3FU%40Q%3FS%40S%40S%3FQBS%40S%40Q%40UBQBQBSBSBQBSBQDQDQBQDQDQDSDQFQDQFQFODQHOFQFMFSHMFOHMFSHMHOJOHKHMHOJKHOJKJMJKJMJKJKJKJKLKJILILIJKLILGLILILGLILGLGNGLELELINELANGLCNGNALENCNANCLANCNAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FNCN%3FN%3FLBN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40LBN%40NBN%40LBNDN%40LFNBLBNDLDNHLDLDLFNFLFLHLFLHLHJFLHLJLHJHLHJJJJJJLJJJJLHJLLHJJNHJJNHLHJHNHNHLHRFLHNHLFRFLFPFNFPFNDPFPDPFPDRDPBPDPDPBPDPBRBPBRBRBP%40P%40TBP%40R%40R%40P%40R%3FR%40R%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FPAT%3FPATAPAPATCPARARCPCPCTCPCPEPCPEREPCPEPEPGPERGPEPGLGRGLGPGNGPINILGNIPINILINIJINKLIJKNIJMNIJKJKJMJKJKLKJMFKJMHMJMFKHMHMFMHMFMHODMHMDMDOFMFOBMBODMDOBODM%40OBO%40O%40MBOBO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMBO%3FO%3FOCO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOCOCMAOAOCOAMEOCOEMEOEMAOGMGMEMEOIMEMIMGMIMGMIMIMGKKMIMKKGMKKMKKKKKKKKKKKOKKIOKKIMIOIKKOIMIOGQIOGMIOGQGOGQIMESGMGQEQGSEQEQEQEQCQESEQCQCQCQCUCQCQCSASAQAUCQ%3FQAUAQ%3FUAQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0yT2j4GDgteQRpxJ9qZ0AkLmi6c=) Devils River, VIC ### What's nearby - ![One of the BEST HIKES in Victoria. We got lost and had to forge our own path to the top. Result: a LOT of scratches and bruises, but a far better experience taking the road less (read, never before) travelled. For those not willing to scale cliffs to reach the peak, there is a very clearly sign-posted trail all the way to the Ridge Walk.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000002092/f88d9bbc-3cac-40d4-a6ca-905da2ea6918.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cathedral Range State Park 46 min drive \- 33.5 miles - ![Happy SnowDay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050283/6cd5807e-dbc1-4d5f-9de3-ce0a3748ae2c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Mountain Alpine Resort 60 min drive \- 51.8 miles - Lake Eildon National Park 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Steavenson's Falls 56 min drive \- 46.9 miles - Delatite Winery 58 min drive \- 36.0 miles ### Restaurants - Kazzas Diner 24 min drive - Essence Coffee Lounge 26 min drive - Alexandra Bakery & Cafe 26 min drive - Cafe' Alex 28 min drive - The Corner Hotel Alexandra 26 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 'Rare Retreat', enjoy the stunning views, great hiking, or cycling @Lake Eildon pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at 'Rare Retreat', enjoy the stunning views, great hiking, or cycling @Lake Eildon? ### Where is 'Rare Retreat', enjoy the stunning views, great hiking, or cycling @Lake Eildon located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 'Rare Retreat', enjoy the stunning views, great hiking, or cycling @Lake Eildon Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful 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 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Darryl W. 6 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good rural getaway A good location for a break from the rat race and relax. Wonderfull views with visits from the local wildlife. The house is fine for a small family but needs a little bit of work here and there to make it ideal. A nice place to come back to after a day out. ##### Darryl W. Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bron T. 27 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely retreat to come back to reach day We were really happy with our stay here, it was the perfect place to come back to at the end of each day, and communication with the owner was fantastic. We will happily stay here again in future! ##### Bron T. 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